HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0020) M&C 21-0771City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
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Council Communication
DATE: 09/28/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0771
LOG NAME: 03 36FIRE FY2022 SALARY AND STAFFING ORDINANCE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Fire Department Staffing to Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in the Classification of
Firefighter by Ten to Reflect Changes Included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Adopt Ordinance Prescribing Salaries for the Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance revising Fire Department civil service staffing effective October 1, 2021, to increase the number of authorized
positions in the classification of Firefighter by ten and reflect staffing changes included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget; and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance prescribing the salaries for all civil service personnel in the Fire Department effective October 1, 2021.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) and the attached ordinances is to take action to effect the recently adopted Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022 budget for the Fire Department.
Adoption of the first ordinance will revise civil service staffing in the Fire Department to reflect staffing changes included in the adopted FY2022
budget. Approval of this M&C will add ten positions to the classification of Firefighter, although the positions are not expected to be filled until
Class 91 graduates from the academy in July/August 2022. Staff will continue to monitor staffing and attrition levels throughout the year.
The adopted FY22 budget also included funding for a staffing and resources study for fire services in the City. Following its completion, results of
that study will be presented to the City Council and further staffing and budgetary adjustments may be requested.
The adoption of the first attached ordinance will increase authorized civil service strength in the Fire Department from 953 to 963.
The chart below reflects authorized strength levels from the adoption of the FY21 staffing ordinance (Ordinance 24424-09-2020) through the
changes included in today's action.
Staffing
for
FY2021
Authorized
Ordinance
Change in
Strength
Classification
24424-09-
Today's
Following
2020
Ordinancel
Adoption
Assistant
3
3
Chiefs
Deputy
6
6
Chiefs
Battalion
27
27
Chiefs
Captain
89
89
Lieutenant
130
130
Engineer
214
214
Firefighter
484
+10
494
TOTAL 953 +10 963
Adoption of the second attached ordinance would prescribe the salaries for each classification of fire fighter personnel in the Fire Department for
FY2022 in accordance with state law and the adopted labor agreement.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund, as appropriated. Prior to an expenditure being
incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Mark McAvoy 6222
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