Legislation Details

File #: 26-1145    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 9/11/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/28/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Fire Department and Police Department pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143.
Attachments: 1. Strength of Force Ordinance - FY 2026-27
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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 and Police 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:

 

Fire Department

The FY 2027 Adopted Budget does not include any changes to the number of authorized uniform positions in the Fire Department. The total uniformed FTEs remain consistent with the classifications and funding approved in the Adopted Budget.

 

Police Department

The FY 2027 Adopted Budget includes three additional uniformed positions for the Police Department: two (2) School Resource Officers and one (1) position to support a Detective assignment. The Detective role is an assignment rather than a separate rank, so the budget reflects this addition by including one additional Police Officer position dedicated to that assignment. These changes align with the positions and funding included in the Adopted Budget.

 

ISSUE:

N/A

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for all positions has been incorporated into the FY 2027 Adopted Budget. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.