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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-049 Interim City Manager Contract Extension; Amendment No. 1A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-049 relating to administration; extending Alex Meyerhoff's term as the Interim City Manager to either December 31, 2020 or the hiring and swearing in of a new City Manager, whichever first occurs. WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by the Yakima City Charter and RCW 35.18.140 to appoint an interim city manager at such time as the previous City Manager is no longer available to serve in that position; and WHEREAS, the City Council identified Alex Meyerhoff as the Interim City Manager in November, 2019 and entered an Agreement with him to serve in that role for a six-month term that could be extended as necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to move forward with a formal City Manager hiring process and would like to extend Mr. Meyerhoff's contract through either December 31, 2020 or the hiring and swearing in of a new City Manager, whichever shall first occur; and WHEREAS, Alex Meyerhoff has agreed to the extension of his term as Interim City Manager in accordance with the terms set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the underlying Employment Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Alex Meyerhoff's term of employment as the Interim City Manager is extended through either December 31, 2020 or the hiring and swearing in of a new City Manager, whichever shall first occur, as set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of April, 2020. ATTEST: Sonya Claar , City Clerk Patricia Byers, Mayo AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF YAKIMA AND ALEX MEYE ' OFF FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER POSITION 1. Date and Parties. This Amendment No 1. to the Employment Agreement Between City of Yakima And Alex Meyerhoff For Interim City Manager Position ("Agreement"), dated April , 2020, is entered into between the City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation ("City") and Alex Meyerhoff, ("Mr. Meyerhoff'). 2. Intent and Purpose. The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement is to amend Paragraph No. 4 to extend the term of the Agreement. Paragraph No. 4 is amended to state: 4. Term. Mr. Meyerhoff s appointment as Interim City Manager shall be extended beyond the initial six (6) month term. The extended term of the Employment Agreement shall terminate upon either the hiring and swearing in of a new City Manager or on the date certain of December 31, 2020, whichever shall first occur. All other provisions, terms and conditions set forth in the underlying Employment Agreement Between City of Yakima And Alex Meyerhoff For Interim City Manager Position shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise amended in writing per the provisions of said underlying Contract. By: Dated this - day of April, 2020. Patrici Byers, May& Alex Meyerhoff represents and acknowledges that he has read this Agreement in its entirety and has had an opportunity to review the Agreement. He further represents and acknowledges that it is his understanding that this Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Yakima City Attorney on behalf of the City only, and not on behalf of Mr. Meyerhoff. By virtue of this passage, he further acknowledges that he has been advised that he has the right to consult independent counsel concerning this Agreement, and that by signing this Agreement he acknowledges that he has afforded himself the opportunity to do so, or hereby expressly waives Amendment No. 1 To Employment Agreement Between City of Yakima and Alex Meyerhoff For Interim City Manager Position Page 1 of 3 City Meyerhoff his right to have the Agreement reviewed by independent legal counsel, and agrees to the terms hereof by signing the same. By: Alex Mey rhoff CITY CONTRACT NO: RESOLUTION NO: Amendment No. 1 To Employment Agreement Between City of Yakima and Alex Meyerhoff For Interim City Manager Position Page 2 of 3 City Meyerhpfr BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6. For Meeting of: April 21, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing contract amendment No. 1 to Interim City Manager Alex Meyerhoff's employment agreement to extend the term of the agreement SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Cutter, City Attorney SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Alex Meyerhoff was engaged by the City in November, 2019 for a six-month term as the Interim City Manager. On April 7, 2020, the City Council approved moving forward with a formal employment advertising process for the City Manager position. The hiring process will extend beyond Mr. Meyerhoff's present Interim City Manager contract term and therefore the City Council wishes to extend Mr. Meyerhoff's term of employment to either December 31, 2020 or the hiring and swearing in of a new City Manager, whichever shall first occur, as set forth in the attached Amendment No. 1 to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY: NA APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type Res -Alex Meyerhoff Contract Extens on -Amendment 4/9/2020 ResolutIon No. 1 Meyerhoff-Interim CM Employment Agreement- 4/9/2020 Contract Amendment No. 1