PRESENTER:
Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification and allowing over hires in the Police Department pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143.
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
There are no changes to the total number of full-time classified positions authorized for the Police Department in the FY 2026 Proposed Budget. The total number of authorized uniformed FTEs for the Police Department remains unchanged, consistent with the positions and funding included in the Adopted FY 2026 Budget.
The title for the Captain rank is being updated to Deputy Chief. This change reflects organizational restructuring and aligns with current departmental responsibilities.
To provide flexibility for hiring and training new officers, the Police Department is temporarily authorized to exceed the full-time uniformed FTEs by up to ten “over hire” positions. These over-hire positions are temporary and will either be converted to full-time authorized positions as vacancies occur or the officers will be dismissed in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. This provision is temporary and will be brought back to City Council for adjustment following normal staffing updates.
ISSUE:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for all positions has been incorporated into the FY 2026 Proposed Budget. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.