A total of 155 city employees will be laid off as part of cuts to this year's Omaha budget. The layoffs are part of an effort to make up an estimated $12 million shortfall in the 2009 budget.
Layoffs by city department:
Parks, Recreation and Public Property
75 part-time, 6 full-time
Likely impact: “Dramatic” reduction in the mowing and maintenance of city parks through the end of this season, as well as slower snow removal on trails.
Omaha Public Library
47 part-time, 4 full-time
Likely impact: Library closings and reduced hours for libraries that stay open.
Fire and Rescue (civilian employees)
5 contracted employees, 4 full-time
Planning Department
3 part-time, 2 full-time
Human Resources
1 part-time, 2 full-time
Finance Department
2 full-time
Public Works
2 part-time
Human Rights & Relations
1 full-time
Police Department (civilian employee)
1 full-time
Source: City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor
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