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C asc # g CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ELIMINATING TWO POSITIONS By: Givonna Reed Kone, Human Resources Manager Background In March 2009, staff conducted an analysis of building permit data from 2003-2008 and determined that with the decline in activity the city was overstaffed by two Building Inspectors. Two Building Inspectors were laid off on March 25, 2009. During 2010 budget discussions, staff again reviewed activity and staffing levels in the Building Division. After an extensive analysis of available work and 2010 budget projections, it has been determined that it is iri the best interest of the City of Ramsey to eliminate two full time positions .from the Building Inspections Division: a Building Inspector and the Secretary: Staff recommends laying off Andrew Schreder, the least senior Building Inspector, due to a shortage of work. Eliminating the Building Inspections Secretary position creates a situation where. the incumbent, Lana Howell, may be reassigned to the position held by the least senior member of her job class. Frankie Jo McNallan, who currently serves as Fire Secretary, is the least senior person in the Secretary job class. Per the AFSCME labor agreement, Frankie Jo McNallan would be Laid off and Lana Howell would be reassigned to the Fire Department Secretary position. If the recommended action is approved by the City Council, a two week notice will be given to Mr. Schreder and Ms. McNallan and severance benefits will be paid per the labor agreement and/or Personnel Policy. Funding Source Reducing staffing levels by these two positions will save the city $140,000 annually. Applicable severance payments will be paid from the Community Development Department's 2009 General Fund Budget and any unemployment benefits will be paid from the Insurance Fund. Committee Action Make a motion to eliminate afull-time Building Inspector position and the full-time Building Inspections Secretary position which will result in laying off Mr. Andrew Schreder and Ms. Frankie Jo McNallan. Each employee's last day of work will be October 9, 2009. Revi d ity Administrator CC: 9-22-09