From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Ordinance amending Ordinance 9276, defining the number of authorized civil service positions and overhires in each classification for FY 2013 in the Fire Department
Presenter
Clif Nelson, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The continuation of the ordinance is renewed annually to define the number of authorized positions in each classification. 204 positions were authorized in FY 2012. FY 2013 includes 3 overhire positions increasing the number of authorized positions to 207.
The department currently consists of 115 Firefighters, 39 Driver Engineers, 33 Lieutenants, 11 Captains, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Assistant Chiefs and 1 Fire Chief.
Financial Consideration
These positions are planned expenditures in the General Fund Fire Department's Operating Budget.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 9276 TO DEFINE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie has established a Fire Department to provide the citizens of Grand Prairie a first class public safety response to fire, rescue and emergency medical calls; and
WHEREAS, the department currently has 204 authorized positions, consisting of 115 firefighters, 39 driver engineers, 33 lieutenants, 11 captains, 3 battalion chiefs, 2 assistant chiefs, and 1 fire chief; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of this ordinance will be renewed annually during the budget process as needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the total authorized Fire Department civil service positions for the Fiscal Year 2013 is 207 including 3 overhires at a firefighter rank.
SECTION 2. THAT this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, T...
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