Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2370-2022.
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 one full-time positions for the Civil Service Commission for an Office Assistant to expand entry level testing needed early in 2023. Two positions are requested in the Department of Building and Zoning Services to assist with council activities and initiatives. Within the Department of Finance, the Division of Fleet Management requests one additional full-time Fiscal Assistant position. The Department of Recreation and Parks requests to add 15 full-time grant funded positions for continuing American Rescue Plan (ARPA) initiatives, and 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 an increase of three full-time positions. As a result of various needs and initiatives, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Administration requests to increase by ten full-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 allow for the filling of budgeted vacant p...
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