HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Elimination of one assistant transit operations supervisor position RESOLUTION NO. 02-542
RESOLUTION APPROVING ELIMINATION OF
ONE ASSISTANT TRANSIT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,CyRide is faced with rapidly escalating costs in health insurance,liability insurance,
and new IPERS regulations; and,
WHEREAS, while costs are increasing, some of CyRide's revenue sources will decrease in the
next fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has adequate revenues in the current year to meet operating expenses in
fiscal year 02/03; however, if decisions are delayed until next year, CyRide could face a difference
between expenses and revenues of$106,000 next year; and,
WHEREAS, cost controls have been established to eliminate travel, training, professional
development, and technology improvements; and,
WHEREAS,the Transit Board has had several discussions regarding reductions in other aspects
of CyRide operations, and only one area for cost reductions remains—administrative overhead of the
operations; and,
WHEREAS, the operations supervisor currently has two assistants, one working during the
morning hours through early afternoon and the other working afternoons and evenings; and,
WHEREAS, the elimination of the afternoon/evening supervisor will accomplish the goal of
reducing administrative costs of CyRide's operations by about $40,000 annually; and,
WHEREAS,the Transit Board has reviewed and approved this reduction in force at its September
20, 2002,meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the elimination of one Assistant Transit Operations Supervisor position is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of October, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th of October, 2002.