City of New Braunfels, Texas - File #: 19-721

• File #: 19-721
• Type: Presentation
• Status: Individual Item Ready
• File created: 9/13/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/23/2019
• Title: Discuss and consider the confirmation of Patrick O'Connell as Fire Chief of the New Braunfels Fire Department.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/23/2019	1	City Council

Presenter/Contact

Presenter

Robert Camareno, City Manager

Contact Info

rcamareno@nbtexas.org

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SUBJECT:

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Discuss and consider the confirmation of Patrick O’Connell as Fire Chief of the New Braunfels Fire Department.

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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:

The position of Fire Chief became vacant earlier this year due to the retirement of Kenneth Jacks.  After an inclusive and competitive selection process, the City Manager has appointed Patrick O’Connell to be our next Fire Chief.  Under section 143.013 of Municipal Civil Service, the governing body must confirm the appointment.

ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:

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FISCAL IMPACT:

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Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager recommends the City Council confirm of Patrick O’Connell as the City of New Braunfels Fire Chief.