Sponsor: Emergency Management & Homeland Security
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Amendments to Administrative Code - Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department
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Recommendation
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1. Approve amendments to the Administrative Code to incorporate the Emergency Management and Homeland Security department.
2. Direct the Chief Clerk to the County Board to amend the Administrative Code to reflect approved amendments.
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Background and Rationale
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The establishment of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security department is to support the Safety and Justice Service Team by aligning service team and countywide functions that support the county’s goals and strategic priorities including effective and efficient operations, strong Residents First service models and transparency and accountability in all business operations and practices.
The Ramsey County Home Rule Charter section 5.01A.1 states that acts of the Ramsey County Board, which shall be by ordinance, include the following: establish, structure, merge, or abolish any county department, office, agency, board or commission, except as provided for in this charter.
On August 6, 2024, the Ramsey County Board adopted the proposed Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department Ordinance which establishes the Emergency Management and Homeland Security department as part of the Safety and Justice Service Team. The Ordinance became effective on September 30, 2024, the end of the 45-day referendum period.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no specific racial equity impact associated with the proposed action.
Community Participation Level and Impact
A public hearing for the proposed ordinance change occurred on July 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse - Council Chambers. Members of the community were invited to attend and provide input. This action is administrative only and provides the final amendment to the Administrative Code.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact. The established budgets and full-time equivalents from the existing Emergency Management and Homeland Security division, will support the Emergency Management and Homeland Security department in 2024. Future budgets and full-time equivalents will be combined into a single departmental budget.
Last Previous Action
On August 6, 2024, the Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed Emergency Management and Homeland Security department ordinance (Resolution B2024-292).
Attachments
1. Proposed Amendments to the Administrative Code Redlined Version Amended Pages Only
2. Proposed Final Version of Amendments to the Administrative Code Amended Pages Only