Memo 023-2012 Reorganization of Classifications in Fire MIAMI BEACH
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TO: Commissioner Edward L. Tobin
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
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DATE: September 7, 2012 r w _. ri
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SUBJECT: Reorganization of Classifications in the Fire Department
This memorandum is in response to your request for information and further clarification
regarding the number of positions by classification related to the reorganization of classifications
in the Fire Department, which were the subject of negotiations with the International Association
of Fire Fighters (IAFF) during the last set of negotiations.
The table below summarizes the number of budgeted positions in the Fire Department prior to the
reorganization proposed by the IAFF for the contract covering October 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2012, as well as the current fiscal year and the fiscal year immediately following
the implementation of the reorganization:
FY Actual FY Actual FY Actual on Final Number
2009/10 FY 2011/12 as of 2012/13 10/01/12 (per 7/14/10
Budgeted 2009/10 Budgeted 8/30/12 Budgeted Commission
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Firefighter 1 112 120 112 134 127 132 139
Firefighter 11 50 50 50 42 0 5 0
Lieutenant 20 20 20 18 35 31 29
Captain 8 8 8 7 28 1 27 22
Total 190:. 198 ,. 190 201. 190 195 190
It is important to note that the excess Fire Fighter I positions in FY 2009/10 (120 vs 112
budgeted) and as of August 30, 2012 (127 vs 112 budgeted) reflect positions hired in excess of
budget in anticipation of employees leaving through the Deferred Retirement Option Program
(DROP). The FY 2011/12 actuals also reflect three (3) overages of positions which were hired on
a pilot basis in FY 2010/2011 to reduce overtime.
In addition, we have forwarded information to the City's actuary, Mike Tierney with Actuarial
Concepts, Inc., to provide a more accurate estimate of the pension impacts.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
KGB /ri /ys
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