Narrative of Resolution:
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In the past, we have struggled to fill the 3 Seasonal positions for the Traffic Control and the Solid Waste Department. A pay increase will give us the ability to hire the type of help that we require.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $12,800.00 per position
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE HOURLY RATE OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES THAT WORK IN THE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Works hires 7 Seasonal Employees each year at a current rate of $16.30 per hour and gives an additional $.50 increase per year of experience; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Control and Solid Waste Department have struggled to find Seasonal Employees because of the nature of the work that is performed and the competition with other contractors in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has approved the budget for each of the Public Works Seasonal positions at $12,800 that would allow for 16 - 40 hour weeks at $20 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate for the said positions have been evaluated by the Division of Public Works and compared to like jobs in the construction trades; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Division of Public works be authorized to hire 3 of the 7 seasonal titles at a rate of $20 per hour. The position numbers in the 2025 budget are 3177 & 3178 for the Traffic Control Department and position # 3137 for the Department of Solid Waste.