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The position would result in the following outcomes: 1. Increase the arganization of staff proposals implementing Board of Commissioners' goals. 2. Creation of visual aids that would provide improved understandability of staff praposals (PowerPoint, GIS, graphics, scenario spreadsheet analysis, and the like.). 3. Decrease the amount of time between proposals, amendments, and adoption. 4. Assist in the organization of special and regular agendas in terms of consistency and garnering multiple resources to create a thorough and understandable final product. 5. Permit the Planning Director to redirect professional energies on comprehensive, collaborative, communicative and progressive efforts. Hiring Urgency The position is requested at this time so recruitment may begin immediately and hiring may occur as soon as possible, possibly allowing training to begin in late spring. This will allow project activity to begin during the upcoming summer months. This timeframe allows for job orientation to take place during a slower Board of Commissioners' agenda period and permits the evolution of work products for August to October Board review. The position may not be an easy position to fill because of the strong multi-tasking, deadline oriented environment with job related traits to include excellent organizational, administrative and technical skill. A person with strong planning knowledge is required in order to develop understandable frnal products that accomplish the planning task. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Estimated costs for the position total approximately $9;000 (including one- time start up costs) for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Funding for the current year can be absorbed in the department's current year budget. The estimated cost of the position (salary, benefits and operating costs) for the upcoming fiscal year totals approximately $46,200. There are no offsetting revenues related to this position since it does not have a "user fee" component where development activity application fees defray the cost. RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the. Board approve the proposed new permanent full time Planning Projects Coordinator position effective April 17, 2001.