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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Retirement Waiver and Contractor on Payroll (COP) Services Agreement with Robert Rankin for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee Robert Rankin is essential to fill a critical need position in the Information Technology Team of the Department of Behavioral Wellness before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of with Robert Rankin to provide information technology services not to exceed 666 hours in a FY for the period of April 14, 2025, through April 13, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $49,950.00, inclusive of $14,984.00 for FY 2024-2025 and $34,966.00 for FY 2025-2026;
c) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience as provided in Exhibit A-2 of the Agreement; all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
d) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY