HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 19_10/14/2021Agenda Item #19.
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Oct 14 2021
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
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Approve Temporarily Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Fire Department by One
Firefighter/Medic Position
Temporarily increase the number of authorized positions in the Fire Dept. by one for a Firefighter/Medic
position. This is an un-budgeted expense that staff is proposing to assist with maintaining minimal
staffing levels while the department works through a sudden medical absence and pending retirements.
It is anticipated that the Fire Department will experience 3 retirements in the next 1-4 years. The
inclusion of a FF/Medic will help with succession planning for the department as well as cover the
medical absence for an undetermined amount of time. The position will be absorbed in projecting
retirements and the authorized positions will revert back to 21 certified positions (includes Captains)
without further considerations. Staff is proposing to cover portions of the additional expenses with some
OT savings, ARPA related expenditures, potential retirements, and other savings related to personnel
throughout the Village in the FY2021-22.
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Staff recommends approval to temporarily increase the number of authorized positions in the Fire
Department.
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