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CITY OF COLTON ITEM #8 AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CIN COUNCIL FROM: ANTHONY ARROYO, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 1'% SUBJECT: APPROVE THE JOB DESCRIPTION, SALARY RESOLUTION AND RECRUITMENT FOR THE GENERAL LABORER POSITION. DATE: AUGUST 29, 2005 BACKGROUND: The City has historically contracted out temporary labor help from private agencies. Temporary agencies make their money by charging the city a high dollar per hour amount and pay the temporary employee much less. On multiple occasions, some temporary agencies have tried to bill the city twice for work done during the same week. In addition, timesheets have been missing and, due to the extremely high turnover rates on these positions, it has delayed proper administration. The city continues to pay various hourly rates depending on the position for every new temporary employee. These rates continue to be costly to the city. However, by approving a General Laborer position, the city will be able to cut down these costs. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The city currently utilizes several general laborers from temporary agencies. The average cost for a new temporary employee is $13.45 per hour. It could cost the city approximately $2,331 per month for a temporary general laborer (assuming each temporary employee works full-time). By creating a General Laborer position, the city only pays approximately $1,559 per month at salary range A ($9.00 per hour), saving up to a total of $772 per month per employee. The city may have 5-7 temporary laborers at one time. Creating this position could save the city up to $64,750 per year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost will vary and will be absorbed by the contracting department's various projects. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not applicable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the job description, salary resolution and recruitment for the General Laborer Position. Attachment: Job Description Resolution Prepared by: Javier Ochiqui REVIEW TE O i City Attorney: Finance Director: l City Manager: OTHER: