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Meeting Date:	06/27/2016
Submitted for:	Alberto Torres	Submitted By:	Alberto Torres
Department:	Constable Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective June 27, 2016:

Slot #	Title	Salary

2698	Deputy Constable	$38,402.54-$40,358.97 - 16/A-E
0584	Deputy Constable	$38,402.54-$40,358.97 - 16/A-E

Issue: The Webb County Constable Pct. 1 Department has a total of 19 deputies. In addition to the Constable's statutory duties, the department provides services to the Youth Village, J.J.A.E.P., and is the sole civil process server for Attorney General documents (which generates revenue to the general fund) in Webb County. Out of the 19 deputies, Two (2) slots became vacant, One (1) deputy is assigned to provide security to the Youth Village and performs bailiff duties for the Juvenile Magistrate Court, Two (2) deputies are assigned to provide security at J.J.A.E.P., Three (3) deputies are assigned to state and federal task forces (which generates forfeiture funds), and at times Two (2) deputies are assigned to provide security and bailiff duties to the Two (2) Justice of Peace Pct. 1 courts; currently leaving the department with only Nine (9) deputies to service the the over 40-60 documents received on a daily basis. The Constable Pct. 1 Department has to-date, generated approximately $78,000, in fees that are deposited into the County's general fund. The department projects generating an additional $40,000 in fees within the next Four (4) months, meeting or exceeding budget revenue expectations.

Solution: Authorization to fill slots to continue performing duties successfully and efficiently.

Result: The filling of these two (2) slots will allow the department to continue providing efficient and quality service to the constituents of Webb County, a safe environment to the employees and visitors of the Youth Village, and students and staff at the J.J.A.E.P. Additionally, the continuation of providing effective process service to generate funds for the County.

Fiscal Impact

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