Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (CSEA) CONCERNING THE CANINE PROGRAM
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 4 hours OT paid per week to the canine officer
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: A3150-10-1011
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (CSEA) CONCERNING THE CANINE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan (“County”) and the Sheriff’s Office of Sullivan County desire to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sullivan County Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA) concerning compensation for Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA) members assigned to the Sheriff’s Office (Jail Division) Canine Program, and
WHEREAS, one (1) Deputy Sheriff assigned as a canine handler to the Sheriff’s Office (Jail Division) Canine Program will have additional at home work duties consisting of caring for his/her dog(s) including but not limited to bathing, brushing, exercising, feeding, grooming, cleaning of the kennel or transport vehicle, administering drugs or medication for illness/injury and training, and
WHEREAS, one (1) Deputy Sheriff assigned as a canine handler to the Sullivan County Jail Canine Program shall be assigned a Sheriff’s Office vehicle for transporting the police dog(s). The County shall provide either a portable kennel or fixed cage to be used in the canine vehicle, and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the dog(s) and kennel arrangements for housing the dog(s) when one (1) Deputy Sheriff canine handler is unavailable, or as otherwise becomes necessary (e.g. vacation, illness etc.) shall be provided by the County at no cost to the Deputy Sheriff canine handler with the prior approval of the Sheriff or designee. The specific kennel shall be designated by the Sheriff or his designee, and
WHEREAS, all veterinary services and related expenses for the care of the dog(s) shall be provided by the County at no cost to the Deputy Sheriff canine handler. The County shall designate the specific veterinarian to be used. The Deputy Sheriff canine handler shall advise the Sheriff or designee prior to use of the veterinary services, except in the event of an emergency. The bill for services shall be billed directly to the County for payment, and
WHEREAS, all dog food shall be provided by the County at no cost to the Deputy Sheriff canine handler. The County shall designate the specific vendor where the dog food will be purchased from. The bill for the purchase of the dog food shall be billed directly to the County for payment, and
WHEREAS, all of the above described activities apply to work days as well as approved days off and vacation periods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as compensation for the aforementioned responsibilities, one (1) Deputy Sheriff assigned as a canine handler in the Sheriff’s Office (Jail Division) Canine Program will receive a total of four (4) hours overtime per week at the rate of time and one half (1.5X) their regular rate of pay for the off-duty care and maintenance of the dog(s) and its facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and Sullivan County Civil Service Employees’ Association approving said compensation in a form approved by the County Attorney.