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MemorandumAgenda Item No. 21 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council Rose Beverly, City Manager FROM: Osei Amo-Mensah AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Creation of a Community Development Analyst Position DATE: July 28, 2025 BACKGROUND: Many local governments have established or are in the process of creating analyst positions to provide essential support across departmental operations. Considering the high volume of current projects and the need for the Planning & Community Development Department to maintain regular engagement with staff, Council, and the community, I am recommending the creation of a Community Development Analyst position. This role would be established in place of filling the previously budgeted Community Development Coordinator position. STATUS OF ISSUE: There is a need for the analyst position to assist the IT Department to train employees due to the proposed new 311 Platform software program for the department and others. It is also obvious that there have been challenges to the training and use of the current MyGov(5) software. Moreover, the department does not have enough staff to implement the recommendations of the recently adopted City of Paris Housing Study, including the upcoming City of Paris Comprehensive Plan Update. The General Summary of Duties: The Community Development Analyst supports the Planning Division by coordinating training, analyzing departmental needs, and assisting with long-range housing and development initiatives. The role also serves as a liaison between city departments, technical teams, and the public to ensure effective communication and program implementation. Within the department, the analyst would report directly to the Director of Planning & Community Development and would also provide support for IT functions, including but not limited to: • Support the Planning & Community Development Department as a training and development analyst, assisting in the gathering and documentation of technical and functional requirements from various city departments. Participate in planning and developing specialized training, staff development and occasionally customized and technology-based training. Attend meetings with key users to understand operational needs and propose viable technology solutions.