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PWI July 24, 2002 Page 2 become productive members of society. Staff has conducted several background checks with other municipalities and has received very complementary comments. The other Cities have been very pleased with the work ethics of the clients and the ability of staff to concentrate on tasks that are more complicated. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff is requesting funding for four clients and a job coach, six hours, four days per week. Each client will be paid based on his or her individual productivity. Initially, the cost will be approximately $2,790 per month or $33,480 per year. (Expenses such as workers compensation and reasonable administrative support are included in the total). Once a contract is signed between the City and PWI, the contractor will conduct a time and motion study to determine an exact monthly rate. The clients are paid on a percentage rate based on their productivity level in comparison to a non -disabled worker. Throughout the term of the contract, the amount will vary according to individual worker productivity as determined through ongoing time studies. As pay is directly related to productivity, the contract ensures equitable pay for work completed. Costs will be adjusted either up or down as required, but would not exceed an increase of $500 per month beyond the initial estimate without being brought before the City Council for direction and approval. For the City to fund the same proposal with part -rime City custodians, the cost to the City would be approximately $55,000 per year, for a difference of approximately $21,520. It is not known at this time how many of the City's 19 facilities would be maintained by PWI. The City would furnish a vehicle and driver to shuttle the clients and job coach between City facilities as needed. The Parks, Recreation & Family Services Department would provide the vehicle and a part-time employee. Funding would be placed in the Building Maintenance Division's Professional Services Account #605- 6200-6211-2350. Costs charged to this account will be allocated to other funds as follows: General Fund, $15,000, Electric Utility $6,160, Water Utility $6,160 and Wastewater Utility $6,160. A copy of the proposed contract is attached. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None Staff recommends approval of a one-year contract with Partnerships With Industry to provide custodial maintenance of City buildings using four clients and one job coach six hours a day, four days per week and approve a Resolution No. to authorize staff to increase the budget in the Building Maintenance Division's Professional Services account (605-6200-6211-2350) by $33,480. Attachments: Resolution Contract REVIEW TEAM OXIX City Attorney: 2 Finance Director City Manager: OTHER: