Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0283-2021.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2021 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 2021 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.
Within the Department of Finance, the Division of Facilities Management requests to add 3 full-time general fund positions to allow for flexibility in staffing. The Civil Service Commission requests 3 additional full-time positions in the general fund in order to assist with administrative and testing needs.
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 the public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0283-2021; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2021 budget was submitted to City Council on November 12, 2020 for consideration; and,
WHEREAS, City Council adopted said budget on March 1, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance repeals authorized strength ordinance 0283-2021; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to es...
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