Submitted By
Ronald Kobyleski, Fire Chief
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Authorizing the Reallocation of Funds within the Fire Department’s FY24 Budget to Increase the Overtime Line Item by $235,000
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Overview
Overview
The Overtime Budget for FY24 was set at approximately half of the FY23 actual spending. The moving of these funds from within the Fire Department Budget raises the total to $835,000 which is still significantly less than that spent in FY23.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the resolution
Background
The addition of three new FTPs and the filling of five other open positions in FY23 Q3 and Q4 has lowered the need for overtime compared to 2024. The actual overtime use in FY23 was $1,176,150.95. FY24 was set at $600,000, and with the additional funds, there will still be a significant decrease in just one year’s time. FY24 Q1-3 has lower on-duty injuries, but unforeseen off-duty and family illnesses and injuries have been higher than usual. The increase in minimum staffing that was approved and started on 5/1/2024 has allowed the department to staff three ambulances daily. This addition has decreased the daily stress on staff and has allowed our department to cover more of the calls in our jurisdiction, reducing the use of mutual aid requests from our neighboring communities.
Fiscal Impact
The will be a reallocation of $235,000 within the fire department’s budget. The reallocation will be $200,000 from Contractual Services, 1001.42510.101.530681, and $35,000 from Vacation Time Payout, 1001.42510.101.520520.0000.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
Request further clarification
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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