Number
030149
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
021296
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to funding for an Outplacement Services Program.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes release of $150,000 in the Department of Administration Operating Expenditures Account, previously intended for a Civil Service and Human Resource Reform Project, and redirects and appropriates the funding for an Outplacement Services Program for City of Milwaukee employees laid off in the 2004 Budget.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee anticipates extreme financial pressures in 2004, including double digit health care cost increases and an anticipated reduction in its state shared revenue payment, as well as escalating 2003 police overtime costs; and
Whereas, These pressures may necessitate a reduction in the size of the City's workforce in 2004; and
Whereas, Despite undertaking proactive efforts such as a hiring freeze and internal re-employment efforts to minimize lay-off of city employees, lay-offs may still be necessary; and
Whereas, The City recognizes and values the contributions of these individuals to city services; and
Whereas, The City would like to assist these individuals in their pursuit of other employment through an Outplacement Services Program similar to what has been provided in challenging budgetary situations in the past; and
Whereas, Funding for this purpose was not designated in the 2003 Budget; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration has $150,000 in its Operating Expenditures account, previously designated for a Civil Service and Human Resource Reform Project; and
Whereas, Common Council File Number 021296, adopted December 20, 2002, suspended the expenditure of this funding, pending Common Council approval of the Scope of Services to be requested in the RFP; and
Whereas, It has been determined that an Outplacement Services Program is a more prudent use for these funds at this time; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the $150,000 located in the Department of Administration's Operating Expenditures Account (0001-1510-0001-R999-006300-2002), suspended per Common Council File Number 021296, is hereby released; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this $150,000 is designated and appropriated for provision of an Outplacement Services Program for individuals whose positions are impacted by the 2004 Budget.
Requestor
Department of Administration
Budget and Management Division
Drafter
JCG
Ref: 03043
May 23, 2003
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