Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RANDSTAD, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Public Works Administrative Support Division has been using a temporary employee to supplement office operations. The City Engineering Department and Community Development have both indicated that they may need to use temporary staffing to supplement operations due to changes in staff levels.
The cost of the temporary employee in the Public Works Department will exceed $25,000. To ensure compliance with the City Manager's spending authority, staff is requesting Council's approval of the agreement with the temporary agency (Randstad, Inc.).
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Legislative History
Resolution 13-89 authorized the use of temporary staffing.
Purpose & Explanation
City staff has been reviewing the duties of the clerical support staff in Public Works, Engineering, golf, and Community Development and implementing job sharing programs as a way of determining the practicality of such an arrangement as a cost saving measure. Job sharing programs currently underway will continue through 2014.
Timing Considerations
Staff requests emergency legislation to ensure the timely acquisition of needed staff
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Randstad, Inc to use temporary employees in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Submitted by,
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr. Director of Public Works
Sonya Mottram, Administrative Support Supervisor