PRESENTER: Presenter
Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Fire Department pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143.
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DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of New Braunfels, having adopted Civil Service under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code for its Police and Fire Department employees, requires the City Council to establish employee classifications and the number of positions in each classification pursuant to Section 143.021(a). Ordinance No. 24-1125, adopted as part of the FY 2024-25 budget, established these classifications and ranks. This item proposes a temporary increase of one full-time equivalent (FTE) Firefighter position to permit an over hire in response to an extended personnel-related absence.
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STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
This temporary position increase does not impact overall personnel costs, as it is balanced by adjustments related to the position’s current leave status.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.