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Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation introduced the following: Resolution Number 110.112.20R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2021 BUDGET WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget must be consented to by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Budget Director has requested amendments to the 2021 proposed budget as detailed below: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of funds affecting the salary totals for various positions as detailed in the chart above for the 2021 budget year. Fund Amendment Description Department Budget Account Addition to Expenses Reduction in Expenses Addition to Revenue Reduction in Revenue General Fund A Increase Salary - Mayor Mayor A.1210.7000 $105,139 Increase Social Security Mayor A.1210.7000 $8,043 Decrease Vacancy Savings Employee Benefits A.9000.7175 $113,182 Increase Salary - Auditor Audit A.1320.7000 $4,000 Increase Social Security Audit A.1320.7801 $306 Reduce Contracted Services Audit A.1320.7804 $4,306 HUD Lead Grant Increase Salary - Add Program Director ACDA A.6410.7000 $55,000 Increase Salary - Add Program Manager ACDA A.6410.7000 $52,000 Increase Salary - Add Risk Assessor ACDA A.6410.7000 $46,900 Increase Salary - Add Risk Assessor ACDA A.6410.7000 $46,900 Increase Salary - Add Rehab Specialist II ACDA A.6410.7000 $43,865 Increase Social Security ACDA A.6410.7801 $18,717 Increase Retirement ACDA A.6410.7802 $36,700 Increase Health Insurance ACDA A.6410.7804 $58,720 Increase Revenue (Reimbursement - Housing & CD) ACDA A.1000.2787 $358,802 Cities RISE Grant Increase Salary for New Position (Housing Services Advocate) ACDA A.6410.7000 $55,000 Increase Social Security ACDA A.6410.7801 $4,208 Increase Retirement ACDA A.6410.7802 $8,250 Increase Health Insurance ACDA A.6410.7804 $13,200 Increase Revenue (Cities RISE) Planning A.1000.2765 $80,658 Decrease Salary - Eliminate 1 Planner Planning A.8020.7000 $47,052 Increase Salary - Add 1 Senior Planner Planning A.8020.7000 $54,415 Increase Social Security Planning A.8020.7801 $563 Increase Contracted Services Planning A.8020.7440 $74 Decrease Fees & Services Planning A.8020.7450 $8,000 Total: $612,000 $172,540 $439,460 $0 ---PAGE BREAK--- TO: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk FROM: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel RE: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum DATE: November 16, 2020 SPONSOR: Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation RESOLUTION NUMBER 110.112.20R (MC) TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2021 BUDGET GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION These changes are to reflect the following salary adjustments not otherwise reflected in the 2021 proposed budget book: Office of Audit and Control 1) Auditor This $4,000 change ($50,464 to $54,464) is being proposed to attract candidates to fill this vacant position ACDA 1) Program Director This position is being funded ($55,000) through a HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant which ACDA was just recently awarded. 2) Program Manager This position is being funded ($52,000) through a HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant which ACDA was just recently awarded. 3) Risk Assessor This position is being funded ($46,900) through a HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant which ACDA was just recently awarded. 4) Risk Assessor This position is being funded ($46,900) through a HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant which ACDA was just recently awarded. 5) Rehab Specialist II This position is being funded ($46,835) through a HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant which ACDA was just recently awarded. 6) Housing Services Advocate This position is being funded ($55,000) through the Cities RISE grant. ---PAGE BREAK--- Planning 1) Planner to Senior Planner This change is being proposed to reflect a promotion and $7,363 salary increase ($47,052 to $54,415). NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 604(D)(b) of the City Charter the Council must consent to the transfer of funds that affect salary totals which occur outside of the Budget process. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY Under section 604(B)(c) of the Charter, the Common Council must “adopt the budget with or without amendments on or before November 30 of the current fiscal year.” This resolution is being added by majority consent because the November 16 meeting is the last regularly scheduled meeting of the full Council before the November 30 deadline. ---PAGE BREAK--- Passed by the following vote of all the Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: * Resolution 110.112.20 (MC) was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Kimbrough, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 15 Negative 0 Present 0 Clerk of the Common Council President of the Common Council Mayor Date I, Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk and Clerk of the Common Council, do hereby certify that Resolution number 110.112.20 (MC) was passed at a meeting of the Albany Common Council on November 16, 2020. In Affirmation thereof, I hereto set my hand and affix The Seal of the City of Albany this day of November 2020. Danielle Gillespie, Clerk of the Common Council