PRESENTER: Presenter
Becca Miears, Human Resources Director
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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
There are no changes to the total number of full-time classified positions authorized for the Fire Department in the FY 2026 Proposed Budget. This amendment reclassifies one (1) Fire Lieutenant position to the rank of Battalion Chief/Division Chief to assume responsibility for the Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO), duties currently overseen by an Assistant Fire Chief. The total number of authorized uniformed FTEs for the Fire Department remains unchanged, consistent with the positions and funding included in the Adopted FY 2026 Budget.
Police Department
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.
ISSUE:
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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 2026 Proposed Budget to include the Fire Department reclassification. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.