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Mr. Stacy K. Higa <br /> Page 3 <br /> May 27, 2005 <br /> While these 37 recruits are in training, they are assigned temporary or TP <br /> position numbers which aze depicted as "unfunded." The funds that aze <br /> utilized to hire and employ the recruits are associated with the vacant <br /> permanent positions. Therefore, in actual salary and wage appropriations and <br /> allocations we have only 10 vacant Fire Fighter positions which we plan to fill <br /> by September 2005. The process for hiring these candidates has been initiated <br /> and is currently neaz completion. <br /> In summazy 1 would like to request your consideration of not implementing the <br /> proposed '~nfunding" of the identified positions. This action will have an immediate <br /> impact on the operations of the Fire Department and further delay our planned and <br /> approved reorganization. <br /> However, in consideration of the intent and objective of the proposal and the <br /> <br /> realization that we currently have 10 Fire Fighter position vacancies which will remain <br /> <br /> vacant until September, I would suggest any consideration ofposition unfunding focus on <br /> <br /> these positions as they will not have an immediate effect on our service delivery. The <br /> <br /> actual positions would be identified based on the least potential impact to service delivery <br /> and operational effectiveness. <br /> realize that the proposed budget amendment is intended to assure fiscal prudence <br /> and accountability and assure you that we share in this philosophy; however, I am <br /> <br /> obligated to inform you ofthe consequences and impact this measure will have based on <br /> <br /> the positions identified. <br /> If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at your <br /> <br /> wnvenience. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> AR QLIVEIRA <br /> Fire Chief <br /> DO:Ik <br /> <br />