TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Lisa Jenkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with waterTALENT, LLC to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2027, and Provide Specialty Technical Temporary Staffing Services at a cost Not-To-Exceed $650,000 (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0027
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RECOMMENDATION:Body
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement with waterTALENT, LLC, increasing the compensation to a total not-to-exceed amount of $650,000 and extending the agreement term to June 30, 2027. This agreement is utilized for providing specialty technical staffing services to accommodate the Public Works Department with temporary and temporary-to-hire operators who are experienced in wastewater maintenance, storm drain, water treatment, and water distribution.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
While the proposed amendment increases the total contract amount by $337,200, the contract will be utilized as needed over the course of the approximately two years that will remain in the contract. The actual funds expended will depend upon the needs of the City for specialized technical staffing in the utilities section and will be funded by salary savings from vacant positions (currently Lead Sewer Maintenance Worker, Water System Operator I/II, Sewer Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Supervisor, etc.) and the Public Works contract services account. There are no additional fiscal implications at this time.
BACKGROUND:
On June 19, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with waterTALENT, LLC, a staffing agency that provides specialty technical staffing services to accommodate utilities and industries with temporary and temporary-to-hire operators who are experienced in wastewater treatme...
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