☒ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☐ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Agreement
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Sylvia Altman
PRESENTED BY: Mandy Hines
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Reaffirm Memorandum of Understanding between the County and The University of Florida Board of Trustee relating to the funding to cover staffing costs of IFAS County Extension Services
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REQUESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the MOU and “Exhibit A” supporting salary and fringe benefits for the Fiscal Year 2027, October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, as presented.
SUMMARY:
Annual staff funding confirmation for the upcoming year.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, the County has provided certain positions that support County/ IFAS Extension services, and the University provided faculty positions and /or Agents. Through a cost-share between the County and IFAS. The County and the University entered into a Memorandum in August of 2020 that changed the arrangement whereby all staff at Extension would be transferred to UF payroll and serve as UF/IFAS employees. The County would provide the historical percent of the salary and fringe benefits for employees on an annual basis and would make such payments to the University. This arrangement was for consistency in personnel rules and regulation, holidays, payroll and related administrative functions. It does not alter the cooperation approach of the County and UF/IFAS and Extension operations in the County.
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: $221,681.14
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Cost: $221,681.14
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Explanation: Contracted Services (Extension) for upcoming FY 2027