CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA

MEMORANDUM

DATE:           August 5, 2008

TO:               D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:         George Amiraian, Director of Personnel/Labor Relations

SUBJECT: Discussion of Pooling Personnel Resources

Since the City of Hollywood and the City of Hallandale Beach will be holding a joint Commission meeting, this is an opportunity to address a common concern of both cities regarding personnel resources and future needs.  In light of the budgetary challenges that our cities are facing in the months and years ahead, as well as the personnel freezes and the amount of work necessary to run our cities, it would benefit both cities to work together to meet these challenges by pooling personnel resources and expertise.

I understand that both our cities are facing the possibility of layoffs due to the impending budgetary restrictions.  At the same time, the City of Hallandale Beach is facing a need for additional assistance in several key divisions, including planning and zoning, building inspection and engineering.  Hence, prior to going out to bid for private consulting services, which may cost additional financial resources, and instead of laying off employees, our cities could work together to find alternatives to layoffs and the need to hire private services for the benefit of both cities. 

The joint benefits to both cities are not only from an economical perspective, but also from shared experience and expertise.  In so doing, our cities could forge a partnership that could serve as a model of cooperation, efficiency and effectiveness for other cities, saving money and maximizing the use of human resources.  Our cities could demonstrate to our communities, and other communities in Florida, the power of synergy.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Prepared by: _______________________________

                                                          Radu Dodea, Asst. Personnel Director

Reviewed:

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D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                 Date

_________ Approved             _________ Denied            _________ Hold for Discussion

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