Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1172-2021.
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.
In alignment with the transition of all Human Resources, Fiscal, and 911 Emergency Communications Center operations personnel set forth in the 2021 operating budget, various general fund positions will be reallocated among divisions in the Department of Public Safety to reflect the completion of this reconfiguration. From the Division of Police, 147 full-time positions will transfer to the Division of Support Services and 4 part-time positions will transfer to the Safety Director’s Office. In the Department of Public Service, 6 additional non -general fund full-time positions are requested in the Administration Division to assist with increased needs and workload in the Asset Management Program.
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 assure the immediate preservation of 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 1172-2021; and to declare a...
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