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MEETING z2-].$-7S 1�EC��J�S�' �C�R C�U��lL, �CTI��V DA7E: � , -, �GENDA SECTldN: Reports F� Re�ammendations OE21GIiVATING DEP7./DIV_: Adm iT�nn No.: ir�M DE5CRIPTION' �'Zx-e DB�ST'tiREiit - CQd@ Changes E-4 pEPT.HEAD APPROVAL, MGR. REVIEWEO/RECQMMENDS: It is anticipated that �ire Station No. 3 wi.lX be completed for occupancy in approxim�.tely 30 days. In preparing the I97b budget it was anticip ated that 15 ac�ditional firefighter-positions be authori.zed �or the Fire Depaxtment. The Fire DepariVment is a15o pxoposing changes in its organizatzanal structuxe, which requires cha.nges in i�s s�aff designations and increasi.ng the nt�ber of officers by two pasitions. The �oregoing cl�anges require amendments to tihe Gity Cade as follows: 1. That the maxuTCUm n�er of authorized. firefighters be increased fram 60 to 75. 2. Tha� one pasition of "Deputy Chief' be elimina�ed and three positions of "Distx�ct Chie£s" be authorized. Dzstrict [�iefs would have primaxy xesponsib�lity for each fire station (building, equipment ancl.personnel). This would provide a net increase af twa offi.csxs in aciditian ta the 15 firefzghters. These officers are e�ected by the Fixe DepartrrEent and approved by the CaunciZ as in the case £or the Chie£ and Deputy Ch.ie£. One other change to �he Fix� Deparfixnent Code is being proposed. It is a "housekeep�ng" amencUr�ent wha�ch corxects an apparent omisslon. Section 232.I00 of the Code prov3des that a�ir��ighter may be dismissed from the depar't�nent xf such person does not meet the required drzll and £ixt� ca11 requirements. Under the pravisaon relatin� to fixe call renuirertenrs, exceptions axe made for legitimate reason.s (leaves of absence, sickn.ess, disab��.ity and vacation ti�ne) . Under the prorrision re].a'ting to fire dri11 require�aen�s no such exceptions were made. It is only Iagical that the s�e "excep�ians" apply to.both requirements. Therefore, it is proposed. that "leaves af ahsence, sicl�ess, disability and vaca'�ion time" be made exceptions to the dril.7. renuire- ments. Ac�zan Re�uested: Motion instructing the City A�torney ta prepare an ordinance amending the City Code xelatxng to the Fire Department.