Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2024, authorizing the increase of funding for the Third (3rd) Position of Crime Analyst in the Department of Public Safety - (increase in funding amounting to $56,883 shall be appropriated from Budget Line A3120.101 (Salary)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR
THE THIRD (3RD) POSITION OF CRIME ANALYST
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, by letter dated June 19, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the increase in funding for the third (3rd) position of Crime Analyst in the Department of Public Safety to ensure compliance with CSEA Union rules and to optimize the organizational structure and goals of the department; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified a need to increase the funding for the third (3rd) position of Crime Analyst to ensure compliance with CSEA Union rules and contract requirements; and
Whereas, the current funding for the third (3rd) Crime Analyst position, classified as CSEA Grade 6B, is $56,935, and it is necessary to increase this amount to $73,818; and
Whereas, the increase in funding required is $16,883; and
WHEREAS, the staff member to be placed in the position of Crime Analyst is currently at CSEA Step 10 and must be placed in the position at Step 10 in accordance with union rules and contract; and
Whereas, the third (3rd) Crime Analyst position will not be filled until July 1, 2024, resulting in a savings of $28,467 in unused salary that can be utilized to fund the required increase; and
Whereas, funds for this position will be allocated from Budget Code A3120.101; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety aims to optimize organizational structure and goals by filling civilian positions urgently needed; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to increase the funding for the third (3rd) position of Crime Analyst in the Department of Public Safety to ensure compliance with CSEA Union rules and to optimize the organizational structure and goals of the department.
Section 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
1. “Crime Analyst”: A civilian position within the Department of Public Safety responsible for analyzing crime data and providing insights to support law enforcement operations.
2. “CSEA”: Civil Service Employees Association, the union representing certain City of Mount Vernon employees.
3. “Step 10”: The highest salary step within the CSEA pay grade structure, reflecting the salary for employees with the most experience and tenure in their position.
Section 3. Funding Increase. The funding for the third (3rd) position of Crime Analyst, classified as CSEA Grade 6B, shall be increased from $56,935 to $73,818. The additional funding of $16,883 shall be allocated from the savings of $28,467 in unused salary resulting from the position not being filled until July 1, 2024.
Section 4. Budget Allocation. Funds for this position shall be allocated from Budget Code A3120.101.
Section 5. Implementation. The Department of Public Safety shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the staff member currently at CSEA Step 10 is placed in the position of Crime Analyst at Step 10 in compliance with union rules and contract requirements.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.