Agenda - 08-18-2009 - Information Item

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Memorandum To: Laura Blackmon, County Manager From: Gayle Wilson, Solid Waste Director Subject: Revised Hours of Operation Date: May 5, 2009 At its April 16 meeting, the BOCC requested further information regarding the potential revision of Solid Waste Convenience hours. This report summarizes the proposals to reduce weekday hours by one hour in the evening, close on Thursdays and Sundays (in addition to Wednesday) and close the Bradshaw Quarry Center. All potential savings are based an implementation date of October 1, 2009. Current Operational Hours Proposed Operational Hours Monday 7 am to 7 m 7 am to 6 m Tuesday 7 am to 7 m 7 am to 6 m Wednesday Closed Closed Thursday ~ 7 am to 7 pm Closed Friday 7 am to 7 m _ T 7 am to 6 m Saturday 7 am to S m 7 am to S m Sunday 1 m to 5 m Closed Total Weekly Hours 62 hours 43 hours Potential Long Term Personnel Savings: Due to the substantial decrease in operating hours (19 hours) a potential savings in both permanent and non- permanent salaries is anticipated. One permanent Center Operator position would be eliminated as well as an estimated 5,058 hours annually in non-permanent (temporary) salary. Permanent employees would be required to work the Friday following Thanksgiving and the Monday following Christmas Day during the FY 09-10. Historically, schedules were revised utilizing non-permanent staffing. The required Holiday Pay funding, including benefits, is estimated at $ 5,086. The potential personnel savings reflects this reduction in savings. Personnel Costs (Permanent and Non-Permanent) Personnel Costs, includes one Center Operator, including benefits (40 weeks) deducted by additional holida a as a reduction of non- ermanent staffin . $ 26,149 Personnel Costs Non Permanent: (40 weeks $ 63,706 Total First Year Savin s $89,855