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Home My WebLink AboutPR 17752: TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER P. R. No. 17752 07/03/13 att RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REVISED TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Article V, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, Texas and Resolution 12 -328 included herein by reference as if set out in its entirety as Exhibit "A" appointed Floyd T. Johnson as City Manager of the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Port Arthur provides that the compensation of the City Manager shall be set by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Resolution 12 -328 established the terms of employment of the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to modify the terms of employment of the City Manager; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: THAT the terms of employment as shown in the delineated sections of the Letter of Engagement of the City Manager as Exhibit "B" are hereby amended as shown therein; and, THAT the Mayor of the City of Port Arthur, on behalf of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute a revised Letter of Engagement with the City Manager which incorporates the revisions P. R. No. 17752 as delineated in Exhibit "B" with all other provisions remaining unchanged. THAT a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this day of A.D., 2013, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers NOES: Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: -___/ 4111 / //Mr Valecia Wreno 'Am Dr. Alber Thigpen, -CP City Attorney 4111. Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS Floyd T. Johnson .� ∎ / i „ J J:_ /, City Manager Deborah Echols, CPA Director of Finance Exhibit NN P. R. No. 17134 RESOLUTION NO. /c- Q,8 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, the position of City Manager of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, became vacant upon the retirement of Mr. Stephen B. Fitzgibbons effective January 15, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Article V, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, Texas provides that such vacancy be filled by appointment by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, desires to fill such vacancy; and, WHEREAS, the City Council upon careful and critical review of candidates for the position of City Manager has by unanimous vote approved the offering of a Letter of Engagement to Mr. Floyd T. Johnson at a Special Executive Meeting of the City Council held. on June 12, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd T. Johnson has accepted the terms and conditions outlined in the Letter of Engagement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, has determined that Mr. Johnson meets the requirements of Section, I, Article V, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur; therefore, is eligible to assume the duties of head of the City Manager Department and to be appointed as City Manager; and, P.R. 17134 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint said individual; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: THAT Floyd T. Johnson be, and he is hereby appointed City Manager for the City of Port Arthur, Texas; and, THAT the terms of employment for Floyd T. Johnson as City Manager of the City of Port Arthur are delineated in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though it were recited verbatim herein. THAT a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. !� READ, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this` day of J A.D., 2012, at a 1 (,(� (.0 " Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor %CO i Councilmembers , OL- I a2. NOES: A )c/' _4 • Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor ATTE / hi 0( (11 ;iri Bellard City Secretary P.R. 17134 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valecia T -� Esq. —'41111111P1- sq. ' City Attorne APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: / . l ippr Dr. A •eat T. Thigpen, IPMA ', CAS Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation Jo n A. Comeaux, P.E. Acting City Manager Exhibit "A" DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR JOHN A. COMEAUX, P.E. WILLE "BAE" LEWIS, MAYOR PRO TEM��a ^" r!'<; ACTING CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: (. fry of SHERRI SHERRI BELLARD RAYMOND SCOTT, JR. j , I , CITY SECRETARY ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER 4—oPt %r �''�' MORRIS ALBRIGHT® VAL TREND HAROLD DOUCET, SR. r t h ti r CITY ATTORNEY ROBERT E. WILLIAMSON Torus. DERRICK FREEMAN KERRY "TWIN "THOMAS June 14, 2012 Floyd T. Johnson 4130 N. E. 29 Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 Re: Letter of Engagement Dear Mr. Johnson, Greetings! As you are aware, the Charter of the City of Port Arthur provides that the City Council shall specify the employment conditions for the position of City Manager. This Letter of Engagement outlines the offer of employment of the City of Port Arthur. You will serve as an at -will employee pursuant to Section 25.028 of the Texas Local Government Code and Article 5 of the City of Port Arthur Charter. The following terms and conditions apply: A. Salary Information Your starting salary will be $155,000.00 annually, paid in 26 payroll period effective July 16, 2012. You will be provided a $500 per month automobile allowance. B. Vacation and Sick Leave From the first day of employment, you will credited with two (2) weeks of vacation which will be available for your use. You will accrue and earn four (4) weeks of vacation annually. Thereafter, you will accrue and vest on a normal schedule according to existing Personnel Policy, e.g., normal policy accrual is two (2) weeks of vacation at the end of the first year, and accrual of ten (10) hours of sick leave per month. { C. Medical /Dental /Li£e /AD &D Your medical, dental, life and AD &D insurance will continue to be effective. Per City policy, 100% of the premium for your health insurance coverage will be paid by the City, 50% of the premium will be paid by the City for dependent coverage if you choose to cover your dependents under the plan. Also, the City 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 dependents through payroll deductions. You, and your qualified dependents, will have access to the Employee Health Services Center, which provides urgent, minor, and wellness care, with no co -pay required. D. Severance Pay Should your employment with the City be terminated by the City within one (1) year from the date you commenced employment for any for any reason(s), except for malfeasance in office or if you voluntarily terminate, the City will pay you a lump sum payment equal to six (6) months of your base salary as severance pay. E. Retirement You will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your contributions into the plan will be 5% of your salary and the City will match that contribution on a 2:1 basis. F. Business Expense Standard business expenses will be provided to you via the policies set forth in the City Personnel Policy. The City will provide you with a cell phone on an unlimited plan and a laptop computer. G. Membership /Professional Dues Your membership dues in the International Managers Association, the Texas City Managers Association, National Urban Fellows, National Forum for Black Public Administrators and one (1) civic club membership will be paid by the City. H. Moving Expense The City will provide you with moving expenses in the amount of twelve ($12,000) thousand dollars. The City will also provide one thousand ($1,000) dollars per month in temporary housing allowance for a period up to six (6) months. However, should you find a residence within this six (6) month period the remaining housing allowance balance may be used as a down payment on said residence. I. Performance Evaluation Your performance will be evaluated annually, based on a minimum acceptable standard of satisfactory or better accomplishments of defined goals and objectives. However, in the first year of emp.Loyment you will be evaluated at the six (6) month service date as well as the noted annual evaluation. J. Starting Date Your starting date will be July 16, 2012. K. Drug and Alcohol Policy You must satisfactorily complete a physical examination regarding your ability to perform the essential functions of the classification of City Manager; this examination will include successfully passing drug and alcohol screening tests. L. Rights under City Personnel Policy You will be entitled to all rights and privileges granted under the City's Personnel Policy that are not in conflict with this Agreement or the City Charter. Said provisions of this Agreement shall supersede any conflicting policy provision (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 transact=_on of the City's business. Please sign and return one (1) original of this letter to the writer as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me or Dr. Albert T. Thigpen, Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation at your earliest convenience. The contact number for the former is (409) 983 -8105; the latter (409) 983 -8218. We continue to look forward to a highly productive, beneficial and long -term relationship between you and the City of Port Arthur. Each member of the City Council feels that you have the requisite skills and experience to take the employees and the City forward to a prosperous and bright future. We look forward to our joint effort and success in this regard. Warmest regards, Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor AGREED TO: THAT I, FLOYD T. JOHNSON, do hereby agree to and accept the above terms and conditions of employment for the position of City Manager of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, as evidenced by my signature below. FLOYD T. JOHNSON DATE • Exhibit "B" (to be presented at City Council Meeting)