To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks and Recreation Commission to fill a maximum of 400 seasonal pooled positions in FYE 2025 with positions and wage rates taking effect January 1, 2025
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to hire a maximum of 400 seasonal pooled positions over the course of FYE 2025, with attached Seasonal Positions and wage rates taking effect January 1, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
Having the ability to employ up to 400 seasonal pooled positions will fulfill the duties and responsibilities as set by the Parks and Recreation Commission and County Board. Parks will adhere to the budget approved by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
DISCUSSION:
There are fifty-six (56) distinct seasonal position utilized by the Parks, seasonally, to support the programs and services spread across all facilities and locations, throughout Genesee and Lapeer Counties, owned and operated by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, plus the City of Flint parks, State Park in Flint, and the newly added Flint River Watershed Coalition program. Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission owns or maintains 91% of public parkland in Genesee County.
No position will pay less than $15.00 per hour.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
To have personnel position numbers created and commence the hiring process.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. Positions being fully funded by grant funds and Parks and Recreation Commission budgeted funds.
Grant funded contracted and endowment positions within For-Mar Nature Preserve, Keep Genesee County Beautiful, City of Flint parks, State Park, and Flint River Watershed Coalition may have a reduction in hours and/or employees.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:...
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