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Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Operating Engineers Local No. 3 representing employees in the Corrections bargaining unit to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions regarding a new corrections Canine Officer Program.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
County of El Dorado (County) and the Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (Union) representing employees in the Corrections (CR) bargaining unit (Collectively, the Parties), have an executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period through June 30, 2026.
The Sheriff’s Office intends to implement a new correctional Canine officer program, where specially trained canines will be used to detect narcotics, articles, and other forms of contraband within both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville jail facilities, enhancing institutional safety and security. The County and Union met and conferred over the establishment of the program and terms of compensation.
In consideration of the operational needs identified by the Sheriff’s Office, Human Resources Department recommends the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the negotiated Letter of Agreement (LOA) at this time. The LOA shall become of full force and effect the first full pay period following approval and adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
ALTERNATIVES
The County negotiated this LOA in good faith with the Union under authority and direction of the Board, thus there are no recommended alternatives.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
10/17/2023 Legistar file 23-1861: Board adopted the most recent MOU for this bargaining unit.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Sheriff’s Office
Operating Engineers Local No. 3
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The approximate annual cost is $27,110. It is anticipated that the Sheriff’s Off...
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