HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 19_5/12/2022Agenda Item #19.
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - May 12 2022
Staff Contact: James Trube, Fire Chief Department: Fire
Approve Temporarily Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Fire Department by One
Firefighter/Medic Position
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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 2 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 unpaid leave, OT savings, potential retirements, and other savings related to personnel
throughout the Village in the FY2021-22. Appropriations of funds will be brought forward at a later date if deemed
necessary to cover costs not absorbed through current budget of personnel cost.
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BUDGETED AMOUNT: AVAILABLE AMOUNT: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT:
3,538,040 1,513,444 37,322
Additional Budgetary Information: Funding Source(s):
Expenditure covers this FY N/A
Staff recommends approval to temporarily increase the number of authorized positions in the Fire
Department.
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