ADOPTED - APRIL 29, 2008

Agenda Item No. 7

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PARKS’ DEPARTMENT, POTTER PARK ZOO POSITION ALLOCATION LIST AND CREATE A HORTICULTURIST /GROUNDS MANAGER POSITION

RESOLUTION #08-112

WHEREAS, the need for a Horticulturist has been identified at Potter Park Zoo and it has been determined that the job duties and responsibilities can best be performed by this classification; and

WHEREAS, the job description and classification were evaluated and recommended by the County Human Resources Department in conjunction with Park Staff; and

WHEREAS, the position was considered and approved by both the Zoo Board and Parks and Recreation Commission during the 2008 budget process; and

WHEREAS, funds are currently budgeted within the 2008 Parks Department (Zoo Fund); and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with Teamster’s Local Union #580, the proposed classification and salary structure was discussed with the union; and

WHEREAS, after that review, no objections were raised by the union.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves establishment of the position of Potter Park Zoological Gardens Horticulturist within the Ingham County Parks Department, with a salary range of $48,422 to $65,038.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino

Nays:  None                 Absent:  De Leon               Approved 4/22/08

FINANCE: Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Schor, Dougan

  Nays:  None                  Absent:  Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant               Approved 4/23/08