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Approve James Hawkins’ continuation in 9-1-1 Consolidation Planning Project Manager role until delivery of the 9-1-1 Consolidation Plan.
• The current Project Manager, James Hawkins, has accepted a permanent position as Deputy County Administrator (DCA) for Lake County, IL (a partner in the Consortium).
• Since starting as the DCA, Mr. Hawkins has continued to perform the duties and functions of the 9-1-1 Consolidation Planning Project Manager.
• Lake County Administration would support Mr. Hawkins finishing the current project while serving as the DCA (9-1-1 consolidation will remain in his portfolio).
• As the DCA, Mr. Hawkins is the Lake County’s representative to the Operations Committee and alternate representative to the Policy Committee.
• Since assuming the duties of DCA (August 19, 2019), the County has been paying Mr. Hawkins’ salary, freeing-up approximately $40,000 for other aspects of the project.