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General Fund

FY2019 DISCUSSION

The FY2019 will be characterized by two major restructuring initiatives to the city’s pension and leave
plans. FY2018 saw the end of a three-year study resulting in a recommendation to the Mayor and Council
to put the pension plan on a more sustainable path. The cost and complexity of the city’s leave structure
will be examined and recommendations made to simplify and administer more easily.

Along with the above, three other major initiatives include the city outsourcing of the administration of
Family Medical Leave and Americans with Disabilities Act that should streamline the process and provide
a more consistent approach; formally assess the city’s Wellness Program and create strategic plan to
make the City of Fort Worth’s Wellness Program a leader in the field; and provide recommendations on
improving Police hiring process for a more consistent, transparent and inclusive recruitment process that
identifies the best candidates to serve the citizenry.

HORIZON ISSUES
• Rising cost of benefits – healthcare, pension, leave, etc.
• Government regulation of pay and benefits
• Competitive environment in finding high-quality candidates for positions
• Functionality of electronic systems/ability to automate processes/functions
• Health status of employees and retirees

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