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in recognition of the contributions made by employees who are assigned to continue working to <br />provide services to the community during the COVID-19 crisis, and in contemplation of the <br />obligations set forth in the CBA, the County is providing a benefit beyond what the Act requires <br />by converting any unused CV Sick Leave balance to deferred vacation leave. The County will <br />establish a separate bank of leave to isolate the CV Sick Leave benefits required by the Act which <br />shall not affect the employees existing or future regular leave accruals or related administrative <br />polices. The County will convert any remaining leave from the 80 hours of paid CV Sick Leave <br />required by the Act to each employee's vacation balance effective on the first pay period following <br />the expiration of benefits required by the Act which is currently December 31, 2020 unless <br />extended by the federal government. <br />This benefit will be uniformly extended to all eligible general County employees. <br />At a later date, the County Administrator intends to recommend a similar benefit and M.O.U. to <br />the IAFF bargaining unit, the details of which will be more uniquely tailored to their CBA and the <br />time and attendance requirements of our first responders under the County's Declaration of <br />Emergency. <br />FUNDING: <br />Although difficult to predict the direct budgetary impact at this time, a loss in staff time is <br />anticipated as a result of the CV. Sick Leave allowance and possible carryover. This loss in staff <br />time could warrant the need for additional overtime coverage which will be handled via budget <br />amendment, where necessary. Annual salaries for the current fiscal year are budgeted and fully <br />funded. <br />RECOMENDATON: <br />Staff recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding, extend the benefits <br />described therein to the County's general employees, and authorize the Chair to sign. <br />Attachments: <br />Memorandum of Understanding <br />Explanation of the Act to Employees Memo <br />Department of Labor Employee Rights Poster <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR APRIL 7, 2020 <br />125 <br />