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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
5.B.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/27/2017
- Department Head:
- Kristin McManus
- Submitted By:
- Kristin McManus, Magistrate, Court
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action 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
At the City Council Work Session on December 6, 2017, City Council directed legal research on the legality of Court Special Funds to be used for this position. The City Attorney has researched the issue and there is legal authority to use Court Special Funds for this purpose.
The Court has already contracted for court interpreter services for July 1, 2017- December 31, 2017, and would request this position beginning January 1, 2018. The full cost of the salaried position for the remaining half of FY 2017-2018 is $26,665.00.
Annual Salary: $29,000.00
Benefits: $24,330.00 (maximum amount, assuming family dependents)
Total: $53,330.00
At the City Council Work Session on December 6, 2017, City Council directed legal research on the legality of Court Special Funds to be used for this position. The City Attorney has researched the issue and there is legal authority to use Court Special Funds for this purpose.
The Court has already contracted for court interpreter services for July 1, 2017- December 31, 2017, and would request this position beginning January 1, 2018. The full cost of the salaried position for the remaining half of FY 2017-2018 is $26,665.00.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
A. I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CREATION OF A COURT INTERPRETER POSITION IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
B. I MOVE THAT THIS POSITION BE FUNDED FOR JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 FROM ________________________________________________________________________.
B. I MOVE THAT THIS POSITION BE FUNDED FOR JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 FROM ________________________________________________________________________.
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 # | 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 |