pages: CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2009-01-06 | 15 | The Interim Finance Director stated the mid-year report would be in the same format as the year-end report; the actual revenue for each source would be extrapolated or projected out to provide a good estimate of fund balances; the information will indicate whether or not there is wiggle room. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a possibility that the overtime in the Fire Department is increasing because of the normal course of business, such as retirements and injuries and that has been projected out for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Interim Finance Director stated the overtime amount projected out under the two scenarios did not include projection of additional retirements or injuries. Mayor Johnson stated nine firefighters were hired in the spring of 2008; inquired whether the City has the ability to hire additional firefighters this fiscal year if there are retirements. The City Manager stated there is a hiring freeze. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is money to hire firefighters, but the hire freeze is preventing hiring. The Interim Finance Director stated there might be a vacancy in deployment if someone is on leave, but the person is still paid. The City Manager stated there are budgeted positions in order to have 27 people on duty, some are filled through overtime. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the budget covers the authorized positions. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; requested the Fire Chief to address whether there are vacancies due to retirements. The Fire Chief stated there are two vacancies due to retirements. Mayor Johnson inquired whether all the positions are funded even if there are vacancies. The City Manager stated using the Police Department for example, 99 positions are funded and five are vacant. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City has the money to hire officers since the positions are funded. The City Manager stated positions are being left vacant in order to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 January 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf |