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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY APPROVING AN OVERHIRE FOR (1) POLICE OFFICER POSITION FROM APRIL 2025 THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF FY 24-25
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the police officer position has been filled by an employee on long-term injury leave beginning September 16, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the duration of the officers future injury leave is unknown and if the officer will return to work; and
WHEREAS, the department has four police officers out on leave or modified duty, one officer in the police academy and four recruit officers in field training; and WHEREAS, the department is operating with a reduced number of officers, which has led to concerns of burnout, decreased coverage, and challenges in maintaining optimal service levels; and
WHEREAS, the over-hire will help mitigate the impact of these vacancies on the department’s ability to respond to emergencies and perform other essential duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the overhire of (1) Police Officer position from April 2025 through the remainder of FY 24-25.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 21st day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK