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County Administrator's Report 14. 15.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	12/06/2018
Issue: Employee Buyback Program Discussion
From:	Amy Lovoy
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Employee Buyback Program - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve an employee leave buyback program for this current Fiscal Year, for eligible participating employees of the Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials.

[Funding Source: Various Funds - $1,800,000 (estimated maximum)]

BACKGROUND:

Since 2012, the Board has annually authorized the employee buyback program, allowing current employees to sell up to a set amount of leave back to the County at their current hourly rate of pay. At the end of 2017, participating employees were allowed to redeem up to 80 hours of qualifying leave back, with the caveat of the employee having at least 100 hours of combined leave (excluding sick leave or ELB) remaining after the redemption. This recommendation includes an attachment which is a draft of the form to be used this year, if approved, which explains the terms of the buyback to a participating employee.

The majority of the program's estimated maximum cost of $1,800,000 would be borne by the General Fund. This estimate is based on 2016 and 2017 actuals. Also, if the Board does elect to participate in the buyback program, Human Resources Department will negotiate with each union prior to any participation by bargaining unit employees.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding is an estimated $1,800,000, with the majority of the cost borne by the General Fund.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
DRAFT - 2018 Leave Redemption Form