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File #: 21-966    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 9/17/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/27/2021 Final action: 9/27/2021
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 - FY21-2022 FINAL 9-17-21

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 were six additional Firefighter positions included in the proposed budget for the Fire Department. The total number of authorized positions in the Fire Department in the attached ordinance is in accordance with the positions and funding included in the proposed FY 2022 budget.

 

Police Department

There were four additional Police Officer positions and one additional Sergeant position included in the proposed budget for the Police Department. The total number of authorized positions in the Police Department in the attached ordinance is in accordance with the positions and funding included in the proposed FY 2022 budget.

 

 

ISSUE:

N/A

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for all positions has been incorporated into the FY 2022 Proposed Budget. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.

 

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.