Coversheet

Commission Agenda Item

MEETING DATE: 1/14/2019

SUBJECT: Request for One (1) Additional Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in the Recreation & Culture Department

PREPARED BY: Donna Myers, Human Resources Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the addition of one (1) Full Time Equivalent in the Recreation & Culture Department, bringing the departmental total to eight (8) Full Time Equivalents.

Summary

The Recreation & Culture Department currently has seven (7) Full Time Equivalents (FTE) in the FY 2019 Budget. The department's budget also includes funding in professional services for contract staffing. In order to improve the efficiency of delivery an enhanced quality of services within the department, it is recommended the contract staffing funds be reallocated to provide for one (1) additional FTE in the department.

The additional FTE will be for a Recreation Assistant. The contract staffing will be reduced in order to facilitate this change. This request will increase the Recreation & Culture Department to eight (8) FTE.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: No


BUDGETED: No


ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:The Recreation & Culture Department FY 2019 Budget has available funding for the position, including the reallocation of funds for contract staffing from professional services.


COMMISSION GOALS: Strengthen Community Services