SUBJECT
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An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the ratification of the City Manager to activate the Laredo Fire Department’s Fire Engine 3016 by reclassifying nine (9) Full-Time equivalent firefighter positions to the position of three (3) Captains, three (3) Fire Drivers, three (3) Fire Assistant Drivers, and fifteen (15) cadets to firefighters. The engine will be located at Fire Station #14, 5309 Cielito Lindo Blvd., for the future Buena Vista Fire Station #16. The mobilization of this engine will provide quick responses and protection to South Laredo. The reclassification Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ordinance No. 2024-O-009 to amend the FY 2023-2024 Full-Time Equivalent position listing by amending fire strength from 407 to 431 was passed by the City Council on February 5, 2024.
BACKGROUND
Current Positions: 1 Fire Chief, 1 Asst. Fire Chief, 1 Fire Marshal, 3 Deputy Chiefs, 15 District Chiefs, 73 Captains, 61 Drivers, 57 Assistant Drivers, 219 Firefighter/Cadets.
Proposed Positions: 76 Captains (+3), 64 Drivers (+3), 60 Assistant Drivers (+3), 219 Firefighter/Cadets for a total of 431.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Introductory Ordinance pass as presented.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: General Fund - Fire Department
Account #: 101-2466
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The reclassification funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department.
Accounts: 101-2466