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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Addition of 1.0 FTE Parks Study Session Date: May 25, 2016
Laborer to the Parks and Recreation COUNCIL MEETING Date: June 1, 2016
Department Department: Parks and Recreation
Presenter: Jeff Elevado
Phone: (360) 473-5428
SUMMARY: Parks and Recreation Department staffing levels have been reduced over several years
of budget reductions while the total number of acres of park and green space the department is
responsible for has increased significantly. Current maintenance responsibilities are not being met as
staff hours must be diverted to emphasis areas leaving some parks and facilities with minimal
support. The department has assumed responsibility for several new and renovated facilities which
are maintenance intensive and each present specific challenges and demand for additional man
power. Park Maintenance staff have been tasked with maintaining over 200 additional tree wells and
nearly 100 planting beds and rain gardens in the downtown area. Current staffing levels do not allow
crews to address deferred maintenance tasks, estimated at approximately 3,000 hours per year as
identified in a recently completed department workload analysis.
ATTACHMENTS: Hiring/Promotional Justification, Workload Analysis Result Letter
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The net savings realized by the reduction of salary
resulting from a new Director and the unfilled Recreation Manager position is approximately
$113,000 for 2016. No budget adjustment is required.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: o No Presentation ❑ FuIlPresentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: � ConsentAgenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to amend the 2016 Budget to remove the 1.0 FTE Recreation Manager position; and to add a
1.0 FTE Parks Laborer position in the Parks and Recreation Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: � Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15