Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0213-2020.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2020 budget as amended by City Council (including the Departments of Health and Recreation and Parks). Authorized strength levels of smaller non-general fund agencies are set to be equal to the adopted 2020 budget as amended, while the strength levels of certain larger non-general fund agencies may have their strength set slightly higher to allow for flexibility in hiring.
The Department of Recreation and Parks requests the addition of 15 full-time positions. All of these positions are grant funded positions within the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging that do not rely upon any general fund dollars. Within the Department of Finance, the Division of Financial Management requests one additional full-time Community Development Block Grant position. In addition, this ordinance increases the authorized strength figure by three full-time, general fund positions in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in order to align personnel levels with the operating budget.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for these strength levels are budgeted and/or the positions will not be filled until revenues have been clearly identified and appropriated. In all cases, the ability to hire will be monitored by the Division of Finance and Management. As such, there is no fiscal impact associated with passage of this ordinance.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the filling of budgeted vacant positions in certain departments in order to maintain and preserve public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0213-2020; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 2693-2020; PASSED 12/14/2020)
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2020 budget was submitted to...
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