FY2020 Budget

BUDGETARY PRIORITIES SUMMARY

Town Manager Requests

Operating Impacts (Routine or Recurring Annually)

Firefighters (3): Three firefighters that are part of the long-range Quint concept plan approved in 2012. The addition of these personnel (one per shift) will provide 17 fire personnel per shift towards the minimum staffing levels necessary for moderate risk response and that is needed to operate equipment. Full minimum-level Quint staffing includes an additional six firefighters (2 per shift) and updates to the staffing plan is a phased plan for staff levels through FY 2025. This does not include any additional personnel required for additional fire stations. Connect Morrisville > Public safety readiness and Operational excellence Multiple Objectives. Aquatics Aides (2 full-time & 3 ¾ time- 2.5 FTE): Staffing necessary to have the required number of lifeguards on duty at all open times for the three pool to meet the increased standards of the Model Aquatics Health Code and expanded programs for young children and seniors during the day and expanded hours of operation. Previous inadequate staffing levels have resulted in necessitating closure of the pool at times, and part-time lifeguard positions are increasingly difficult to recruit. Proposed half-year (January 2020) for FY2020 and full year ($205,000) beginning in FY2021. Connect Morrisville > Engaged inclusive community and Operational excellence Multiple Objectives. Fire Training Captain: Administrative Captain focused on Training Initiatives. A dedicated training officer has been included in past accreditation recommendations. This position would manage Target Solutions training program and oversee day-to-day practical training for staff, maintenance of the department’s EMT credentials, develop innovative training evolutions, manage the CAM (Cary Apex Morrisville) joint training program, develop performance readiness drills, and provide a consistent presence at training events off-site . Connect Morrisville > Public safety readiness and Operational Excellence Multiple Objectives. Assistant Building Codes Administrator: Supervisory level position to support increased efficiency and accuracy of plan review, in particular site plans, building code, and fulfilment of other inspections activities not currently being provided and needed to manage current and increasingly high volume of permits and projects. Responsible for the development and delivery of ongoing training programs and customer service excellence. Connect Morrisville > Operational excellence Multiple Objectives. Mechanic: Addition of second mechanic to handle workload volume from increased fleet and improve service delivery response times to keep vehicles in service through handling of more repair projects in-house. Connect Morrisville > Public safety readiness and Operational excellence Multiple Objectives. Parks and Grounds Tech II: Staffing necessary to assist with workload that has been created by the addition of two new greenways, town properties and the maintenance of athletic fields, in particular, Church Street Park. Currently, preventive maintenance is being deferred/delayed to accomplish basic landscaping services . Connect Morrisville > Thriving, livable neighborhoods and Operational Excellence Multiple Objectives.

215,800

102,500

92,600

85,000

72,900

57,000

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