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County of El Paso
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Item Title:HR - Approve and authorize the use of of salary savings to pay Overtime for Sheriff's Office
Submitted By:Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
Subject:Approve and authorize the Sheriff's Office to use salary savings to pay Deputies overtime through the end of FY 2021 in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the purpose of increasing law enforcement presence near the Socorro Activities Center (SAC).
Background:

El Paso County has received numerous constituent concerns regarding gatherings in the desert area by the Socorro Activities Center (SAC) which have resulted in fights, shootings, and bullets hitting residential homes.    

 

In an effort to increase visibility, the Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to use salary savings to provide Overtime pay for the purpose of increasing law enforcement presence near the Socorro Activities Center (SAC).  

Fiscal Impact:No additional funds are necessary as funding is available through salary savings within the Sheriff’s department.
Recommendation:Approve and authorize the Sheriff's Office to use salary savings to pay Deputies overtime through the end of FY 2021 in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the purpose of increasing law enforcement presence near the Socorro Activities Center (SAC).
Prior Action:N/A
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