Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Human Resources
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Unrepresented Pay Plan and Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2021 as reflected in Exhibit 1.
(A member of the public pulled this item.)
(Consistent with Board Rules, a member of the public was given 10 minutes in total to speak to all Public Meeting Items, and additional time to address Quasi-Judicial Items and Public Hearing Items.)
ACTION: (10:59 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE creation of new job classifications, elimination of unused job classifications, and salary range reallocations, as reflected in Exhibit 2.
(A member of the public pulled this item.)
(Consistent with Board Rules, a member of the public was given 10 minutes in total to speak to all Public Meeting Items, and additional time to address Quasi-Judicial Items and Public Hearing Items.)
ACTION: (10:59 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
C. MOTION TO EXTEND base salary increase granted to unrepresented employees for Fiscal Year 2021 to the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the County Auditor.
(A member of the public pulled this item.)
(Consistent with Board Rules, a member of the public was given 10 minutes in total to speak to all Public Meeting Items, and additional time to address Quasi-Judicial Items and Public Hearing Items.)
ACTION: (10:59 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
D. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement these increases and changes in Motions A, B, and C.
(A member of the public pulled this item.)
(Consistent with Board Rules, a member of the public was given 10 minutes in total to speak to all Public Meeting Items, and additional time to address Quasi-Judicial Items and Public Hearing Items.)
ACTION: (10:59 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
Sections 14.27, 14.28, 14.37, and 14.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code establish that Board approval is required for periodic amendment of the Classification and Pay Plans. Section 22.107 of the Broward County Administrative Code, which provides for Retirement Health Savings, requires amendment for the addition of a new program.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the Classification and Pay Plans.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
Motion A of this item seeks approval of the Unrepresented Pay Plan and Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2021 (Plan) (Exhibit 1). The proposed Plan includes a 3% base salary increase for unrepresented employees, who have received a “meets” or “exceeds” overall expectations on their most recent evaluation.
Motion B seeks approval of classification actions necessary to proactively maintain Broward County's Classification and Pay Plans (Exhibit 2). This item includes the elimination of unused job classifications, creation of new job classifications, and salary range reallocations. These periodic adjustments reflect the active management of the County’s classification system and provide timely resolution for affected agencies. These adjustments are effective on October 4, 2020. This action will increase the Position Cap by one in the Transportation Surtax Fund, effective Fiscal Year 2101.
Motion C extends the base salary increase granted to unrepresented employees for Fiscal Year 2021 to the three positions that report to the Board of County Commissioners (County Administrator, County Attorney, and County Auditor), including the approval of any necessary contractual modifications for Fiscal Year 2021.
Motion D authorizes the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement these increases and changes in Motions A, B, and C.
Source of Additional Information
David Kahn, Director, Human Resources Division, 954-357-6005
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Motions A and C: Cost for Motions A and C is approximately $3.5 million and can be accommodated within the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.
Motion B: Funding for Motion B is approximately $35.5k and can be accommodated within the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.