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C.36

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:	February 8, 2011

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract Amendment - IEDA

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/08/2011

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Ted J. Cwiek, (925) 335-1766
cc:	Cheri Branson Nancy Zandonella Lisa Driscoll Elizabeth Verigin Vickie Dawes

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 8, 2011
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Assistant County Administrator – Director of Human Resources or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Industrial Employers and Distributors’ Association (IEDA) in an amount not to exceed $201,600 to provide labor relations and negotiation services during the period of July 1, 2010 through June 20, 2011.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total fiscal impact of this contract is $197,024 and the Human Resources Department has budgeted monies in fiscal year 2010 - 2011 for these services. The dues structure for FY 10-11 are the same as FY 2009-10. However, the annual payment limit on the contract has slightly decreased from FY 09-10 due to a reduction in full-time equivalents by approximately 243 employees.

BACKGROUND:

IEDA has represented Contra Costa County in labor relations matters for over 35 years and augments the County’s Labor Relations staff. IEDA has long term, historical knowledge of the policies, practices and intricacies of the County and its operating departments and is instrumental in negotiations.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The denial of this renewal contract will negatively affect labor relations services and will significantly impair the County’s ability to negotiate with our recognized employee organizations.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.