CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica L. Colvin, Chief Financial Officer |
Recommendation:
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Authorize the creation of full-time limited-permanent and part-time positions for the Human Services & Education Sales Tax Fund (2970) including: one (1) Management Analyst I/II (C28/29) and one (1) Senior Management Analyst (C30) and thirty (30) part-time Family Services Specialists . (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2970.000 |
Fund Name: |
Human Services & Education Sales Tax |
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Fund Center: |
1240716000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$753,275 |
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Description: |
Two (2) full-time limited permanent positions & thirty (30) part-time positions |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Assembly Bill 309 (AB 309) was adopted by the Nevada State Legislature during the 2019 Legislative Session authorizing the Clark County Board of County Commissioners to increase the County sales and use tax by up to one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) for the purpose of funding one or more of the following programs: (1) early childhood education; (2) adult education; (3) reduction in truancy; (4) reduction in homelessness; (5) certain matters relating to affordable housing; (6) incentives for the recruitment or retention of licensed teachers for high-vacancy schools within the County's school district; and (7) adult or hospitality workforce training.
On September 3, 2019, the Board held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance Number 4721 to impose the increase in the sales and use tax effective January 1, 2020 by one-eighth of one percent (0.125%). The County Finance Department has estimated that the sales tax should generate $27,500,000 for the six months of fiscal year 2020. The State of Nevada Department of Taxation, through a collection agreement, will deposit the proceeds derived from the imposed tax with the Clark County Treasurer for distribution by Clark County in accordance with AB 309 of the 2019 Session of the Nevada State Legislature.
On November 5, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners established and approved a budget for the newly created Human Services & Education Sales Tas Fund (2970). The Truancy Prevention Outreach Program (TPOP) was procured from this funding and included twelve (12) full-time limited permanent positions for its operational needs.
Two (2) additional full-time positions would be utilized to further enhance the service operations of TPOP. The Management Analyst I/II position will be a lead role assisting part-time staff in this program and providing guidance related to community resources, case plans and intervention strategies. The Senior Management Analyst position will supervise full-time and part-time staff and provide high level administrative support to management and services associated with TPOP. Thirty (30) additional part-time Family Services Specialists would act as community navigators to facilitate interactions, assessments and development of cases plans with families and schools and work towards improved school attendance.