HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report-Staffing for Public WorksSTAFF REPORT
DATE: November 22, 2016
CONSENT
ITEM #:
AGENDA ITEM: Staffing-Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
As part of the TKDA utility services study completed earlier this year, the consultant laid out a staffing
plan for utilities as the infrastructure grows. It is noted in his report that the other ½ FTE could be used for
streets to account for the increase of street miles that will be maintained by the city.
The Finance Committee discussed this position as part of their review of the 2017 utility budgets at the
November 9th meeting. Funding for the ½ FTE remained in the water, sewer and stormwater funds with
the understanding that staff would look into the general fund budget for the other ½ FTE.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The Public Works Director was also at the Finance Committee meeting and noted the need for additional
staff as the city takes on more infrastructure next year (water, sewer, stormwater, streets, parks, etc). The
position would be crossed trained in all areas as has been the cities past practice with public works
operators.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost for an additional employee (base salary and full benefits) would be $63,940. Half of this ($31,970)
would be charged to the general fund, .2FTE ($12,788) to water, .2FTE ($12,788) to sewer and .1FTE
($6,394) to stormwater.