To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Allocation of Parks Caretaker I for Public Works Parks & Recreation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Allocate one (1.0) full-time equivalent (FTE) Parks Caretaker I (class 0272, salary range 310, position 05) in budget unit (BU) 713, effective immediately following approval.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund 1100713 Parks and Recreation
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works seeks authorization to allocate one full-time (1.0 FTE) Parks Caretaker I position in order to fill the position for which funding was approved by your Board during the Mid-year Budget Report presented on February 26, 2019.
The Parks and Recreation Division of Humboldt County Public Works provides maintenance, oversight and management to all county owned parks. The demands of aging structures, safety requirements, implementation of security and standard day-to-day management of the parks has placed a burden on existing staff as we struggle and seek to meet the daily needs of the public throughout the Humboldt County Parks system.
The current staffing level within the Parks Division makes it difficult for the Division to adequately manage all thirteen (13) parks' facilities. There are currently six (6) full-time and up to four (4) seasonal extra help parks caretakers to service year-round needs of all thirteen (13) parks and trails and three (3) boat ramps. There currently is not enough of a presence. Existing staff works overtime to meet basic needs required to keep the parks open. Vandalism is one of the on-going issues at the parks. Payment stations continue to be broken into, translating into loss of revenue. Basic amenities such as restrooms, fire pits, benches, lighting, and playgrounds are in continuous need of repair and upkeep. Campsites need to be cleaned regularly and litter is constantly being disposed of by parks staff.
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