HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7286: FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING City of
r-!
7
www.PortArthurTx.gov
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Robert L. Havens. Interim Fire Chief`
RE: PO 7286—Fire Department Staffing
Introduction:
The intent of this ordinance is to seek the City Council's approval to add two (2) Fire Captain
positions and two (2) Fire Engineer positions in the Fire Department. This will change the
staffing in the Fire Department from 113 to 117 positions.
Background:
With the adoption of the FY 24-25 budget,the Fire Department has been allocated two (2)
additional Fire Captain positions and two (2) additional Fire Engineer positions.
The additional Fire Captain positions will be assigned to the Training Division and serve as
Deputy Training Officers and as Incident Safety Officers.
The Fire Engineer positions will be assigned to operations to address some of the Department's
staffing and overtime issues.
Budget Impact:
These positions were funded in the current FY 24-25 budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve PO 7286.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P. O. No. 7286
10/2/24 rlh
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFFING LEVELS
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has a total of 113 positions and are delineated as
follows:
Classification: Range: Number:
Fire Chief 63 1
Deputy Chief 360 1
Battalion Chief 350 6
Fire Marshal 340 1
Fire Captain 320 33
Fire Engineer 310 30
Firefighter 300 39
Executive Secretary 30 2
Total 113
; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has requested a change in the Fire Department
Staffing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 24-50 (FY 24-25 budget), the Fire Department
has been allocated two (2) additional Fire Captain positions and two (2) additional Fire Engineer
positions; and
WHEREAS,the additional fire Captain positions will be assigned to the Training
Division and serve as Deputy Training Officers and as Incident Safety Officers, and the Fire
Engineer positions will be assigned to operations to address some of the Department's staffing
and overtime issues; and
WHEREAS; this staffing change will add four (4)positions to the total number of Fire
Department personnel; and
WHEREAS; it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens to allow the change to the
Fire Department Staffing;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the Fire Department staffing levels are changed as follows:
Classification: Range: Number:
Fire Chief 63 1
Deputy Chief 360 1
Battalion Chief 350 6
Fire Marshal 340 1
Fire Captain 320 35
Fire Engineer 310 32
Firefighter 300 39
Executive Secretary 30 2
Total 117
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
Section 4. That this being an Ordinance amending an Ordinance which does not
carry a penalty, and does not require publication, it shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage.
READ,ADOPTED, and APPROVED on this day of , A.D.,
2024, at a City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
CITY ATTORNEY
APPRO OR ADMINISTRATION:
! _� 0
RONAL P : ' TON, CPM
CITY NAGER
i
BERT L. HA S
INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
L
LYNDA OSWELL
FINANCE DIRECTOR