Resolution - #02-05-120 - 05/14/2002

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Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #02-05-120 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF JENNIFER FURAN AS THE CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST INTERN WHEREAS, on January 22, 2002, the Council authorized staff to hire a Crime Prevention Specialist Intern for the Police Department. WHEREAS, the position was posted on the Internet and four applications were received; and WHEREAS, two candidates were interviewed by a staff panel. The panel did not recommend hiring either of the candidates. WHEREAS, the position was posted in the StarTribune and 29 letters of interest were received, and WHEREAS, 11 candidates were interviewed by the same staff panel, and the panel recommended to the Personnel Committee to hire Brenda Cooper for the Crime Prevention Specialist Internship. WHEREAS, Ms. Cooper began employment but submitted her resignation shortly after beginning work due to family medical issues. WHEREAS, Staff then reviewed the other candidates that were interviewed and contacted the next highest-ranking candidate, Jennifer Furan. Ms. Furan was still interested in the internship opportunity; therefore, the panel recommended to the Personnel Committee to hire Jennifer Furan as the Crime Prevention Specialist Intern. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to ratify the hiring of Jennifer Furan as the Crime Prevention Specialist Intern. 2) That Ms. Furan will be compensated at a wage of $10.00/hour for an initial period not to exceed six months. Ms. Furan's hiring is contingent on successful completion of drug/alcohol screening. 3) That as a part-time temporary position, Ms. Furan will not be eligible for vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, or health and life insurance