Memorandum
Date: June 2, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Rachael Dillman Parsons, Social Services Director
Subject: Approve Request to Waive 900 Hour Limit for Social Services Extra-Help Facilities Maintenance Worker Steven Baker
Executive Summary:
The Department of Social Services is requesting approval to exceed the 900-hour extra-help limit for DSS Facilities Maintenance Worker Steven Baker.
The Department has projects due to be completed by June 30, 2026 and Steven is an important part of the Department’s ability to meet this deadline. Hours worked this fiscal year will not exceed 990.
Funds for this position are allocated in Budget Unit 5011, and there are sufficient funds available to cover additional hours.
Steven is not a PERS retiree and is not governed by the same rules that apply to a PERS retiree.
Thank you for your consideration on waiving the 900-hour limit for Extra-Help DSS Facilities Maintenance Worker Steven Baker.
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Recommended Action: Approve Request to Waive 900 Hour Limit for Social Services Extra-Help Facilities Maintenance Worker Steven Baker