Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct One
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of two (2) positions effective July 11, 2026, for the Development & Infrastructure Division.
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Background and Discussion:
These positions are being added to manage all project delivery of an approved TIRZ, facilities, water, and wastewater projects as part of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for transportation and drainage infrastructures by following the prioritization methodology established by Capital Planning Group of various project for transportation and drainage, facilities, parks, and water and wastewater projects that will be delivered through multiple TIRZs. Participate in the creation of improvement plans that would feed scoped projects to the five-year CIP plan of OCRE.
In addition, the Business Continuity Director assists in planning, directing, and managing the operations, programs, and personnel in support of the COO. This position serves as a key member of the division's leadership team assisting the COO and Department Directors and their managers in overseeing public infrastructure, maintenance operations, engineering functions, capital improvement projects, regulatory compliance, and emergency response activities. The Deputy Director works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Precinct leadership, elected officials, external agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure the efficient delivery of public services and the maintenance of safe, reliable infrastructure.
Expected Impact:
Improved infrastructure, facilities, water and wastewater projects of a 5 year capital improvement plan for transportation and drainage in additions to improved oversite of public infrastructure.
Alternative Options:
The court could choose not to approve the new positions.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H6: Expand neighborhood drainage programs.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Address (if applicable): Commissioner Precinct One geographical area.
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
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1000 - General Fund |
$23,077.66 |
$8,831.50 |
$31,990.16 |
$172,227.05 |
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$28,950.00 |
$10,220.83 |
$39,170.83 |
$235,025.00 |
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$52,027.66 |
$19,052.33 |
$71,160.99 |
$407,252.05 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/11/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Gilbert, Human Resources Business, Precinct One
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