REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 13, 2022
FROM
LEONARD X. HERNANDEZ, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Employment Contract for Chief Grant Officer
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve employment contract with Thomas Hernandez as a Chief Grant Officer, for an estimated annual cost of $263,713 ($162,365 Salary, $101,348 Benefits), for the period of September 13, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract for a maximum of two successive one-year periods on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to transmit all documents in relation to contract amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Leonard X. Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, 387-4811)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated annual cost of $263,713 will be funded with Discretionary General Funding; however, the County General Fund will recover a portion of the costs as an administrative expense from federal, state, and other departmental sources through the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan (COWCAP) process. Additional budget authority and the use of General Fund Contingencies for this position will be included in the 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Report.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Chief Grant Officer will perform a broad range of grant-related duties to maximize proposal win rates while ensuring timelines are met and that the grants align with the County's needs. This position will work through the County Administrative Office to support all County departments to provide gr...
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