Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend RES 20-1066 and authorize the Office of Emergency Services to utilize funds approved under RES 20-1066 to reimburse costs incurred by the County departments for Disaster Service Workers assignments as part of the COVID-19 response efforts which cannot be covered by other revenues already approved by the Board (4/5th vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Amend RES 20-1066 and authorize the Office of Emergency Services to utilize funds approved under RES 20-1066 to reimburse costs incurred by the County departments for Disaster Service Workers assignments as part of the COVID-19 response efforts which cannot be covered by other revenues already approved by the Board (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On December 21, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved RES 20-1066 which authorized the amendment of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) budget to increase appropriations by $171,000 for the Care and Shelter Branch of the Emergency Operations Center financed by the Cannabis fund. This funding was intended to hire temporary Alternative Housing Site personnel through temporary staffing agencies for a four (4) week period.
Due to the long-term staffing needs of OES and the continued COVID-19 response efforts, it has been determined that many operational needs of OES can be filled by County employees, and temporary workers if needed. The Human Resources Department continues to work with County departments to identify employees for reassignment to Disaster Service Worker (DSW) roles as part of the COVID-19 response efforts. Through this process, County departments have identified the following funding restrictions which prevent non-General Fund positions/employees from participating as DSWs:
* Departments may lose the funding associated with positions funded through grants, State and federal funding and enterprise funds; and
* Service departments...
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