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Memorandum
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TO: Mayor and City Council 11 tJ~"
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato::JJ].J
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Six Paid-on-Call Firefighters
DATE: April 29, 2010
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Jeffrey Bjorklund, Danny Bouavichith, Jared
Golde, Andy Hutson, Corey Murray, and Kevin Pass as paid-on-call firefighters.
BACKGROUND:
The 2010 budget includes funding for a total of 46 paid-on-call firefighters. The Department
currently has six vacancies. The six individuals named above have successfully completed all
necessary evaluations and pre-employment tests, including a background check, psychological
evaluation, physical and drug test.
RELATIONSIDP TO GOALS:
This agenda item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well-trained, caring and professional employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Jeffrey Bjorklund, Danny Bouavichith, Jared Golde, Andy Hutson, Corey
Murray, and Kevin Pass be hired as paid-on-call firefighters, at a wage of$1O.00 per hour and
subject to a two-year probationary period.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, it should offer a motion to hire Jeffrey Bjorklund, Danny Bouavichith,
Jared Golde, Andy Hutson, Corey Murray, and Kevin Pass as part-time, paid-on-call firefighters,
at a wage of$10.00 per hour and subject to a two-year probationary period.