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City Council - 2 - September 8, 1997 The new Tree Trimmer II classification would provide functional supervision over a work crew, and would also assume responsibility for work planning and scheduling activities. The proposed salary range would be 7.5% above the range for Tree Trimmer I. This differential is consistent with the difference in pay levels for other classifications in the Public Works Services Department, and recognizes the added level of supervisory responsibilities. This would make the salary range $3,123 - 3,279 - 3,443 - 3,615 - 3,796 per month. Retitling the classification of Tree Trimmer to Tree Trimmer I is recommended in order to maintain consistency in the use of class titles throughout the classification plan. No salary change to the classification is proposed. This reorganization would yield three (3) tree crews; two crews would consist of a Tree Trimmer II and a Tree Trimmer I, and the third crew would consist of a Tree Trimmer II and a Park Maintenance Worker I. DISCUSSION The proposed change in the organization of the tree crews permits the Public Works Services Department to have three (3) crews working year-round throughout the residential areas. Presently, there are two (2) crews performing planting, maintenance and trimming in both commercial and residential areas. Their work activity is supplemented with private contractors during period of heavy workload. Detailing three work crews to perform tree trimming services will result in reducing the use of outside contractors and improve the department's responsiveness to the public's demand for service. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for this organization is estimated at $41,808 in direct salary costs; however, the fiscal impact will be reduced to almost zero as a result of a decline in the use of private contractors performing tree trimming work in residential areas. CONCLUSION It is recommended that the City Council approve the resolution amending the Pay Plan to create the classification of Tree Trimmer II; retitle the Tree Trimmer to Tree Trimmer I; and approve the creation of a new Park Maintenance Worker I position to be assigned to the tree crew operation. This will result in increased organizational efficiency and enhance the service level provided by the Public Works Services Department. fAwp\agenda\091.597\staffrpt.doc (pv)