HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-452 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
A€lopted this Resolution on (date), bythe following vote:
X(ES: SUPERVISOR UILKEMA, GERBER, DeS.AU VIER, GLOVER
NOES: DONE
ABSENT: SUPERVISOR GIOIA
X31STA1N: NONE
Resolution No. 2002/ 452
SJBJECT: Approve agreement between the County }
and the Deputy Sheriff's Association }
establishing compensation rates for }
off-duty canine care appropriate to the }
Sheriff's Office Canine Program }
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, in its capacity as
governing Board of the County of Contra Costa and all districts of which it is ex-officio
governing Board, RESOLVES THAT:
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County shall APPROVE the agreement
(attached) reached as a result of meeting and conferring in good faith between the
County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA) establishing compensation for off-
duty canine care.
This agreement shall be incorporated in the successor Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to the 1598-2001 MOU between the County and Deputy
Sheriffs' Association.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shows:
ATTESTED: July 23, 2002
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supe rvi nd CountyAdm€nistr for
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By ,r' Y,
contact: Kathy Ito, Labor Relations Manager
cc: County Administrator
Sheriff's office
Kathl Holmes,Undersheriff
Paul Clancy,Commander
Sharon Piller,Clerical Supervisor
Human Resources
Christopher Roiletta,Labor Relations Analyst
Vicki Suva,HR Program Specialist
County Counsel
Auditor-Controller-Payroll
Bob Campbell,Supervising Accountant
Rich Jensen,DeputySheriffs Association President
RESOLUTION NO. 2002!, t
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May 23, 2002
Mr. Rich Jensen, President
Deputy Sheriffs' Association
1780 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553-4718
RE: LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
CANINE PROGRAM— COMPENSATION FOR OFF-DUTY CANINE CARE
Dear Mr. Jensen:
This letter of agreement will serve to confirm certain agreements and
understandings reached as a result of meeting and conferring in good faith
between the Contra Costa County Sheriffs' Association and the Contra Costa
County Sheriffs Department.
COMPENSATION FOR OFF-DUTY CANINE CARE
1. Compensable Off-Duty Ordinary Canine Care: Compensable off-duty
ordinary canine care includes, but is not limited to, handling, caring,
feeding, exercising, grooming, bathing, kennel cleaning, cleaning of
County vehicles, and ordinary transport to and from the veterinarian, but
does not include commute time which is not compensable. The amount of
compensable off-duty,ordinary canine care for employees assigned to the
Canine Program (canine handlers) is 14 hours per 28-day work period (30
minutes per day). This amount is a good faith estimate, intended to be
comprehensive, accurate and inclusive of all pertinent facts. The parties
agree that off-duty ordinary canine care time in excess of this agreed-upon
time is not authorized and is not compensable.
2. Comoensatlon: In each 28-day work period, canine handlers will work
regular duty time, plus 14 hours of compensable off-duty ordinary canine
care work -- i.e., 174 hours in a 28-day period. For the hours worked over
171 to 174 hours in each 28-day work period, canine handlers will be paid
overtime for the three hours (using the half time method) at the applicable
rate, plus any additional contract premium needed to ensure that the total
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per month for regular,, off duty canine care per canine handier amounts to
$200. Hours worked over 174 In a 28 day period shall be paid at the
applicable contract overtime rate. Canine handlers will also be eligible for
paid overtime for emergency off-duty canine care (which is over and
beyond ordinary canine care), provided the canine handler reports such
occurrence in writing to his or her supervisor as soon as possible, and no
later than the first shift worked after the emergency occurrence.
Effective October 1, 2003, the above $200 per month premium for off duty
canine care shall be increased to $225 per month.
3. Canine Expenses: The County will pay veterinarian (visits, procedures,
and prescriptions), kenneling, and food expenses related to participating
canines. The County will pay up to $750, on a one-time basis and not
exceeding actual cost, for a home kennel.
4. M11cellan+aM: The parties agree that the compensation paid for off-duty
canine care under this MOU fully satisfies the County's obligations under
the Fair Labor Standards Act (`°FLSA„), and is limited to $200 per month
(effective October 1, 2003, $225 per month). In the event any claim is
made that this compensation does not fully satisfy the County's obligations
under the FLSA, contrary to the mutual intent of the parties, the County
may require a re-opener regarding the Canine Program to ensure
compliance with the FLEA and to effectuate the intent of the parties.
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