AGENDA DATE: 6/21/2023
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Approval of Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District Agreement
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approve the agreement with Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District for existing services
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Bessette, Sumner, Bowman, Gardner, Huff
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: There is an active arrangement whereby the County of Albemarle employs a full-time equivalent position that works directly with and for the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (TJSWCD). In Fiscal Year 1999 (FY 99), the County full-time equivalent (FTE) position increased from 0.6 to 1.0 as an administrative secretary due to increased programing from a grant award and staffing. Over this time, the position was reclassified to a Management Analyst, and presently, in FY 23, the County continues to employ 1.0 FTE, a Management Analyst. The position costs total $86,000.
This position and TJSWCD support the County in meeting requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and TMDLs for local streams as established by DEQ to provide both financial and technical assistance to local farmers and residential landowners, stormwater outreach, education, and other activities to fulfill requirements in Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: In the fall of 2022, County staff became aware that the employee is receiving a supplemental salary directly from TJSWCD that is not VRS eligible. Additionally, although the position has been funde...
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