HomeMy WebLinkAbout07350ORDINANCE NO. 7350
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PUEBLO FISCAL YEAR 2005 STAFFING
LEVEL FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION WORKER I POSITION
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has a need for a specialized staff to operate and maintain the
wastewater collection and treatment system; and
WHEREAS, increased staffing in the sanitary sewer maintenance and operation group is
necessary to maintain compliance with new federal and State regulations;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
(brackets indicate matter being deleted, underscoring indicates matter being added)
SECTION 1.
The 2005 budget allocation for the Wastewater Department shall be amended as follows:
[Water Reclamation Worker 1 1]
Water Reclamation Worker 1 2
SECTION 2.
This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED July 11, 2005
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
APPROVED:
PREMENT 9F CITY C IL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERIC
PASSED AND APPROVED July 25, 2005
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM # 13
DATE: JULY 11, 2005
DEPARTMENTS: WASTEWATER — DIRECTOR GENE MICHAEL
HUMAN RESOURCES — DIRECTOR BETH S. VEGA
TITLE
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PUEBLO FISCAL YEAR 2005 STAFFING
LEVEL FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION WORKER I POSITION
ISSUE
Should the Wastewater Department be authorized to add one Wastewater Reclamation
Worker I position?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo owns and operates the James R. Diiorio Water Reclamation Facility
to treat municipal wastes. The facility is staffed around the clock. In 2002, the City
Manager determined that all shifts would be staffed with a minimum of two persons for
safety. The State of Colorado and the City of Pueblo's job classifications require
certification for Water Reclamation Facility operators. Retirements since 2002 have
reduced operations staffing at the Water Reclamation Facility to the point where there
are barely enough certified operators to fill regular shifts. Vacation, sick leave, and
training needs create significant staffing problems. Additional staffing is needed to
maintain shift coverage.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for this position is available from the Sewer User's Fund. The new position
represents an incremental increase of only $2,800 over the funds already committed to
salaries for Water Reclamation Facility employees in 2005.