Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1578-2022.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2022 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 2022 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.
This ordinance increases the authorized strength figure by two full-time IT positions for the Municipal Court Judges. Two positions (1 full-time and 1 part-time) are requested in the Public Safety Director’s Office to assist with increased needs and workload in the Police Business Unit. One additional full-time position is requested within the Office of CelebrateOne. The Department of the Inspector General requests one additional full-time Investigator position. The Division of Fire requests to add one full-time civilian employee and amend the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, and Battalion Chief. Within the Department of Finance, the Division of Financial Management requests one additional full-time Community Development Block Grant position. As a result of various needs and initiatives, the Department of Recreation and Parks requests an amendment to the authorized strength on their primary operating fund resulting in the addition of 22 full-time positions and a reduction of 18 part-time positions.
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 all...
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