HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-356CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-356
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ALLOW THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO GO ABOVE THEIR AUTHORIZED STRENGTH OF POLICE OFFICERS
ON A TEMPORARY BASIS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the Police Department has a current authorized strength of sworn police
officers of sixty (60); and
WHEREAS, during the past five years, they have experienced a chronic shortage in this
number due to turnover and the amount of time necessary to hire and train a new officer; and
WHEREAS, Police, City Administration, and Human Resources are in agreement that
this shortage is projected to continue for at least two more years; and
WHEREAS, this chronic shortage has contributed to the City's larger than normal
surplus in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the Department is currently experiencing a number of good, qualified
candidates currently available who may not be available when the openings occur; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending a new policy whereby when the Chief of Police
determines there is a high upcoming probability of officers leaving the department, and there are
candidates available, and the Finance Director reviews available funding within the existing
budget, the City Manager is authorized to review the request and may amend, deny, or approve
the Police Department to hire up to two officers above their current authorized strength.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City
Manager to allow the Police Department to go above their authorized strength of police officers
on a temporary basis.
Adopted by the City Council on July 25, 2000.