23-1659 : Bollman, Nowakowski: Report Request for Civil Service Employment of People Living with Disabilities

This resolution, sponsored by Chair Bollman and Civil Service Committee Member Nowakowski, reaffirms the City of Buffalo's commitment to equal opportunity employment and the principles of diversity and inclusion. It specifically directs the Human Resources Department to prepare and submit a comprehensive report by November 28, 2025, detailing the number of City of Buffalo Civil Service jobs currently filled by individuals with disabilities, classified under New York State Civil Service Law Chapter 278 Section 55-A. The report will also break down these positions by department and nature of work, ensuring the privacy of individuals through aggregated data. All relevant city departments and agencies are required to collaborate with Human Resources on this data collection effort. The resolution also acknowledges October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited indicates that in 2022, only 21.3% of people with disabilities were employed, a rate 44.1% lower than those without disabilities, highlighting the need for such initiatives.