HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 27_8/12/2025 Agenda Item #27.
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Regular Council - Aug 12 2025
Staff Contact: John McLoughlin Department: Fire
Consider Approval of Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Fire Department
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 and attempting to decrease overtime due to shift shortages from
sudden medical absences, pending retirements, etc.
It is anticipated that the Fire Department will experience two retirements in the next four years. The
inclusion of a FF/Medic will help with succession planning for the department as well as cover
medical absences due to sickness or injury for an undetermined amount of time. The requested
position will be absorbed in projecting retirements and the authorized positions will revert back to 24
certified positions (including Captains). The first scheduled retirement will take place no later than
October 31, 2026.
The overall increase to the Village of Tequesta would include $75,843 plus Benefits ($59,516) for
FY2025-26 budget year. In addition to the salary and benefits costs, $1,000 for the required annual
physical exam (FY2025-26). The total cost for adding the additional Firefighter/Medic for FY 25-26
budget year would be approximately $136,359. This proposal will ease the burden on current
personnel and potentially reduce the dependence on overtime coverage.
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BUDGET • - •
BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT:
136359
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Agenda Item #27.
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COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A
Exhibit A - FY 25-26 Additional Firefighter-Medic Cost Analysis
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Agenda Item #27. EXHIBITA
FY 25126
ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC COST ANALYSIS
Firefighter/Paramedic FY 25-26
Annual Salary $ 75,843.00
FICA(SS&Medicare)7.65% 5,803.51
Pension Contribution 20.27% 15,373.38
Health Insurance(average all options)47.13% 35,744.81
Workers'Comp Insurance 3.42% 2,593.83
Annual Cost to Village $ 135,358.52
TOTAL REQUEST
Firefighter/Medic FY 25-26
Salary&Benefit Cost $ 135,358.52
Annual Physical $ 1,000.00
Total Cost/FY $ 136,358.52
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