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File #: 25-1443    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Board Order Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 12/4/2025 In control: Aviation
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Extension of Extra-Help Hours Past the 960-Hour Limit for the Department of Aviation 3530-381 (4/5 Vote Required)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Aviation

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: 4/5th

SUBJECT:
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Extension of Extra-Help Hours Past the 960-Hour Limit for the Department of Aviation 3530-381 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a waiver of the 960-hour extra-help limitation for Scott Poplin and an extension of 960 hours, to a maximum of 1,920 hours for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required).

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
The Department of Aviation is comprised of 15 full-time positions that operate and manage six county-owned airports. Extra-help staff are used for assistance on airfield maintenance, terminal and facilities cleaning and maintenance, aircraft fueling, escorting, regulatory compliance, airport maintenance projects, and other related duties as assigned. Due to increased airline service, capital projects, and covering staff leave time, the Department of Aviation relies on extra-help positions to ensure completion of the increased workload and reduce overtime demand on full-time employees.

Scott Poplin has become fuel and fire certified and plays a critical role in mandatory coverage of the County of Humboldt's commercial service airport. Mr. Poplin provides staff coverage for staff leave time. Therefore, the Department of Aviation is requesting an extension of extra-help hours to a maximum of 1,920 hours through the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. The requested extension of extra-help hours is necessary to maintain the level of service and manage the workload during the remainder of the FY.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Aviation Enterprise Fund (3530-381)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (3530, 381)
FY25-26

Budgeted Expenses
$18,4...

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