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Request for a Level Three fund transfer for $100,000 for Fire Department equipment repairs
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Submitted by:
John Ruggini and Assistant Chief Scott Erke
Department:
Finance and Fire
A. Issue
A vacant Fire Mechanic position has resulted in outsourcing equipment repairs exhausting that budget.
B. Background/Options
Due to a vacant fire mechanic position since April of 2023, we have been forced to outsource the majority of fire equipment repairs and preventative maintenance operations. We are estimating that this will result in approximately $100,000 in additional contracted labor costs. This is in addition to a complete engine replacement that was funded through the city contingency fund. These additional expenses will be partially funded via salary savings from the vacant fire mechanic position.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area Two: Public Safety
D. Fiscal Impact
This fund transfer of $100,000 increase in equipment repairs is funded by transferring unused salary dollars due to vacancies. However, this will likely leave increases in overtime as a result of those vacancies partially unfunded. This is addressed in the 2023 re-estimated budget.
E. Recommendation
We recommend transferring $100,000 to equipment repairs from wages.