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AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER SALARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER RESOURCES
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WHEREAS, the Sustainability Manager (formerly known as the Resource Management Coordinator) is a critical County position in both obtaining grant funds for the County and saving significant operation costs by way of energy efficiency improvements and lower energy costs; and
WHEREAS, the historic annual salary for this position has ranged from $91,000 - $52,000 depending on the employees' qualifications; and
WHEREAS, the 2 MW solar facility being constructed at the Judicial Center will save the County $200,000 per year for the next 25 years and an additional $286,000 in grant funds will be coming to the County in 2024, both are a direct result of this position; and
WHEREAS, we have interviewed candidates for the position and have made a contingent offer to one of the candidates with a very strong history in sustainability and obtaining grant funding for an annual salary of $80,000 which will require a budget adjustment approved by the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the Department of Environmental & Water Resources FY 2023 budget be adjusted to reflect the Sustainability Manager salary (formerly the Resource Management Coordinator) of $80,000
$13,900 001.670.692.4000 Gen Fund, Env. Management, Water Resources, Salaries & Wages
($13,900) 001.900.900.85000 Gen Fund, Contingency
Line Item: 001.670.692.40000
Line Item Description: Gen Fund, Environmental Management, Water Resources, Salaries & Wages
Was Personnel/Item/Service approved in original budget or a subsequent budget revision? No
Are funds currently available for this Personnel/Item/Service in the specific line item? No
If funds are not currently available in the specified line item, where are the funds available?
001.900.900.85000 Gen Fund, Contingency
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