County to reassign asset-manager position, approve modest office remodel and shift some custodial work to contracts

Davis County staff told commissioners they plan to relocate a real-property/asset manager from Community and Economic Development (CED) to Facilities, ask for an in-house office remodel to prepare a suite for the role, and shift some custodial work to vetted contract services following a retirement.

The manager (Michael) outlined a proposed office reconfiguration inside the county suite to accommodate the asset manager and adjacent staff; the remodeling work would be constructed in-house and was budgeted at about $18,000 for labor and materials. Commissioners indicated general agreement and asked staff to coordinate IT and wiring needs.

Michael also asked the commission to approve a grade increase for a rewritten GIS/asset job description (a proposed two-grade bump from grade 22 to 24) to reflect desired commercial experience. Staff said the transfer of the incumbent vacancy and some one-time vacancy savings would cover initial costs and avoid a new appropriation.

On custodial staffing, staff said a long-time part-time custodian is retiring at month's end after accepting the early-retirement incentive; the county plans to replace some duties with contract custodial services that will be background-checked and meet BCI/BCS requirements. Staff estimated roughly $20,000 in ongoing savings from shifting some part-time, sensitive-area cleaning to vetted contractors while retaining three full-time custodians for deep cleaning needs.

Commissioners discussed trust and sensitivity concerns tied to contract custodians and asked staff to ensure appropriate background checks and door-locking procedures for sensitive areas. No formal vote was recorded; staff said funding would come from vacancy savings and budget transfers.