HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2023-50 - Strength of ForceORDINANCE NO. ZOZ3 -50
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS
AND NUMBER OF POSITIONS FOR ALL CITY OF GEORGETOWN
FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
143 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE PERTAINING TO
CIVIL SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE IS PASSED ARE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Georgetown, Texas have adopted the civil service system
for its fire and police departments; and
WHEREAS, civil service is governed under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code;
and
WHEREAS, Local Government Code, Section 143.021, requires that the governing body of a
municipality shall establish classifications and numbers of positions by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was published in compliance with the City Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The classification plans for classified positions in the Fire and Police Departments
shall be as follows:
PART ONE — FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following classifications of firefighters in the Fire Department shall exist effective on and
after the dates set forth herein under the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code. These classifications and no others shall exist effective on and after the dates set forth herein
with the number shown indicating the number of positions in each classification.
Ordinance Number: 2023- IT— Page 1 of 3
Description: Strength of Force
Date Approved: :59j2j9dm)a" /2120 Lj
# of Classification
# of Classification
Classification
October 1, 2023
January 1, 2024
Assistant Chief
3
3
Fire Battalion Chief
7
7
Fire Marshal
1
1
Fire Captain
26
26
Deputy Fire Marshal
4
4
Fire Lieutenant
1
1
Fire & Life Safety Specialist
6
6
Fire Driver
24
24
Paramedic II
8
8
Firefighter and/or Paramedic
78 (*5)
84 (**5)
Total
158
164
The classification of the three (3) Assistant Chiefs and the one (1) Fire Marshal are appointed by
the head of department pursuant to the current Meet & Confer Agreement between the City of
Georgetown and the Georgetown Associations of Professional Fire Fighters.
*Effective October 1, 2023, the beginning classifications of Firefighter and Paramedic may be
staffed by the department head in any combination totaling 78. The total authorized 158 positions
include five (5) over hires, authorizing the Department to hire beyond immediate need while
training newer staff.
**Effective January 1, 2024, the beginning classifications of Firefighter and Paramedic may be
staffed by the department head in any combination totaling 84, the total authorized 164 positions
include five (5) over hires, authorizing the Department to hire beyond immediate need while
training newer staff.
PART TWO — POLICE DEPARTMENT
The following classifications of officers in the Police Department shall exist effective on and after
the dates set forth herein under the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code. These classifications and no others shall exist effective on and after the dates set forth
herein with the number shown indicating the number of positions in each classification.
Number in
Classification
Classification
Assistant Chief of Police
1
Police Commander
2
Police Lieutenant
9
Police Sergeant
15
Police Officer / Detective
77 (*3)
Total
104
Ordinance Number: 2023- u Page 2 of 3
Description: Strength of Force
Date Approved: _eptom)oJ,( It, Zv7-5
The one (1) Assistant Police Chief is appointed by the head of the department, and serves at the
pleasure of the Department Head, in accordance with Local Government Code, Section 143.014.
*The total authorized 104 positions include three (3) over hires, authorizing the Department to
hire beyond immediate need while training newer staff.
SECTION 2. All positions, other than the position immediately below the Department Head,
shall be filled pursuant to the provisions of Local Government Code, Chapter 143, and eligibility
lists applicable to the position.
SECTION 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the meetings at which this ordinance
was passed were open to the public, as required by Section 551, Texas Government Code, and
that advance public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meetings was given.
SECTION 4. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance
be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any purpose by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected thereby and to this end the provisions of this
Ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2023.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 1- day of 2023 at a regular
meetingof the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the ay of 2023 at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
ATTEST:
CITY OF
b By:
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary Josh
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye ass n, City Attorney
Ordinance Number: 2023-.50 Page 3 of 3
Description: Strength of Force
Date Approved: 54� IZ, a23