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HR proposes risk‑management hires, recommends shifting civil‑service legal costs to affected departments

5866441 · September 13, 2025
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Summary

Human Resources proposed cuts to discretionary items and recommended moving $75,000 in civil‑service hearing legal costs from HR to police and fire; the department requested new risk and classification positions totaling ~$80,400 and $5,200 respectively.

Human Resources Director Richards presented a recommended budget that reduces discretionary items and proposes targeted additions to strengthen enterprise risk management. Director Richards said HR will eliminate part‑time positions, reduce overtime by offering compensatory time and cut employee‑appreciation spending to reduce costs; combined, the department estimated those reductions would save roughly $98,892 for 2026 when netting requested additions.

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