HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-100-1695 - Resident Access to Work Program 1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: July 11, 2012 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading:(Enter X in box) 1 st Reading 2 nd Reading X Public Hearing:(Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No X Funding Source: N/A Advertising Requirement:(Enter X in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #:N/A X Strategic Plan Related (Enter X in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Enhance Organizational Bus. & Economic Dev Public Safety Quality of Education Qual. of Life & City Image Communication Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X Sponsor Name Vice Mayor Oliver Gilbert III Department:Mayor and Council Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, CREATING A “RESIDENT ACCESS TO WORK PROGRAM” TO ENCOURAGE THE HIRING OF CITY RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: Background Since the City’s incorporation in 2003, the leadership in the City has sought to recruit the most talented and committed individuals to serve the residents of the City in the various employed capacities. As the City has continued to grow and evolve in services provided, so too has the size of the cit y staff. Currently the City of Miami Gardens employs 570 individuals which includes 201 sworn police officers. Of the total number of employees, approximately 35% are city residents. ITEM K-5) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Resident Access to Work Program
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 It is understood and believed that services to residents are best provided by individuals who are themselves residents of the community. However, as positions become available in the City, many of residents are deemed ineligible due to not meeting the minimum qualifications. It is the program’s sponsors’ intent to facilitate residents’ ability to become eligible to compete for available positions, thus ensuring an increased stake in their community. Current Situation Unemployment rates in Florida continue to hover around 8.6 %, and in the City, rates of unemployment continue to be higher than that (12.9%). While the City has attempted to initiate job creation through a variety of means, it is evident that long ‐term, sustainable employment is a component highly sought after by many of the City’s residents. The attached resolution seeks to facilitate access to employment with the City of Miami Gardens by providing information and resources to would be applicants. The proposed Resident Access to Work Program will operate within the following parameters: A listing of entry level positions will be provided by department along with the credentials needed to meet the minimum requirements The City’s HR Department will provide a listing of all approved positions, along with their minimum requirements on the City’s webpage Based on qualifications needed, the source of obtaining needed credentials will also be provided Periodically, the City will provide some general information sessions about departmental functions that may aid potential employment candidates in gaining a better understanding of the department Periodically, the City’s HR Department will provide general information sessions about hiring process to aid potential employment candidates in gaining a better understanding of how to get employed Potential candidates that go thru an established process will receive a certification that identifies them at the point of application for open positions This program will not create a cost burden to the City’s general fund but is expected to expose a larger population of potential employment candidates thru an unconventional method. A resolution is needed to direct the City Manager to implement this program and roll it out as quickly as possible. Proposed Action: The the City Council approve the attached resolution. Attachment: