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Home My WebLink AboutPO 5571: EDC CEOinteroffice MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, City Council, City Manager From: Jana M. Barnes, Administrative Assis ttar~ Date: November 18, 2004 [ Subject: P.O. No. 5571; Council Meeting of Noveml~r 22, 2005 Attached is P. O. No. 5571 approving an amendment to the budget of the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation and the appointment of Floyd Batiste as CEO of the corporation. The EDC Board has approved this budget amendment and has approved the selection of Mr. Batiste as CEO of the corporation. Attachment Po5571.memo P.O. No. 5571 11/17/05 jb ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE SELECTION OF FLOYD BATISTE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Ecomonic Development Corporation desires to amend its Fiscal Year 2006 budget to include the position of CEO; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation desires to amend its budget in the amount of $101,000, as delineated in Exhibit "A' attached hereto; and WHEREAS, Floyd Batiste has accepted the position pursuant to the Letter of Agreement, as attached as Exhibit "B' which is not effective unless and until the City Council of the City of Port Arthur approves aid Letter of Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. z. Po557 I_edc Section 2. That the budget of the City of Port Arth. ur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation is hereby amended to include the CEO position for the corporation as delineated in Exhibit "A". Section 3. That the City Council approves the appointment of Floyd Batiste as CEO of the City of Port Arthur 4A Economic Development Corporation pursuant to the Letter of Agreement attached as Exhibit "B". Section 4. That a copy of the caption of the Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this __ day of , A.D. 2005, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor City Council NOES: OSCAR ORTIZ, MAYOR ATTEST: EVANGELINE GREEN, CITY SECRETAR~ Po5571 APPROVED AS TO FORM: MARK T. SOKOLOW, CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER APPROVED FOR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Po5571 EXHIBIT "A" Po5571 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR 2005-2006 BUDGET BUDGET SUMMARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Expenditures by Category. Actual Actual Budget Estimated Proposed 02-03 03-04 04-05 04-05 05-06 Salaries and Benefits $ 172,068 $ 266,207 $ 350,834 $ 209,538 $ 344,485 Supplies and Materials 14,354 19,773 25,900 18,200 30,400 Maintenance 835 39,427 14,200 12,500 16,700 Contractual Service 291,000 399,023 207,500 276,000 639,500 Capital Outlay 8,467 35,918 276,100 23,000 Special Projects 329,170 879,341 2,427,200 2,100,097 2,295,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 815,894 $ 1,639,689 $ 3,301,734 $ 2,616,335 $ 3,349,085 Expenditures by Division Economic Development Corp. $ 815,894 $ 1,639,689 $ 3,301,734 $ 2,616,335 $ 3,248,085 Authorized Positions Economic Development Corp. 4 6 7 6 6 89 EXHIBIT "B" Po5571 Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation P. O. Box 3934· Port Arthur, Texas 77642 409/963-0579 o 409/962-4445 fax Emaih I~ortarthuredc~'portarthur. net · http://www.portarthuredc.c(.;m November 16, 2005 Mr. Floyd Batiste 4231 Lakeshore Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77642 RE: Letter of Agreement Chief Executive Officer of City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Dear Floyd: Pursuant to our conversations on November 15, 2005, we are pleased to extend an offer of employment to you as the selected candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") for the Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ("PAEDC"). This Letter of Agreement outlines the general terms and conditions of your employment (as an at-will employee) of the PAEDC. The following terms and conditions apply: A. SALARY INFORMATION Your starting salary will be $6,000 per month, which is $72,000 annualized. Additionally, you will be provided a $450.00 per month automobile allowance. B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION You must be Certified in Economic Develop by,the International Economic Development Council (www.iedconline.or,ql no later than March 30, 2010. You must develop a plan for achieving this goal, completing as many of the requirements as practicable within the first two years, and submit the plan to the PAEDC Board for approval no later than March 30, 2006. C. VACATION AND SICK LEAVE From your first day of employment, you will be provided with two (2) weeks credit for vacation. Thereafter, you will accrue and vest on a normal schedule according to existing personnel policy, e.g. normal policy accrues Na111¢ two (2) weeks of vacation at the end of the first year, 'and accrual of 10 hours of sick leave per month. D. M EDICAL/DENT^L/LIFE/AD&D Your medical, dental, life and ^D&D insurance will be effective on your first day of employment. Per PAEDC policy, 100% of the premium for your health insurance coverage will be paid by the PAEDC and 50% of the premium will be paid by the PAEDC for dependent coverage if you choose to cover your dependents under the plan. Also, the PAEDC provides $6,000 life insurance and $5,000 AD&D insurance for you at no cost. Additional optional coverage is available for both you and your dependants through payroll deduction. E. SEVERANCE PAY Should your employment with the PAEDC be terminated by the PAEDC within two (2) years from the date you commenced employment for any reason(s), except for malfeasance in office or if you voluntarily terminate, the PAEDC will pay six (6) months severance pay. However, should your employment with the PAEDC be terminated by the PAEDC after two (2) years from the date you commenced employment for any reason(s), except for malfeasance in office or if you voluntarily terminate, the PAEDC will pay you three (3) months severance pay. F. RETIREMENT You will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System on theu first day of your employment with the PAEDC. Your contribution into the plan will be 5% of your salary and the PAEDC will match that contribution on a 2:1 basis. G. BUSINESS EXPENSE Standard business expenses shall be provided to you via the policies set forth in the Personnel Policy. Standard business expenses shall be provided to you by the PAEDC including the costs of belonging to and attending professional meetings, such as the American Economic Council, the Southern Economic Development Council and the Texas Economic Council or other organizations as deemed appropriate. Reasonable and necessary travel and entertainment expenses incurred on behalf of the PAEDC ara eligible business expenses. H. MEMBERSHIPS Your memberships dues in any civic clubs deemed appropriate by the PAEDC will be paid by the PAEDC. I. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Your performance will be evaluated annually, based on a minimum acceptable performance standard of satisfactory or better accomplishments. However, in the first year of employment, you will receive a performance evaluation at the six (6) month service date, as well as the twelve (12) month date. J. STARTING DATE Your starting date will be December 1,2006. K. DRUG SCREENING AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Prior to your first day you will be required to satisfactorily complete a physical examination and drug screening. N. RIGHTS UNDER CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PERSONNEL POLICY You will be entitled to all rights and privileges granted under the City of Port Arthur's Personnel Policy that are not in conflict with this agreement or the PAEDC Charter. Said previsions of this agreement shall supersede any conflicting policy prevision (except Charter requirements) but only to the extent of such conflict. We fully expect and trust that you will faithfully perform the duties assigned to you to the best of your ability and will devote your full and undivided time to the transaction of the PAEDC's business. We ask that you sign three originals and return two originals to Ms. Jana Barnes, PAEDC Administrative Assistant as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact one or us or Harvey Robinson, Director of Personnel, for the City of Port ^rthur, at your earliest convenience. Name D~e We are looking forward to a highly productive and long-term relationship between you and the PAEDC. The EDC Board of Directors feels that you have the requisite skills and experience to take the employees and the PAEDC through a period of significant transition. We look forward to this new beginning. Sincerely, Eli Roberts, President Lir~da Spears, ,~cretary ACCEPTANCE I, Floyd J. Batiste, hereby agree to and accept the above terms and conditions of employment as Chief Executive Officer of the PAEDC, Texas, as set forth above, as evidenced by my signature below. I, Floyd J. Batiste, understand that this letter of agreement is not effective unless and until the City Council of the City of Port Arthur adopts a resolution accepting the terms of this letter of agreement. Date