HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2012.08.01 - 20464HUMAN RESOUR-G-ES COMMITTEE
August 1, 2012
REPORT (MISC. #12185)
BY: Human Resources Committee, John A. Scott, Chairperson
RE: Sheriff's Office — Reorganization of the Forensic Laboratory and Related Position
Changes
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee having reviewed MR #12185 on July 25, 2012
Reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Nuccio. Hatchett and Covey absent.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION '#12185 July 18, 2012
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — REORGANIZATION OF THE FORENSIC LABORATORY AND RELATED
POSITION CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting a reorganization of positions in the Forensic Laboratory to prepare
for the future of the laboratory and the changes that are occurring with technology and Laboratory
Certification; and
WHEREAS the establishment of the DNA Laboratory will provide a service that will expedite the analysis
of forensic evidence to assist in the prosecution of criminal cases; and
WHEREAS this reorganization is requested to meet the increased demands on the Results Program
caused by the current and projected boost in the number of medical and synthetic marijuana cases; and
WHEREAS this reorganization is also requested to address the additional work load requirements
resulting from the demands of Confirmation Testing of positive urine test, and the projected increased
quality assurance assignments resulting from the establishment of the new DNA Laboratory; and
WHEREAS the proposed reorganization would create the following new classifications: Forensic Biologist
Leader (Grade 16), and Forensic Biologist (grade 14), to perform the functions relating to DNA analysis;
and
WHEREAS it is requested to create one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Biologist Leader position
and one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Biologist position in the Investigative & Forensic Services
Division, Forensic Services Unit (#4030910); and
WHEREAS it is requested to create one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Toxicologist Chemist
position (Grade 12) to assist in handling the backlog of cases and increase in caseload, and two (2) part-
time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year GF/GP Office Assistant ll positions instead of utilizing a full-time
employee for office support in the Investigative & Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit
(4030910); and
WHEREAS it is requested to create two (2) full-time eligible GF/GP Office Assistant I positions in the
Corrective Services Satellite Division, East Annex Unit (4030430) to provide support for the two results
program collection sites; and
WHEREAS to offset the cost of this reorganization it is proposed to delete the following positions: One (1)
full-time eligible GF/GP Deputy II Road Patrol position (#4030615-01255), one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP
Forensic Lab Specialist II position (#4030910-06406), one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Artist
position (#4030910-06410), one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Office Assistant II position (#4030910-
05759), one (1) full-time non-eligible Office Assistant I position (4030430-10817), and one (1) part-time
non-eligible Office Assistant I position (#4030430-10819); and
WHEREAS effective with the FY 2013 budget, the proposed reorganization upwardly reclassifies one (1)
GF/GP Chemist Assistant (Grade 9) position to Forensic Toxicologist Chemist (Grade 12) classification;
and
WHEREAS this reorganization will result in operational efficiencies and the Sheriff is committed to not
increasing the general fund costs in this matter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
reorganization of the Forensic Laboratory in the Investigative and Forensic Services Division of the
Sheriff's Office which includes the following actions:
1. Create the following new classifications:
Classification Grade FLSA
Forensic Biologist Leader 16 Exempt
Forensic Biologist 14 Non-Exempt
2. Create one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Biologist Leader position and one (1) full-time
eligible GF/GP Forensic Biologist position in the Investigative & Forensic Services Division,
Forensic Services Unit (#4030910).
3. Create One (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Toxicologist Chemist position (Grade 12), and
two (2) part-time non-eligible 1,000 hour per year GF/GP Office Assistant II positions in the
Investigative & Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit (#4030910).
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. Create Two (2) full-time eligible GF/GP Office Assistant I positions in the Corrective Services
Satellite Division, East Annex Unit (#4030430).
5. Delete the following GF/GP positions in the Sheriff's Office:
Classification Position No.
Deputy II - FTE (4030615-01255)
Forensic Lab Specialist II - FTE (4030910-06406)
Forensic Artist - FTE (4030910-06410)
Office Assistant ll - FTE (4030910-05759)
Office Assistant I - FINE (4030430-10817)
Office Assistant I - PTNE (4030430-10819)
6. To upwardly reclassify the following position:
Position Number From Grade To Grade
4030910-10807 Chemist 9 Forensic 12
Assistant Toxicologist
Chemist
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the Forensic Biologist and the Forensic Biologist
Leader positions are contingent upon securing grant funding, generate additional General Fund revenue
through contracted lab work or other budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the Forensic Toxicologist Chemist and Office Assistant
I positions for the results program are contingent upon maintaining General Fund revenue through
contracted lab work or other budget adjustments.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution #12185 July 18, 2012
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
Classification
Forensic Biologist Leader
Forensic Biologist
Grade FLSA
16 Exempt
14 Non-Exempt
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12185) August 1, 2012
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — REORGANIZATION OF THE FORENSIC LABORATORY AND RELATED
POSITION CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution
and finds:
1. The Sheriffs Office proposes to reorganize current and anticipated technical staff positions in
the lab.
2. This reorganization is requested to meet the increased demands on the Results Program
caused by the current and projected boost in the number of medical and synthetic marijuana
cases and will generate an increase in Lab Fee revenue of $43,999.
3. This reorganization will result in operational efficiencies and the Sheriff is committed to not
increasing the General Fund costs in this matter,
4. The Sheriff will draw funds in the amount of $271,280 from Deferred Revenue GL Lab Fees
Enhancement Funds (account #222410) to pay for one-time capital equipment in the amount
of $236,280 and $35,000 to pay for professional services consultants related to the laboratory
renovations.
5. The Sheriff also anticipates applying for and receiving Paul Coverdale FY 2013 Federal
Operating grant funding estimated to be in excess of $71,412 per year to support two new
Biologist positions/classifications included with this reorganization.
6. In the event grant funding is not received, the Sheriff's Office will continue the funding of
these positions from their GL forfeiture account and/or increased GF Lab Fee revenues, or
other budget adjustments.
7. The reorganization of the Forensic Laboratory in the Investigative and Forensic Services
Division of the Sheriff's Office is effective October 1, 2012 (FY 2013) and includes the
following personnel actions:
A. Create the following new classifications:
B. Create one (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Biologist Leader position and one (1) full-time eligible
GF/GP Forensic Biologist position in the Investigative & Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit
(#4030910).
C. Create One (1) full-time eligible GF/GP Forensic Toxicologist Chemist position (Grade 12), and two (2)
part-time non-eligible 1,000 hour per year GF/GP Office Assistant II positions in the Investigative &
Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit (#4030910).
D. Create Two (2) full-time eligible GF/GP Office Assistant I positions in the Corrective Services Satellite
Division, East Annex Unit (#4030430):
E. Delete the following GF/GP positions in the Sheriff's Office:
Classification
Deputy II - FTE
Forensic Lab Specialist II - FTE
Forensic Artist - FTE
Office Assistant II - FTE
Office Assistant II - FTNE
Office Assistant II - PTNE
Position No.
(4030615-01255)
(4030910-06406)
(4030910-06410)
(4030910-05759)
(4030430-10817)
(4030430-10819)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a
absent.
roll call vote with Long, Runestad and Quarles
F. To upwardly reclassify the following position:
Position Number
4030910-10807
From Grade
Chemist 9
Assistant
To
Forensic
Toxicologist
Chemist
Grade
12
8. The budgets for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015 are amended as follows:
Enhancement Funds
Lab Fees
Federal Operating Grants
Total Revenue
Salaries
Social Security
Unemployment Ins.
Workers Comp.
Retirement
Group Life
Disability
Hospitalization
Dental
Optical
Salaries
Social Security
Unemployment Ins.
Workers Comp.
Retirement
Group Life
Disability
Hospitalization
Dental
Optical
Salaries
Social Security
Unemployment Ins.
Workers Comp.
Retirement
Group Life
Disability
Hospitalization
Dental
Optical
Salaries
Social Security
Unemployment Ins.
Workers Comp.
Retirement
Group Life
Disability
Hospitalization
Dental
Optical
Membership Dues
Professional Svcs
Equipment Maint.
Other Expendable Equipment
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030901-116240-670285
4030901-116240-630686
4030901-116240-610313
Expenditures
4030401-116245-702010
4030401-116245-722790
4030401-116245-722820
4030401-116245-722750
4030401-116245-722770
4030401-116245-722760
4030401-116245-722810
4030401-116245-722780
4030401-116245-722800
4030401-116245-722850
4030601-110030-702010
4030601-110030-722790
4030601-110030-722820
4030601-110030-722750
4030601-110030-722770
4030601-110030-722760
4030601-110030-722810
4030601-110030-722780
4030601-110030-722800
4030601-110030-722850
4030901-116240-702010
4030901-116240-722790
4030901-116240-722820
4030901-116240-722750
4030901-116240-722770
4030901-116240-722760
4030901-116240-722810
4030901-116240-722780
4030901-116240-722800
4030901-116240-722850
4030901-110050-702010
4030901-110050-722790
4030901-110050-722820
4030901-110050-722750
4030901-110050-722770
4030901-110050-722760
4030901-110050-722810
4030901-110050-722780
4030901-110050-722800
4030901-110050-722850
4030901-116240-731213
4030901-116240-731458
4030901-116240-730646
4030901-116240-750170
FY2013
$271,280
43,999
71,412
$ 12,152
3,511
45
575
19,241
167
758
27,946
1,524
220
(49,780)
(3,808)
(184)
(1,299)
(18,817)
(154)
(722)
(13,973)
(762)
(110)
75,498
5,776
279
699
25,329
234
1,006
13,973
727
111
(1,133)
(1,844)
(4)
287
(10,693)
(91)
(427)
( 13,974)
(762)
(109)
9,200
35,000
1,733
5,880
FY2014 & 2015
$ 0
43,999
71,412
$115,411
$12,152
3,511
45
575
19,241
167
758
27,946
1,524
220
(49,780)
(3,808)
(184)
(1,299)
(18,817)
(154)
(722)
(13,973)
(762)
(110)
75,498
5,776
279
699
25,329
234
1,006
13,973
727
111
(1,133)
( 1,844)
(4)
287
(10,693)
(91)
(427)
( 13,974)
(762)
(109)
9,200
0
1,733
5,880
4030901-116240-750280
4030901-116240-760157
4030901-116240-778675
4030901-116240-774636
Laboratory Supplies
Capital Equipment
Telephone Communications
Info Tech Operations
Total Expenses
21,792
236,280
786
4 608
$ 386,691
21,792
0
786
4,608
$ 115,411
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Resolution #12185 August 1, 2012
Moved by Weipert supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson,
Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
HEREBY APPROVE SOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 1,
2012, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 1 st day of August, 2012.
ELU2- (24,
Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County