To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Extension of Extra-Help Hours for 2 Employees of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an extension of the 960 extra-help hour limitation for Stephen Falkenstrom, Extra Help Deputy II, (Budget Unit 1100-221600) of an additional 735 hours, for a maximum of 1,695 hours for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Approve an extension of the 960 extra-help hour limitation for Alice Rosendahl, Extra-Help Administrative Secretary (Budget Unit 1100-221100) of an additional 477 hours, for a maximum of 1,437 hours for 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:
HCSO, per an agreement with the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, provides in-court security for judicial officers, courtroom staff, and all those who attend the court. Due to staff shortages caused by national recruitment issues, Extra Help Deputies are necessary to maintain the staffing level per the agreement. Considering the current staffing situation, staff recommends waiving the 960-hour maximum limit of extra help hours for Stephen Falkenstrom and allowing for an additional 735 hours for a maximum of 1,695 hours this fiscal year.
The Sheriff's Business Office has experienced short staffing this fiscal year jeopardizing HCSO's ability to keep up with contracting, accounts payable, receivables, time and attendance processing, personnel actions processing, training requests and various accounting tasks. The use of extra-help has been crucial to keep th...
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