HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2025-35 - Fire Department Strength of Force UpdateORDINANCE NO. ZC) Z t " 36-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO THE
CIVIL SERVICE 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; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, the civil service system is governed by Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Local Government Code, Section 143.021, requires that the governing body
of a municipality establish classifications and numbers of positions by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the civil service classifications and number of
positions shall be amended as stated herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. 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: 2025- 2-6- Page 1 of 3
Description: Civil Setv'ce Str th of Force Amendment, July 2025
Date Approved: 22 Z
Classification
Assistant Chief
Fire Battalion Chief
Fire Marshal
Fire Captain
Deputy Fire Marshal
Fire & Life Safety Specialist
Fire Driver
Paramedic II
Firefighter and/or Paramedic
Total
Number in Classification
July 23, 2025
3
7
1
27
4
6
24
85 (*3)
165
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.
*The beginning classifications of Firefighter and Paramedic may be staffed by the department head
in any combination totaling 85, the total authorized 165 positions include three (3) over hires,
authorizing the Department to hire beyond immediate need while training newer staff.
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 July 23, 2025
Assistant Chief of Police 1
Police Commander 2
Police Lieutenant 9
Police Sergeant 15
Police Officer / Detective 79 (*2)
Total 106
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 106 positions include two (2) over hires, authorizing the Department tohire
beyond immediate need while training newer staff.
Section 4. 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(s).
Ordinance Number: 2025- a-57 Page 2 of 3
Description: Civil Se ice S rength of Force Amendment, July 2025
Date Approved: 2
Section 5. All ordinances or resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances or resolutions of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. If any provision of this ordinance, or application thereof, to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect July 23, 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the_day of c ce( , 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the /' day of 11C-6 ' , 2025.
ATTEST: CITY OA >'ORGETOWN:
Robyn ensnwrc, City Secretary Josh chroe er, M
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
%e-Ma`ssoni, C ty Attorney
Ordinance Number: 2025- Page 3 of 3
Description: Civil Se v'ce SI •n�of Force Amendment, July 2025
Date Approved: 2 1