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Item 7E Monday, February 8, 2016 Approving the 2016 PW Seasonal Positions Page 2 under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) upon termination of the employee’s employment, thereby creating even more burdens to the employer. Staff is recommending hiring 10 seasonal employees and staggering them to ensure that they do not exceed 119 days. Three of the seasonal positions are paid from the Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, and storm). Staff has created a means to track this time in order to comply with the provisions under the Affordable Healthcare Act. Summer Seasonal Employees – Duties include general Public Works and parks maintenance duties. The employees generally are employed for about three months in the summer – mid-to late-May to mid-to late-August. Typically one Parks Division seasonal employee and one Utility Division seasonal employee begin employment in April. Fall Seasonal Employee – There are two (2) seasonal positions, one (1) in Public Works Utilities Division and one (1) in the Parks Division. Historically, summer positions are extended to cover Duties performed by the Public Works Utilities Division seasonal employee includes assisting with the utility locates, hydrant and valve maintenance, sanitary sewer and manhole cleaning, stormwater system maintenance, and other department related duties. The duties of the fall seasonal employee in the Parks Division include fall activities such as mowing, leaf clean up, mower maintenance, assisting with brush removal and tree trimming, and providing assistance in year-end maintenance activities. . Wage Proposal for 2016 Seasonals: Staff recommends no wage increases for 2016 Public Works Seasonals. In 2015, new hire seasonal positions were filled at $11.00/hour, and returning seasonal workers were compensated at $11.75/hour. Each summer seasonal employee will work up to 40 hours per week and not exceed 119 calendar days. The fall seasonal employees may also work 40 hours per week: however, hours may be fewer since these positions are often filled with current college students that are available part-time only. All seasonal positions will remain on staff for a period no longer than 119 calendar days. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the Seasonal Public Works Positions for 2016. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Desaree Crane