HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15215: WATERS CONSULTING GROUP (MARKET UPDATE & ANALYSIS)P.R. No. 15215
04/16/09
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WATERS
CONSULTING GROUP, INC TO PERFORM A MARKET UPDATE AND
ANALYSIS OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S WAGE AND
COMPENSATION PLAN AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1041-516.54-00
WHEREAS, the City Council and City Manager desire to examine the
market competitiveness of the City's Wage and Compensation Plan;-and,
WHEREAS, the City Council and City Manager desire to examine,
and maintain, the internal equity of the City's Wage and Compensation
Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and
correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager and Director of Human Resources
are hereby authorized to engage the Waters Consulting Group, Inc.
pursuant to the Letter Proposal shown in Attachment "A" at a cost not to
exceed $25,000 and to execute the Agreement.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread
upon the Minutes of the city Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2009, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor
P.R. No. 15215
04/16/09
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Councilmembers
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERRI HANKS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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ASSISTANT CITY MGR./DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
ATTACHMENT "A"
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April fo, zoo9
Dr. Albert Thigpen
Director of I Iuman Resources
Port Arthur, TX
(Via email at alchigpen a~portarthrur.net )
Re: Letter proposaVEstimate of Professional Fees
Deaz Dr. Thigpen:
This letter proposal is in response to our recent phone conversation regarding a rnar'ket update
for all of the Citys positions.
A general quote for the market update, which will include the following elements, is attached
1. Collection and analysis of Texas Municipal Leab~rre Website Sutveydata, private sector
data, and limited collection of custom survey salary sturvey data for the purpose of
developing updated paystsuctures, including review of City job descriptions to ensure
apples to apples matches to all survey data.
2. Recommendations for individual payadjustmenu to move employees into the updated
pay structures.
3. Development of a Final Report with recommendations for the pay plan and
implementation, and formal presentation to Council of srudy findings and
recommendations-
I understand that you are still dete**rr~ning the scope of this project, so I would be glad to revise it
based on additional discussions: We look forward to the opportunityto workwith you on this
most important project.
Best Regards,
Ruth Ann Fledge
(Va e/echvnic signature)
Senior Consultant
THE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. PRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
5050 Quorum Drive Suite 625 Dallas, Texas 75254 972/481/1950 9771481/1951(Fax) www.watersconsulting.wm
ATTACHMENT "A"
Estimated Fees foraMarketUpdate forthe City of Port Arthur, Texas Based on
approximately 188 job tides and 650 employees
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Pro ect Pl and Administration $3,500.00
Collection and analysis of market survey data utilizing TMI. Survey data, $6,000.00
published private sector data, and limited custom survey data collection for
up to twentypositions not included in TML data. Includes mview of City
job descriptions to ensure acctuate matches to TML and published survey
~ob summaries. onsite visit not necessa
Development of updated compensation structures and recommendations $6,750.00
for individual payadjustments to move employees into the new structures.
onsite visit not necess
Development of Final Report and Recommendations and Onsite $3,250.00
Presentation to Council
Total Professional Fees/Hours $19,500.00
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Other requested onsite meetings (including preparation time) $1,500.00/day
fldditionalworkoutside scope of project $175.00/hour
Expenses such as mileage, printing, shipping, etc. At cost
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THE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. PRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
SOSO Quorum Drive Suite 625 Dallaz, Texaz 75254 972/481/1950 9721481/1951(Fax) www.watersconsulting.com