Posted: May 23, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF052825-10 Ordinance No. 6671

Agenda Item Title:

Ordinance No. 6671, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.40 of the Rapid City Municipal Code to Rename the Finance Officer to the Chief Financial Officer and to Modify the Job Duties of the Position

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
05/28/2025
City Council Hearing Date:
06/02/2025
City Council First Reading Date:
06/02/2025
City Council Second Reading Date:
06/16/2025
Petitioner:
Mayor Jason Salamun
Staff Contact:
Leah Braun
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The proposed ordinance amendments will strategically realign City departments, leveraging existing vacancies to remain FTE neutral while enhancing oversight and operational efficiency for improved community service. This includes expanding the scope of the City Finance Officer to Chief Financial Officer with consolidated responsibilities. Additionally, the Public Works Department Director will be retooled as Chief Operations Officer with an expanded scope. This reorganization aims to create a more efficient, accountable and responsive City government.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve
Origination Recommendation Notes:
2025 05/28 - L&F recommendation: Approve 4-1 with Strommen voting no.
City Council Recommendation Notes:
2025 06/02 - Continue 7-3 to August 4th CC meeting, with Maher, Biberdorf, and Roseland voting no.

Attachments & Links to Download:

LF052825-10 Ord No 6671 CFO FINAL

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