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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-101 CCR Member Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-101 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF PROJECT COORDINATOR TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-73 establishing the Public Safety Act ("Act") to direct the development and implementation of various reforms to improve the delivery of public safety services in the community; and WHEREAS, the Act provides for the establishment of an Implementation Committee ("Committee")to assist in the development of the safety measures and appoints the Mayor to serve as chair of the Committee; and WHEREAS, coordinating the work of the Committee, and the implementation of the Act generally, will be a significant undertaking that the City Manager reports will exceed the workload capacity of the City's current staff inembers; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to establish the position of Project Coordinator to work with the Committee and coordinate the implementation of the Act; and WHEREAS, the duties of the Project Coordinator are set out in the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has worked with the City Attorney to prepare the memorandum of understanding ("MOU") attached hereto as Exhibit B to address the establishment of legislative aide positions in the City that are assigned to particular elected official to assist in the performance of their legislative functions as described in the resolution establishing the position; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that establishing a process to provide for and manage legislative aide positions as provided in the MOU is consistent with City Charter as it provides direct assistance to elected officials as the City Council determines is appropriate without interfering with City operations as directed by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Coordinator is a legislative aide position that will work directly with the Committee, shall be assigned to the Mayor's Office, and shall be managed in accordance with the terms of the MOU. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The MOU is approved for the establishment and management of legislative aide positions in the City. The Mayor is authorized to execute the MOU on behalf of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-101 2. The position of Project Coordinator is hereby established for the City effective immediately and the position shall be assigned to the Mayor's Office. 3. The description for the Project Coordinator position attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved. 4. The starting salary for the position shall be commensurate with the person's experience and consistent with the City's policies, but shall not exceed $75,000. 5. The position shall be hired and managed in accordance with the MOU. 6. The position shall be posted in a manner that promotes equity and invites applicants of diverse backgrounds. Au�ust 23, 2021 Date Mayor ATTEST: P,�����,�,�it/L. City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Elliott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Butler, Elliott, Graves and the following voted against the same: Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Exhibit A Project Coordinator to Assist In The Implementation of the Public Safety Act Position Description This position reports directly to the Mayor and will coordinate projects for the Implementation Process for the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety & Violence Prevention Act. The position will help develop the scope of work and timelines for the Implementation Committee and its subcommittees, serve a coordinating role with partners, and build relationships with stakeholders, to help ensure the resolution is fully implemented in a timely manner. A selection of duties include: Manage and coordinate a community oriented public safety resolution implementation process that includes all related stakeholders. This will include activities such as community participation, public information sessions, technical assistance, and communication. Provide information and technical expertise, advice, and service to individuals, groups, and organizations serving on the Implementation Committee and its subcommittees. Lead partners in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting performance measurement data, information, and research results. Prepare and make presentations on the work of the Implementation Committee for and to a variety of audiences. This includes elected officials, senior management, and community groups. Supervision: This position will supervise assigned staff such as the two Fuse fellows. Prepare and manage all aspects of the assigned Implementation Committee budget. Additional background info: Contacts for this position include: Implementation Committee members, senior management staff, City staff at all organizational levels, elected officials, community members and groups, boards, commissions, interagency groups, volunteers, and the general public. Contacts are established and maintained for short and long range planning, communication of program activities and services, project coordination, effective teamwork, policy development, and information exchange.