Discussion and possible action to direct the budget officers to identify and allocate additional funding currently estimated at $79,775 within the general operating budget for a budget amendment to secure this funding for the remainder of the fiscal year that is needed in the following accounts to fund the general order of personnel position for Slot #2728 in order to fulfill the necessary contractual obligation for the officer who is mandated to be paid as a sergeant and any needed back pay as required by and pursuant to the Webb County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); and any other matters incident thereto. This needed action was previously approved by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court under agenda items #8 on August 3, 2017 and #28 on July 24, 2017; and any other matters incident thereto.
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Amount |
Bal. |
End Bal. |
| From: |
Payroll Savings |
|
|
|
|
| To: |
1001-3010-001-410000 |
Payroll |
$49,036 |
$4,004,881 |
$4,053,917 |
| |
1001-3010-001-422000 |
FICA |
$3,751 |
$346,244 |
$349,995 |
| |
1001-3010-001-423000 |
Retirement-County Share |
$5,772 |
$532,558 |
$538,330 |
| |
1001-3010-001-421000 |
Health Insurance |
$6,555 |
$579,380 |
$585,935 |
| |
1001-3010-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$373 |
$35,400 |
$35,773 |
| |
1001-3010-001-426000 |
Worker’s Comp |
$8,581 |
$79,543 |
$88,124 |
| |
1001-3010-001-410030 |
Incentive Pay Peace Officer |
$265 |
$162,398 |
$162,663 |
| |
1001-3010-001-414030 |
Educational Incentive |
$3,450 |
$23,852 |
$27,302 |
| |
1001-3010-001-414000 |
Longevity |
$1,592 |
$23,852 |
$27,302 |
| |
1001-3010-001-414040 |
Uniform Allowance |
$400 |
$33,600 |
$34,000 |
| |
|
Total |
$79,775 |
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Issue: Law enforcement officer requires to be funded in the current 2017-2018 Webb County budget pursuant to the Webb County Deputy Sheriffs' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Article XXIII (Miscellaneous Provisions). This CBA articles mandates that at the conclusion of the service of the officer in Slot No. 2728 as a Webb County Sheriff's Office Commander, he shall resume the Non-Exempt position (Sergeant) from which he was appointed. His salary will be adjusted in accordance with the said Non-Exempt Position. As per Article XXIII Section 3, the County shall fund the position until the new budgetary process adopts the position into the General Order.
Solution: Direct the budget officers to find funding within the general operating budget utilizing salary savings or other viable options to continue to fund the salary and fringe benefits for this specific law enforcement officer.
Result: Webb County will remain in compliance with contractual stipulations in the collective bargaining agreement. Law enforcement office who has faithfully served with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office since 1987 will continue to serve the citizens of Webb County. |