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From:
Jamie polley, Director of Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources
Meeting Date:
March 3, 2009
subject:
Natural Resources Intern
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to authorize the advertising and hiring of a Natural Resources Intern,
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Natural Resources Coordinator left the City in November of 2008, City Council
funded the Natural Resources Coordinator position for 2009 however Council has not
given staff direction to fill the full-time position at this time. Council has also not yet
discussed the future of the full-time position for 2010 and beyond.
Staff is currently reviewing the tasks and responsibilities of the Natural Resources
Coordinator. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will take on the
majority of the tasks and prioritize the projects for completion as necessary. The Public
Works Department will be completing the tree inventory and preparing a tree maintenance
plan for the City, Public Works staff will also assist in diseased tree inspections and tree
planting,
In order to complete the tasks that are important to the City's management of its natural
resources additional staffing is needed, An intern could temporarily assist City staff in
completing the tree management tasks, follow up on the numerous park and open space
encroachments that were identifies in 2008, assist with development review, etc.
BUDGET
The 2009 Natural Resource approved budget totaled $135,820,00, Approximately
$89,600 is budgeted for full-time wages and benefits, Approximately $7,000 of the
$89,600 would be needed to fund an intern for 480 hours. The 2009 budget includes
$20,000 for 'other professional services' such;'as consultants if needed to complete
specific or specialty items, ' r
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that a highly qualified intern is h,red to assist with the responsibilities of
a Natural Resources Coordinator. The candidate must possess skills and knowledge in
the following areas:
. Tree identification
. Tree inventory using GPS
. Conversion of GPS information to GIS software
. Tree inspections
· Park boundary marking
· Other natural resource activities as n
ecessary
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
D. Vibrant, Resilient and Stable
REQUESTED ACTION
If City Council concurs, move to authorize staff to advertise and hire a Natural Resources
Intern.