The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About08909 ORDINANCE NO. 8909 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 STAFFING ORDINANCE BY ADDING A POSITION WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise the positions for the ultimate efficiency and functionality for the Police Department; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: (brackets indicate matter being deleted, underscore indicates matter being added) SECTION 1. The following section captioned “Police” of Ordinance No. 8811, being the 2015 Staffing Ordinance, is amended as follows: Police Police Chief 1 Police Deputy Chief 3 Police Captain 8 Dispatch Manager 1 Police Records Manager 1 Police Sergeant 25 Police Corporal 55 Police Patrol Officer 115 Emergency Services Dispatcher Supervisor 3 Dispatch Training Coordinator 1 Emergency Services Dispatcher 24 Crime Analyst 1 Administrative Technician 2 Police Payroll Technician 1 Senior Clerk Typist 7 Clerk Typist / Police Services Technician 15 Building Custodian 1 Code Enforcement Manager 1 Code Enforcement Officer 6 Lead Code Enforcement Officer 1 Total \[271\]272 SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED: July 27, 2015 BY: Robert Schilling PASSED AND APPROVED: August 10, 2015 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-8 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 27, 2015 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Marisa Pacheco – Human Resources Director Luis Velez – Chief of Police SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 STAFFING ORDINANCE BY ADDING A POSITION WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Police Department requests to adjust its staffing by adding a Dispatch Training Coordinator classification. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On December 22, 2014, Ordinance No. 8811 was approved by City Council. This Ordinance provided authorized staffing for Fiscal Year 2015. BACKGROUND: The Police Department requests to adjust its staffing by adding a Dispatch Training Coordinator classification. As the only Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Pueblo, the Pueblo Police Communications Center answers both administrative and emergency phone calls while providing dispatch services for public safety agencies within the City. The Communications Center is facing significant challenges in the screening, hiring and retention of Emergency Services Dispatchers. The unique skill set required of Emergency Services Dispatchers is difficult to master and the City of Pueblo would benefit from having a Dispatch Training Coordinator who would specialize in providing training to build, strengthen, and maintain the necessary knowledge, skills and ability needed for this position. The proposed position is one of many initiatives geared towards addressing employee retention and improving the quality of service to our first responders and to our citizens. The Dispatch Training Coordinator’s primary functions will be to develop, coordinate, and administer training and quality improvement programs for new and existing Communications Center personnel; and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and department regulations, policies, and procedures. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding for the position of Dispatch Training Coordinator will come from the general fund. While approval of this Ordinance will result in an additional position to the authorized staffing at an estimated cost of $8,500 to the 2015 budget, it is anticipated that 100% of the cost will be paid for by salary savings that have already occurred as a result of vacant Emergency Services Dispatcher positions throughout the year. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: If the proposed Staffing Ordinance does not receive approval by City Council, the Police Department will be unable to hire for this position, and the department will be forced to find other ways to address the issues of retention, forced overtime, and slow response times for 911 callers. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance.