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.
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
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.
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
To Be Determined
Funding Source:
To Be Determined
Balance:
To Be Determined
Financial Impact:
$79,775 in sergeant salary, fringe benefits, and CBA-related incentives