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<br />. <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br />INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM <br /> <br /> <br />u ..._.-".c--_.=c=-~--'_~~=_==~-c_~-~7'. .-- SeP!~~L!J=?99~3 <br /> <br />. - <br />...... - <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />Mayor and City Council <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />Reorganization <br /> <br />During my interview, I stre~sed that positive changes could not occur overnight. My goal <br />was to observe the organization, monitoring any problem areas needing attention. I <br />projected a 3 to 4 month period for this process. Since my arrival, in the last 3 months I <br />have tried to take the observations and knowledge gained to mold this group to an <br />efficient and effective team. <br /> <br />Due to budget constraints, reorganization was inevitable. My philosophy to trim <br />management positions and divert resources to direct service delivery positions is in line <br />with Council goals and objectives. <br /> <br />Reduction in force measures will delete the position of Director of Administrative <br />Services from the 2003-2004 budget effective December 3, 2003. Additionally, the <br />contract for EMS Services Director will not be renewed and we will exercise the 30-day <br />out clause; a transition period will be exercised. <br /> <br />Further reorganizations, increasing responsibilities of the remaining staff, are included in <br />the attached release. <br /> <br />Funding will be reserved for frontline personnel, as needs are determined (Le., <br />inspections for weeds and abandoned buildings, or drainage - costs associated with <br />cleaning ditches, etc.) Also, a reserve will be established for any more increases in <br />health care costs to our employees. Any mid/upper management positions that become <br />vacant will be fully analyzed before filling. <br /> <br />I perceive this Council is moving in a different direction than previous councils. This <br />management team will support those efforts in an expedient fashion with a focus on <br />customer service. I expect a change in the organizational culture and I expect that to be <br />positive. Dr. Helmlinger allowed me to borrow her quote: "Change is not an indictment <br />on our past." <br /> <br />Please call if you have any questions. <br /> <br />DBF:su <br />cc: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager <br />Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager <br />