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Department of Transportation recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolutions 003-2021 and 004-2021 to authorize the Human Resources Department to initiate the Reduction in Force process and add 2.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) positions as follows:
a) Delete 1.0 FTE, filled, Deputy Director allocation,
b) Delete 2.0 FTE, filled, Sr. CADD Technician allocations;
c) Delete 1.0 FTE, filled, Sr. Development Technician allocation;
d) Delete 1.0 FTE, vacant, Planning Manager allocation;
e) Delete 1.0 FTE, vacant Transportation Engineer allocation;
f ) Delete 1.0 FTE, vacant, Sr. CADD Technician allocation,
g) Add 1.0 FTE Supervising Civil Engineer allocation; and;
h) Add 1.0 FTE Administrative Technician allocation.
FUNDING: Reduction in various departmental funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Over the last few years, the Department of Transportation (Transportation) has been experiencing difficulties balancing out the reduction of Road Fund revenues compared to the sharp increases in Road Fund expenditures. This reduction has been in the allocation of State Gas Tax revenue as well as State-funded Capital Projects money needed to maintain and build new roads and bridges.
As of recent, the Department has observed a decline in developer-oriented projects and revenues resulting from dwindling developable land and the COVID pandemic. This reduction has resulted in the need to look proactively at reducing budget appropriations so that the cost of positions which are offset with developer fees are not subsequently paid with funds that could be used for road maintenance. As such, the Department is recommending a reduction in force which will reduce salary and benefit expenses resulting in lower indirect costs or overhead to compensate for the reduced revenue.
To remain fiscally responsible, the Department is requesting the Board authorize the deletion of 1.0 FTE, filled, Deputy Director allocation, 2.0 FTE, filled, Sr. CADD T...
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