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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