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Request for Approval of Museum personnel changes
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Whereas, attendance at the Parks & Forestry Department's Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm (Museum) has nearly tripled since 2008; and
Whereas, since 2008, the Museum's full-time Program Coordinator and Archivist positions have been vacant; and
Whereas, in 2010, Stoney Creek Schoolhouse was acquired by the Museum; and
Whereas, the renovation of the Calf Barn has resulted in an increase in buildings and grounds usage at the Museum; and
Whereas, the redirection of the Groundskeeper and Maintenance Technician duties created a need for a part-time Museum Utility Worker to fulfill year round obligations and allow attention to the unique projects to ensure the preservation of the Museum's buildings and historic setting; and
Whereas, operating costs have been reduced by implementing privatization efforts; and
Whereas, net impact on the 2014 budget would be an increase of $36,630.00 and a full year impact in 2015 of $80,640.00; and
Whereas, some of the costs for this request will be offset by the elimination of $25,000.000 budgeted for fundraising efforts.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council approves the return of one (1) full-time Museum Education Program Coordinator position, the addition of one (1) part-time position of Museum Utility Worker, and an increase in annual hours for the existing one (1) part-time Museum Archivist and one (1) part-time Museum Wedding Coordinator positions.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council approves the 2014 budget increase of $36,630.00 and a 2015 budget increase of $80,640.00 for the Parks & Forestry Department's Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.