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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM
2.B.
Work Session
Meeting Date:
12/06/2017
Department Head:
Kristin McManus
Submitted By:
Kristin McManus, Magistrate, Court
Action Requested:
Discussion Item - No Action to be Taken

ITEM:

Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding a request for the creation of city employee position of Court Interpreter.  (Kristin McManus, City Magistrate)

SUMMARY:

The San Luis Municipal Court is requesting that the city create a city employee position of Court Interpreter. The Court currently utilizes contract interpreters, but due to the large demand for interpreter services in San Luis and the increasing certification requirements for court interpreters statewide, a salaried position is both beneficial and necessary at this time. 

The costs for the salaried position are calculated below. The salary amount was determined by considering salary averages state-wide for similar limited jurisdiction court positions and working in conjunction with the City's Human Resources department and their salary survey consultant. 

The benefits estimate was provided by the City's Finance Department and assume the maximum possible costs involved (an employee who has family/dependents that are also enrolled in City benefits). 

Annual Salary:      $29,000.00
Benefits:                $24,330.00 (maximum amount, assuming family dependents)
Total:                     $53,330.00

The Court has already contracted for court interpreter services for July 1, 2017- December 31, 2017, and would request this position begin January 1, 2018. The full cost of the salaried position for the remaining half of FY 2017-2018 is $26,665. 

RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:

Discussion and possible directions to staff only, no action.

Fiscal Impact

IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
Yes
CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
City
TOTAL:
$26,690.00
BUDGETED AMOUNT:
$0.00
AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
Not Applicable
ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
See Table Below

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):

Account Information
Account # GL ACCOUNT Budge Amount Requested Balance as of 11/21/2017
100-160-50000 Salaries $14,500.00 $192,336.06
100-160-50110 Vision $70.00 $689.41
100-160-50115 Medfica $210.00 $2,796.06
100-160-50120 Fica $900.00 $11,924.44
100-160-50125 Medical Insurance $8,850.00 $47,884.36
100-160-50130 State Retirement $1,670.00 $22,057.98
100-160-50135 State Unemployment $90.00 $1,155.73
100-160-50145 Life Insurance $130.00 $1,786.32
100-160-50145 Worker's Compensation $40.00 $892.15
100-160-50155 Dental $230.00 $2,013.45
Total: 26,690.00

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