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Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve and adopt a resolution amending the Office of Emergency Services Budget Unit 8056-001-CAO005 to increase appropriations by $171,000 for the Care and Shelter Branch of the Emergency Operations Center financed by a release of Cannabis Assignment (BSA 001-3132) or other source approved by the Board (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget Unit 8056-001-CAO005.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and adopt a resolution amending the Office of Emergency Services Budget Unit 8056-001-CAO005 to increase appropriations by $171,000 for the Care and Shelter Branch of the Emergency Operations Center financed by a release of Cannabis Assignment (BSA 001-3132) or other source approved by the Board (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget Unit 8056-001-CAO005;
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated in Spring of 2020 to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The EOC has many branches staffed by County Disaster Service Workers (DSW). DSWs are County employees re-assigned from various County departments to work emergencies. Monterey County historically seeks voluntary reassignment to staff the EOC. The Department of Social Services (DSS), through the Care and Shelter Branch of the Emergency Operations Center, has staffed and managed the COVID-19 Alternative Housing Sites since April 2020. The department has experienced significant staffing impacts due to the long-term reassignment of staff to the Alternative Housing Sites.
We encourage all County Departments and Board Offices to reassign workers if they have the capacity. Every County employee was required to complete a survey related to DSW skills and we ha...
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