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DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER VACANCY By: Givonna Reed Kone, Human Resources Manager Background Consent L Parks Maintenance Worker Todd Marlette resigned from his position July 17, 2009. At the July 14, 2009 Personnel Committee meeting, Mr. Marlette's resignation was accepted and staff indicated that a recommendation would be brought back to the committee regarding how and when to address the vacancy. After an analysis of the needs in the Parks Division and current and future budget constraints, city staff is recommending that a seasonal worker be hired to address immediate needs in the Parks Division for the remainder of 2009. Staff is further recommending that the full-time regular parks maintenance worker position be considered through the 2010 budget process. An analysis of the staffing needs in the Parks Division indicates that over the last year, the Division has lost approximately 5,000 hours of labor due in large part to the loss of budget dollars for the ICWC, the elimination of three seasonal positions, and a two week furlough for seasonal employees. Leaving the Parks Maintenance Worker position vacant will result in the loss of an additional 2,080 hours of labor. City staff has undertaken several measures to accommodate the loss of labor such as reducing mowing parameters in certain parks and mowing trails twice annually instead of the usual seven times annually. Losing an additional 2,080 hours of labor by not filling the Parks Maintenance Worker position will result in additional cut backs in the areas of park and cemetery mowing, boulevard tree replacement, the frequency of litter pick-up and a decreased level of assistance for event in the parks (i.e., Party in the Park). Funding Total 2009 compensation for the Parks Maintenance Worker position is $63,505. At an hourly rate not to exceed $12.00, the seasonal position will cost approximately $10,000 for the remainder of the year. The seasonal wage will be paid using the salary savings from the vacant Parks Maintenance Worker position. This arrangement will result in an overall savings of $16,000 for 2009. Personnel Committee Action Consider making a motion to accept staff's recommendation to fill the Parks Maintenance Worker vacancy with a seasonal worker for the remainder of 2009.