Narrative of Resolution:
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Approve double time for Correction Officers working overtime at the Sullivan County Jail for the period between February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: Average of $40,000 a month
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY LUIS A. ALVAREZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING DOUBLE TIME FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS WORKING OVERTIME BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND JULY 31, 2025
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 540-24 that authorized paying Correction Officers double time for a period of September 19, 2024 through January 31, 2025 due to the increase overtime due to staffing shortages and retirements, and resignations; and
WHEREAS, there continues to be a shortage of Corrections Officers, and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Jail Division continue to be overworked constantly, and
WHEREAS, this staffing shortage has resulted in increased amounts of overtime.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the continuation of double time for those Correction Officers working overtime between February 1, 2025 and July 31, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget modification for this additional funding of approximately $40,000 a month for this expenditure shall be transferred from the contingent account into the personnel overtime line under the Sheriff Jail account.
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