(7)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 10/18/2023
- Title:
- Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III “Administration”, Chapter 32 “Law Enforcement and Fire Department”, Section 32.009 “Fire Department; Classes of Positions.”
- Submitted For:
- David Zacherl
- Submitted By:
- David Zacherl, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023- ___, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III “Administration”, Chapter 32 “Law Enforcement and Fire Department”, Section 32.009 “Fire Department; Classes of Positions.” by increasing the number of positions within the classification of Captain by five (5), increasing the number of positions within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and decreasing the number of positions within the classification of Firefighters by ten (10); prescribing the number of positions within each classification of the classified service of the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Previously, the number of positions within the classification of Firefighter was increased by eighteen (18) in anticipation of the construction and opening of Fire Station 4, the number of positions within the classification of Captain was decreased to ten (10) with the assignment of an Engineer to Fire Marshal, a position formerly held by a Captain, and the recently approved budget for FY 23/24 authorized a Training Officer within the classification of Captain.
Since then, a recent Captain Examination resulted in the Fire Marshal scoring within the top five (5) and therefore, the fire department is requesting to again classify the Fire Marshal position as a Captain.
The increase in the number of within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and the three (3) additional Captains are in conjunction with the anticipated opening of Fire Station 4.
Instance:
Increase:
1 Captain – Training Officer (New)
1 Captain – Fire Marshal (Reclassified)
3 Captain – Station 4 (1 per Shift A, B, C)
5 Total
6 Engineer – Station 4 (2 per Shift A,B,C)
Decrease:
10 Firefighters – Reclassified to Engineer and Captain
Since then, a recent Captain Examination resulted in the Fire Marshal scoring within the top five (5) and therefore, the fire department is requesting to again classify the Fire Marshal position as a Captain.
The increase in the number of within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and the three (3) additional Captains are in conjunction with the anticipated opening of Fire Station 4.
Instance:
Increase:
1 Captain – Training Officer (New)
1 Captain – Fire Marshal (Reclassified)
3 Captain – Station 4 (1 per Shift A, B, C)
5 Total
6 Engineer – Station 4 (2 per Shift A,B,C)
Decrease:
10 Firefighters – Reclassified to Engineer and Captain
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Chief recommends adoption of the Ordinance as proposed.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- No
- Amount Requested:
- Source of Funds:
- FY 23/24 Budget Amendment
- Account #:
Fiscal Impact:
An amendment for the FY 23/24 Operating Budget will be required to adjust salaries for the increase in the number of positions within the classifications of Engineer and Captain as well as the decrease in the number of positions within the classification of Firefighters which effects the salaries and retirement line items.