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ORDINANCE NO. 9775
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021 STAFFING ORDINANCE BY THE TEMPORARY
ADDITION OF FOUR (4) FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS
WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Fire Department is authorized to temporarily increase the staffing level of the
firefighter classification from thirty-four (34) positions to thirty-eight (38) positions, and the
City’s Staffing Ordinance is amended to be consistent with the requirements of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 2.
With respect to any future vacancy in a firefighter position created by a promotion
from the firefighter classification, the vacant firefighter position shall be abolished until the
staffing level of the firefighter classification returns to thirty-four (34).
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and
all acts consistent with this Ordinance to effectuate the purpose and requirements
described herein.
SECTION 4.
Savings Clause: The immediate enactment of this Ordinance is necessary in order
to preserve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City.
Pursuant to Sec. 3-20 of the City Charter, this Ordinance shall become effective on the
date of final action by the Mayor and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 24, 2020 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 24, 2020 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on August 28, 2020 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
□ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
□ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on
□ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
President of City Council
ATTEST
City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office Item # S-1
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 24, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Marisa Pacheco – Human Resources Director
Barb Huber – Fire Chief
SUBJECT: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021
STAFFING ORDINANCE BY THE TEMPORARY ADDITION OF FOUR (4)
FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department requests to adjust its staffing by temporarily adding four Firefighters to
staffing levels in anticipation of promotions into higher ranks in 2021 in order to keep staffing at
maximum levels to ensure public safety.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On December 23, 2019, Ordinance No. 9620 was approved by City Council. This Ordinance
provided authorized staffing for Fiscal Year 2020.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department currently has authorized staffing of thirty-four (34) Firefighters. There are
currently three (3) vacancies in the Fire Engineer rank/classification and one (1) vacancy in the
Fire Inspector classification. It is anticipated that the Fire Engineer and Fire Inspector vacancies,
which are promotions, will be accomplished through the promotion of existing Firefighters. This
will result in four (4) vacancies in the Firefighter classification.
In anticipation of these promotions, the Fire Department would like to temporarily add four (4)
Firefighter positions to a total of thirty-eight (38) to go ahead and start an academy in anticipation
of these promotions. This is important to maintain the required staffing levels under the SAFER
grant. The additional Firefighter positions will be abolished once the promotions occur in 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no budget impact. The funding required to cover salary and benefit costs has already
been allocated through the funded vacancies at the promoted ranks/classifications.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
None. To maximize efficiency of Fire Department Operations with the mission to preserve and
protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city of Pueblo, this temporary staffing
change is the optimal way to make sure that individuals are trained and ready when the
promotions occur. This also ensures compliance with the SAFER grant requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.