HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.E.1. Authorization to Hire Three Paid-on-call Firefighters
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE GE l.
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council CONSEt~T
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City AdministratorY
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Three Paid-on...:Call Firefighters
DATE: March 29, 2007
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Derek Dennis, Bradley Grinnell, and John
Sullivan as paid-on-call firefighters.
BACKGROUND:
The 2007 budget includes funding for a total of 54 paid-on-call firefighters. The Department
currently employs 51 individuals, leaving three vacancies. The three individuals named above
have successfully completed all necessary evaluations and pre-employment tests, including a
background check, psychological evaluation, physical and drug test.
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VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
Keeping the Shakopee Fire Department fully staffed with qualified individuals helps support
Goal B - a high quality of life for residents of Shakopee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends that Derek Dennis, Bradley Grinnell, and John Sullivan be hired as paid-on-
eall firefighters, at a wage of$10.00 per hour and subject to a one-year probationary period.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, it should offer a motion to hire Derek Dennis, Bradley Grinnell, and John
Sullivan as part-time, paid-on-call firefighters, at a wage of$1O.00 per hour and subject to a one-
year probationary period.