Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the double-fill of a Transit Maintenance Supervisor (position #2822) at Metro Transit for approximately 9 weeks in 2019; the estimated cost of the double-fill is $16,000 (including benefits). As of the 2nd Quarter Metro was projecting an $780,000 deficit for 2019. Approval of the double-filled position will increase the projected deficit.
Title
Authorizing a double-fill of the position, #2822, of Transit Maintenance Supervisor, at Metro Transit for approximately 9 weeks, due to the resignation of incumbent Jim Stratton who will be exhausting accrued leave balances through December 14, 2019.
Body
WHEREAS, Metro Transit Maintenance Supervisor Jim Stratton is resigning from his City of Madison employment effective December 14, 2019; and
WHEREAS, this position is necessary for supervision of the maintenance shop which operates 24 hours a day; and
WHEREAS, the incumbent will be exhausting his leave balances through December 14, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit intends to start recruiting to fill this position in September 2019, with the goal of having someone hired to start approximately the first pay period of October 2019; and
WHEREAS, if successful, the double-fill will exceed thirty (30) days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Metro Transit is authorized to double-fill the position of Transit Maintenance Supervisor, position #2822, from approximately October 7, 2019 through December 14, 2019, which will be Mr. Stratton's last day on the payroll.