HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2022-63 - Strength of Force AmendmentORDINANCE NO.
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 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.
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.
Number in
Classification Classification
Assistant Chief 3
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Fire Battalion Chief
7
Fire Marshal
1
Fire Captain
22
Deputy Fire Marshal
3
Fire Lieutenant
5
Fire & Life Safety Specialist
6
Fire Driver
24
Paramedic II
8
Firefighter and/or Paramedic
78
Total
157
The classification of the three Assistant Chiefs and 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. The
beginning classifications of Firefighter and Paramedic may be staffed by the department
head in any combination totaling 78. The total authorized 157 positions include five (5)
overfills, 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
Total
104
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) overfills, 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
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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 10, 2022.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 231d day of August 2022 at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 13th day of September 2022 at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
ATTEST: CIT)
ql By:
Robyn D tismore, City Secretary Josh
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sk Mas , City Attorney
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Date Approved: September 13, 2022