HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-09-2016 - Agenda Items 1 and 2 Abstract ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 9, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 1 and 2
SUBJECT: Discussion of County Departments' FY2016-17 Recommended Budgets within
the Functional Leadership Teams, and Discussion of Employee Pay and Benefits
DEPARTMENT: County Manager and Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonnie Hammersley, (919) 245-2300
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453
Paul Laughton, (919) 245-2152
PURPOSE: To review and discuss FY 2016-17 recommended departmental budgets within the
structure of Functional Leadership Teams, and discussion of Employee Pay and Benefits.
BACKGROUND: The County Manager presented the FY 2016-17 Recommended Operating
Budget on May 5, 2016. Subsequently, the Board has conducted two public hearings to receive
residents' comments regarding the proposed funding plan. On May 26, 2016, the Board
discussed recommended FY 2016-17 budgets for Durham Technical Community College,
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education and Orange County Schools Board of
Education. Additionally, the Board reviewed and discussed fire district tax rate increase requests
from New Hope Fire District and Orange Grove Fire District, and continued discussion of
specific Capital Investment Plan (CIP) projects.
Tonight's work session offers the Board an opportunity to review and discuss the recommended
budgets directly with County departments within the structure of Functional Leadership Teams,
including operations, department fee schedule change recommendations, and applicable CIP
projects, as well as discuss Employee Pay and Benefits.
1. Functional Leadership Teams:
The following Functional Leadership Teams are scheduled to attend tonight's work session:
Community Services:
• Animal Services
• Cooperative Extension
• Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
• Economic Development
• Orange Public Transportation
• Planning and Inspections
• Solid Waste
• Sportsplex
General Government:
• Board of County Commissioners
• Board of Elections
• County Attorney
• County Manager
• Register of Deeds
• Tax Administration
Support Services:
• Asset Management Services
• Community Relations and Tourism
• Finance and Administrative Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technologies
2. Employee Pay and Benefits
Staff has provided information relating to FY 2016-17 employee pay and benefits in Appendix A
of the Manager's Recommended Budget. The information provided includes background
information on employee pay and benefits over recent years and information on specific pay and
benefits plan elements. Key components of the recommended employee pay and benefits plan
include:
• A total wage increase of 3% is recommended for all permanent employees hired on or
before June 30, 2016, with 2% effective July 1, 2016, and an additional 1% effective
January 1, 2017.
• No In-Range adjustments for FY 2016-17.
• Meritorious Service Awards — recommends three levels as one-time performance
bonuses, effective with employee Work Planning and Performance Review (WPPR)
dates from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017:
o $500 — proficient performance
o $750 — superior performance
o $1,000 — exceptional performance
• Compression Reduction Program — a total of$500,000 for salary compression
adjustments to affected employees, effective July 1, 2016.
• No changes to retirement, health, or dental premium contributions
• Living wage increase from $12.76/hour to $13.15/hour for all County employees
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the discussion of the
Manager's Recommended FY 2016-17 Operating Budget and projects related to the FY 2016-
21 Capital Investment Plan. Decisions that the Board makes as part of its discussion on the
Manager's Recommended FY 2016-17 Annual Operating Budget and FY 2016-21 Capital
Investment Plan will have financial impacts.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Social Justice Goal impacts associated with this
item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and discuss the
Manager's Recommended FY 2016-17 budget, including the Employee Pay and Benefits, and
provide direction to staff, as appropriate.