HomeMy WebLinkAboutGovHR USA, LLC - Professional Services AgreementTHIS PROFESSIONAL SE9"CES CONTUACT is made and entered into by
between the City of Yakima, a Washington murnelpal corporation (hereafter the ficity)II),
Govf IR USA, LLC (hereafter the 'Contractor").
WHEREAS, the City of YAima requires professional services for the recruitment of
Assistant City MarII for the City of Yakima;
WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that they has the expertise necessary and is willing
to perform the professional services required by the City in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this ConI
NOW, TOER"ORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, a
agreements set f6rth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and Contractor as fol I
Section 1. Statement of Wo�rk
1.1 The statement of work is fully described in attached Appendix A.
Section 2. Compensation
11 Compensation is fully described in attached Appendix A.
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3.1 Delegation of Professional Services. The services provided under this Contract shall be
performed by Contractor, and no person other than Contractor shall be engaged on such
work or services. Contractor shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) delegate
or subcontract performance of any Services to any other person or entity without the prior
written consent of the City. Any such delegation or subcontracting without the City's prior
written consent shall be voidable at the City's option.
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3.2 Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representative
of the City with regard to performance of the Services. Contractor shall not represent that
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he is, nor hold himself out as, an agent or representative of the City. In no event shall
Contractor be authorized to enter into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the
City.
Section 4. Compliance with Laws
4.1 Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders,
licenses, permits, and other requirements of any Bove entail authority (including, but not
limited to, such requirements as may be imposed upon the City and applicable to the
Services). Contractor shall furnish such documents as may be required to effect or
evidence such compliance. All laws, ordinances, rules and orders required to be
incorporated in agreements of this character are incorporated in this Contract by this
reference.
Section 5. Taxes and Assessments
®1 Contractor shall be solely responsible 'for and shall pay all taxes, deductions, and
assessments that Contractor is required to pay, including but not limited to federal income
tax, FICA, social security tax, assessments for unemployment and industrial injury
insurance, and other deductions from income which may be required by law or assessed
against either party as a result of this Contract. In the event the City is assessed a tax or
assessment as a result of this Contract, Contractor shall pay the same before it becomes
due.
Section 6. Nondiscrimination Provision
6.1 During the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate in violation of
any applicable federal, state and/or local law or regulation on the basis of race, age, color,
sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran
or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap, and any other classification protected under federal,
state, or local law, This provision shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and the
provision of Services under this Contract.
Section 7. Inspection and Production of Records
7.1 The records relating to the Services shall, at all, times, be subject to inspection by and with
the approval of the City, but the making of (or failure or delay in making) such inspection
or approval shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of the Services
in accordance with this Contract, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or
non -complying performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Contractor shall
provide the City sufficient, safe, and proper facilities and equipment for such inspection
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and free access to such facilities. Contractor's records relating to the Services will be
provided to the City upon the City's request.
7.2 Contractor shall promptly furnish the City with such information and records which are
related to the Services of this Contract as may be requested by the City. Until the expiration
of three years after final payment of the compensation payable under this Contract, or for
a longer period if required by law or by the Washington State Secretary of State's record
retention schedule, Contractor shall retain and provide the City access to (and the City shall
have the right to examine, audit and copy) all of Contractor's books, documents, papers
and records which are related to the Services performed by Contractor under this Contract.
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8.1 Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of the City, disclose to third parties
any information received in connection with the Services unless:
information is known to Contractor prior to receiving the same directly or indirectly
in connection with the Services;
(b) information is in the public domain at the time of disclosure by Contractor; or
(c) information is received by Contractor from a third party who does not have an
obligation to keep the same confidential.
Section 9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
9] The Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected
officials, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, losses, liens,
liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs
and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements), resulting from
negligent acts and/or omissions or willful misconduct of the Contractor or his agents arising
out of the perfon-nance of this Contract.
9.2 The City agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Contractor from any
and all claims, demands, losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other
proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys'
fees and disbursements), resulting from negligent acts and/or omissions or willful
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misconduct of the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, its agents
or subcontractors arising out of the performance of this Contract.
93 The City agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Contractor from any
and all claims, demands, losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other
proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys'
fees and disbursements), resulting from Contractor's services under this Contract or arising
out of Contractor's performance of this Contract where Contractor operates in good faith
within the scope of this Contract, is not negligent and does not engage in willful
misconduct.
9.4 The terms of this Section, shall survive any expiration or termination of this Contract.
9.5 Nothing contained in this Section or this Contract shall be construed to create a liability or
a right of indemnification in any third party.
Section 10. Insurance Provided by Contractor
MI At all times during performance of the Services, the Contractor shall secure and maintain
in effect insurance to protect the City and the Contractor from and against all claims,
damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or resulting from the performance of this
Contract. Contractor shall provide and maintain in force insurance in limits no less than
that stated below, as applicable. The City reserves the right to require higher limits should
it deem it necessary in the best interest of the public.
10.2 Automobile Liability Insurance. Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties,
Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance, or copy of the policy
declarations page, as proof of automobile liability insurance with a minimum liability limit
of $ 1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage.
If Contractor carries higher coverage limits, such limits shall be shown on the Certificate
of Insurance and Endorsements. The certificate or declaration page shall clearly state who
the provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and
provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this
Contract. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or
higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
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date of the Contract. The insurance coverage shall remain in effect during the to of this
Contract and for a minimum of three years following the termination of this Contract.
Section 11. Changes
11.1 The City may, at any time by written notice thereof to Contractor, make changes in the
Services within the general scope of this Contract (including, but not limited to, additions
to or deletions from any Services, suspension of performance and changes and location of
performance).
11.2 If any change under paragraph 12.1 causes a significant increase or decrease in the cost of
the time required for performance of the Services, an equitable adjustment in the
compensation and schedules under this Contract shall be negotiated to reflect such increase
or decrease, and this Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Such equitable
adjustment, shall constitute full compensation to Contractor for such change. If any change
under paragraph 12, 1 results in a decrease in the Services to be performed, Contractor shall
not be entitled to anticipated profit on Services not performed and the loss of anticipated
profit shall not reduce the decrease in compensation under this Contract resulting from
such exchange. Further, Contractor shall not be entitled to any reallocation of cost, profit
or overhead.
Section 12. Miscellaneous
12.1 Assianment. This Contract, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not be assigned
or transferred in whole or in part by Contractor to any other person or entity without the
prior written consent of the City, In the event that such prior written consent to an
assignment is granted, then the assignee shall assume all, duties, obligations, and liabilities
of Contractor stated herein.
12.2 No Conflict of Interest. Contractor represents that he and/or his employees, if any, do not
have any interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would
conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this Contract. Contractor further
covenants that he will not hire anyone or any entity having such a conflict of interest during
the performance of this Contract.
12.3 No Insurance. It is understood that the City does not maintain liability insurance for
Contractor and/or his employees.
12.4 Severability, If any portion of this Contract is changed per mutual agreement or any portion
is held invalid, the remainder of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
12.5 Intearation. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the City and
Contractor. There are no other oral or written Contracts between the parties as to the
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subjects covered herein. No changes or additions to this Contract shall be valid or binding
12.6 Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and
sent or hand delivered to the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY: City Manager ANDTO: Connie Mendoza
City of Yakima Human Resources Director
City Hall — First Floor City of Yakima
129 North Second Street City Hall — First Floor
Yakima, WA 98901 129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
TO CONTRACTOR: Judith Schmittgens
Corporate Secretary
GovHR
630 Dundee Rd, Suite 225
Northbrook, IL 60062
or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or
demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand delivered.
Such notices shall be deemed effective when hand delivered at the addresses specified
above, or three days after the date of mailing to the addresses specified above.
12.7 Governigg Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington.
12.8 Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Contract shall lie in the
Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA GOVHR USA, LLC
By —
Robert Harrison, City Manager Judith c�hrmtt
Date: aF Date: 11/4/21
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City Clerk ry
City Contract No. 2021-435-
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STATE OF _IL
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COUNTY OF —Lake
I hereby certify that I know or have satisfiietory evidence that Judith Schmittgens is the
person Who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, and
and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrurnent.
DATED this �l 1_ day of 2021.
Print Name: Julie Snvde
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Table of Contents
Firm Profile
Our Team
Project Approach & Methodology
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Recruitments
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Project Timeline
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Full Scope Project Cast
The GovHR Guarantee
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Why Choose GovHR
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Contract Signature Page
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Optional Services
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Attachments'.
Consultant Biography
Client List
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Firm Profile
offer ve recruitment services rhana ement studies and consultin 9LWects for local
goverriment and organizations who work with local goverrinlOnt,
Gc1vHR is led by Heidi Voorhees, President, and Joellen C4demartoh, Chief Executive Officer. Ms.
informs of government ranging rom Open Town Meeting to C unci-Manageran as supervi
municipal and county departments ranging from Public �afety and Public Works to Mental Health and
Social Services.
GovHR has a total of thirty-five consultants, both generalists and specialists (public safety, public works,
finance, parks, etc.), who are based in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, as well as eight reference specialists and
nine support staff.
Our consultants are experienced executive recruiters who have conducted over 900 recruitments,
working with cities, counties, special districts and other governmental entities of all sizes throughout the
country. In addition, we have held leadership positions within local government, giving us an
understanding of the complexities and challenges facing today's public sector leaders.
Qua if icatbns
Please note the following key qualifications of our firm:
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Sarah McKee
Senior Vice President
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Laurie Pederson
Administrative Services Director
847-380-3198
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GovHR Owners:
Heidi J. Voorhees
President
847-380-3240
rlVoorhees,@Go+/HRusa.com
Joellen J. Cdernr°tori
Chief Executive Officer
847-380-3239
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on candidates. We believe our experience and ability to professionally administer your recruitment will
informed of the progress of their recruitment throughout the entire process. We are always available by
mobile phone or email should you have a question or need information about the recruitment.
that showcases the organization and the area 'it serves.
Information Gathering: M
One-on-one or group interviews with stakeholders identified by the client.
�III,o GovHR can establish a dedicated email address for feedback from stakeholders or the communi
);I Community forums (in -person or via video) can be used to gather input and feedback.
)II;, surveys can be used for department personnel and/or the community to gatherleedback.
)I Conversations/interviews with department heads. I
and expectations for the position (this proposal includes 12 hours of meetings —addonal meetings can
be added for a fee of $ilS/hours plus actual expenses if incurred. Dedicated email address and one
izatbrial survey are included. Community Survey cain be conducted for $2,500. CommunityForums
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can be conducted as an optional service.
Agreement on a detailed Recruitment Timetable — a typical recruitment takes between 90 to 120 dalm
from the time you sign the contract to appointment of the finalist candidate
Phase 11, Advertl Candida-ba RecruitmMt: & Outreach
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Phase 11 will include the following:
�, GovHR consultants will personally identify and contact potential candidates.
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Develop a database of potential candidates from across the country unique to the position and to
the City, focusing on:
o Leadership and management skills
o Size of organization
o Experience in addressing challenges and opportunities also outlined in Phase I
The database will range from several hundred to thousands of names and an email blast will be
sent to each potential candidate.
Placement of the Position Announcement in appropriate professional online publications:
* Public sector publications & websites
* Social media: Linked In (over 15,000 connections), Facebook, and Twitter
* GovHR will provide you with a list of advertising options for approval
Phase HI: Candidate Evakiation & Screeni
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Phase III will include the following steps:
Review and evaluation of candidates' credentials considering the criteria outlined in the
Recruitment Brochure
Candidates will be narrowed down to those candidates that meet the qualification criteria
Candidate evaluation process:
* Completion of a questionnaire explaining prior work experience
* Live Video Interview (45 minutes to 1 hour) conducted by consultant with each finalist
candidate
* References (at least 2 references per candidate will be contacted at this time)
* Internet/Social Media search conducted on each finalist candidate
All resumes will be acknowledged and inquiries from candidates will be personally handled by GovHR,
ensuring that the City's process is professional and well regarded by all who participate.
Phase M Presentation of RecorTirnended Candidates
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Phase IV will include the following steps:
GovHR will prepare a Recruitment Report presenting the credentials of those candidates
most qualified for the position.
GovHR will provide an electronic recruitment portfolio which contains the candidates'
materials along with a "mini" resume for each candidate so that each candidate's
credentials are presented in a uniform way.
)io City will receive a log of all applicants and may review resumes if requested.
Report will arrive in advance of the Recruitment Report Presentation.
GovHR will spend approximately 2 hours with the City reviewing the recruitment report and providing
additional information on the candidates.
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Phase V: Interviewi g..E� n . .. . ..........
Phase V will include the following steps:
GovHR will:
elop the first and second round interview questions for your review and comment
rdinate candidate travel and accommodations
ide you with an electronic file that includes:
* Candidates credentials
* Set of questions with room for interviewers to make notes
* Evaluation sheets to assist interviewers in assessing the candidate's skills and abilities
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Background screening will be conducted by the City of Yakima and' results shared with GovHR consultant
if needed.
GovHR will work with you to develop an interview schedule for the candidates, coordinating travel and
accommodations. GovHR consultants will be present for all the interviews, serving as a resource and
facilitator.
GovHR will coordinate a 2-Step Interview process. The first round interviews will include five or six
candidates. The second round interviews will include two or three candidates. GQvHR will supply
interview questions and an evaluation form.
In addition to a structured interview, the schedule can incorporate�
Tour of City facilities
)o Interviews with senior staff
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GovHR will assist you as much as you request with the salary and benefit negotiations and
drafting of an employment agreement, if appropriate.
)OGovHR will notify all applicants of the final appointment, providing professional background
information on the successful candidate.
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Piversity, _Equity ndLlsion in Recruitments
GovHR has a long standing commitment to Equity, Diversity and inclusion in all of our recruitment and
selection processes. Since our firm's inception we have supported, with our time and financial resources
organizations that advance women and other underrepresented minorities in local government. These,
include the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, the Local Government Hispanic Network, The
League of Women in Government and CivicPride.
Weeks 1 & 2
Weeks 3 thru 6
Weeks 7 thru 9
Phase I- On Site interviews & Brochure Development
Phase 2: Advertising, Candidate Recruitment & Outreach
Phase 3: Candidate Evaluation & Background Screening
Phase 4: Presentation of Recommended Candidates
Phase 5: interview Process & Additional Background Screening
Phase 6: Appointment of Candidate
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Summary of Costs: Full Scope Price
Recruitment Fee: $18,500
Advertising: 2,500*
*,Advertising costs over $2,500 will be placed only with client
approval. If less than $2,500, Client is billed only for actual
cost.
Possible in -person meetings could include:
1. Recruitment brochure interview process
2, Presentation of recommended candidates
3. Interview Process
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in the travel expenses and those ekpienses will be billed to the client.
This fee does not include travel and accommodations for candidates 'interviewed.
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Professional fees and expenses will be invoiced as follows:
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2-d Payment: 1/3 of the Recruitment Fee and expenses incurred to date (invoice sent following the
recommendation of candidates).
Final Payment: 1/3 of the Recruitment Fee and all remaining expenses (invoice sent after recruitment is
completed).
Payment of invoices is due within thirty (30) days of receipt (unless the client advises that its normal
payment procedures require 60 days.)
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GovHR is committed to assisting our clients until a candidate is appoed to the position. Therefore, no
of recommended candidates and requests additional candidates be developed for interview
consideration. If addition
actual advertising charges. Reimbursable expenses may be incurred should the recruitment process
require consultant travel to the City.
of the City within the first 12 moof appointment, we will, if desired, conduct Oaddition
recruitment for the cost of ex0enses and announcements only. This request must be made Within s
months of' the employee's departure.
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We believe we have provided you with a comprehensive proposal; however, if you would like a service
that you do not see in our proposal, please let us know. We can most likely accommodate your request,
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City of Yakima, Washington agrees to retain GovHR USA, LLC ("GovHR") to conduct a Assistant City
Manager Recruitment in accordance with its proposal dated October 19, 2021. The terms of the proposal
are incorporated herein and shall become a part of this contract.
ACCEPTED:
City of Yakima, Washington
By:
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Date:
Billing Contact:
Billing Contact Email:
Gov USA, LLB
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In -Basket Exercise
t Written/Oral Presentation Exercise
♦ Leaderless Croup Exercise
♦ Structured Interview
♦ Budget Analysis Exercise
♦ personnel Issues Exercise
R Other exercise of the Client's choosing
7,500*
*The fee assumes that the Assessment Center`will be meld on one day and be limited to no more than five
candidates. For each additional candidate, the fee will increase by $750.
The fee includes the preparation of the Assessment Center material and a written report outlining the
findings of the Assessment Center as reported by the Assessors, We will assist the client in selecting three
() professionals from outside the organization to serve as Assessors in evaluating each candidate's
strengths and weaknesses. The client will be responsible for paying a 500 stipend to each Assessor (and
possible mileage or other transportation costs for the assessors):
The Assessment Center fee does not include lodging, travel and meal expenses for the GovHR facilitator(s)
to be on -site for the Assessment Center. Actual expenses will be billed in addition to the fee. If the client
chooses to add the Assessment Center option, the fees and expenses for this will be billed separately..
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Need an Interim' ovTempsUSi4, a subsidiary of GovHR USA, specializes in the temporary placement of
positions in local government. The firm offers short-term assignments, in addition to long-term and
outsourced arrangements. Our placement professionals at GovTempsUSA have typically enjoyed
distinguished careers in local government and displayed a commitment to public service throughout their'
career:
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Candidates we recommend for your consideration can complete a one-way video interview with 3 to 5
questions that will be recorded and which you can review electronically at your convenience. This can
occur prior'to making your decision on which candidates to invite for an interview. Cost 100 per
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L.e ader hi; "Personality 1est� ng
GovHR has experience working with a wide variety of leadership and personality assessment tools,
depending can the qualities and experiences the client is seeking in their candidates. These include but
are not limited to Luminaspar, Caliper, DISC and others. Depending on the evaluation type selected
fees can range between 100 to 500 per candidate:
360" Evaluation
As a service to the Client, we offer the option to provide you with a proposal for a 60' performance
evaluation for the appointed position at six: months into his or her employment. This evaluation will
include seeking feedback from bath elected officials and department directors, along with any other
stakeholder the Client feels would be relevant and beneficial. This input will be obtained on a confidential
basis with comments known only to the consultant. if you are interested in this option, CovHR will prepare
a proposal for this service,
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Through 1CMA's international program and their cooperatitin�with USAID, Sarah was asked to assist the country of Bulgaria in
their solid waste mainagement program as they transitioned to the European Union. She spent over seven years developing th
and training their environmental experts as we'll as assisting in the development of their; landfills and composting sites. in
Bulgaria, Sarah has also worked in Beirut, Lebanon in the development of the Economic Development plain.
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• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis
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• ICIVIA's Women's luncheon
• Illinois Government Finance Officers Association
• Indiana Municipal Managers Association
• Illinois City/County Management Association
• ICMA, coach
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Executive Director, Issaquah Highlands
Community Association, Issaquah, WA
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City Manager, Rolling Meadows, IL
2008-1'
Village Manager, Johnstown, OH
2003-:
Public Works Director, Paducah, KY
1999-�
Solid Waste Superintendent/Fleet
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City Manager
33,398
2018
Florida
Gainesville
Assistant City Manager
.133,997
2021
Lakeland
City Manager
110,000
2020
Largo
Assistant City Manager
82,244
2018
Palm Beach
Assistant City Manager
85,933
2021
Georgia
Decatur
Assistant City Manager
25,000
2018
City Manager
25,000
2018
Illinois
Algonquin
Village Manager
30,947
2012
Arlington Heights
Village Manager
75,525
2014
Barrington
Village Manager
10,455
2018
Bensenville
Village Manager
20,703
2015
Bloomington
City Manager
78,005
2018
Buffalo Grove
Village Manager
42,909
2010
Carbondale
City Manager
25,092
2011
Cary
Village Administrator
18,713
2011
Centralia
City Manager
13,000
2020
Clarendon Hills
Village Administrator
8,653
2014
Village Manager
8,653
2010
Crest Hill
City Administrator
21,169
2015
Decatur
City Manager
76,178
2014
2018
Deputy City Manager
76,178
2019
DeKalb
City Manager
43,849
2018
44,862
2013
Dixon
City Manager
18,601
2015
East Moline
City Administrator
21,300
2011
2016
East Peoria
City Administrator
23,503
2016
Effingham
City Administrator
12,384
2010
12,577
2018
Elmhurst
City Manager
43,300
2010
Forsyth
Village Administrator
3,490
2021
Fox Lake
Village Administrator
10,550
2013
2021
Freeport
City Manager
25,000
2017
Galesburg
City Manager
33,706
2010
eneseo
City Administrator (Virtual)
6,500
2019'
Glen Ellyn
Assistant Village Manager
27,000
2013
Village Manager
27,000
2010 ;
Glencoe
Assistant Village Manager'
8,723
2015
Village Manages
8,723
2013
Hanover Park
Village Manager
38,510
2012
Highland Park
City Manager
31,365
2011
Hinsdale
Tillage Manager
16,816
2013
HomerGlen
Village Manager
24,220
2011
Homewood
Assistant Village Manager (Virtual)
19,464
2017
Inverness
Village Administrator
7,400
2013:
Joliet
City Manager
147,500
2013
2017'
Kenilworth
Village Manager
2,562
2012
La Grange
Assistant Village Manager (Virtual)
15,732
2017'
La Grange
Village Manager ;
15,732
2017
La Grange Park
Assistant Village Manager;
13,579
2020
Lake Bluff
Assistant to the Village Manager
5,700
2016
Lake Forest
City Manager
19,375
2018`
Lake Villa
Village Administrator
8,774
2013-
Lake Zurich
Village Manager
19,631-
2015
Libertyville
Village Manager
20,431
2016
Lincoln
City Administrator
14,500
2014
Assistant Village Manager/Community
Lincolnshire
Development Director
7,500
2016
Village Manager
7,500
2012;
Lindenhurst
Village Administrator
14,468
2017
Lombard
Village Manager
43,165
2013
Marengo
City Administrator
7,614
2011
Mettawa
Part-time pillage Administrator
500
2010
Mokena
Village Administrator
19,042
2015
Moline ,
City Administrator
43,100
2017
Monmouth
City Administrator
9,444
2014
Morton Grove
Tillage Administrator
23,500
2011-
Mt. Prospect
Village Manager
54,771
2015
Mundelein
Village Administrator
31,385
2020
New Lenox
Village Administrator
25,000
2011
Niles
Village Manager
30,001
2021
Normal
City Manager
54,264
2017
Northbrook
Village Manager
35,000
2021-
Oak Brook
Village Manager
7,883
2014
Assistant Village Manager/Human
{yak Park
Resources Director
52,000
2019
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TYPE STATE
CLIENT
POSITION
POPULATION
YEAR
Orland Park
Village Manager
60,000
2016
2019
Palos Heights
City Administrator (Virtual)
12,480
2021
Pekin
City Manager
33,223
2016
Pingree Grove
Village Manager
10,000
2020
Princeton
City Manager
7,700
2011
Princeton
City Manager
7,700
2019
River Forest
Village Administrator
11,635
2010
Rock island
City Manager
39,684
2011
Savoy
Village Administrator (Virtual)
8,607
2020
Schiller Park
Village Manager
11,870
2015
Shorewood
Village Administrator
17,495
2018
Skokie
Village Manager
65,000
2013
Tinley Park
Village Manager
58,000
2013
Vernon Hills
Village Manager
25,911
2021
Villa Park
Assistant Village Manager (Virtual)
22,038
2021
Volo
Village Administrator
3,300
2013
Washington
City Administrator
15,700
2015
Wauconda,
Village Administrator
13,758
2013
2017
2021
Willowbrook
Village Administrator
8,967
2019
Winnetka
Assistant Village Manager
12,422
2019
Woodridge
Village Administrator
32,971
2017
Indiana
Munster
Town Manager
23,603
2014
St. John
Town Manager (Professional Outreach)
18,047
2020
Iowa
Bondurant
City Administrator
5,493
2017
Burlington
City Manager
25,663
2011
Knoxville
City Manager
7,300
2021
Muscatine
City Administrator
23,819
2020
Newton
City Administrator
15,000
2016
Washington
City Administrator
7,266
2011
Webster City
City Manager
8,000
2016
West Liberty
City Manager
3,736
2013
Windsor Heights
City Administrator
4,860
2019
Kentucky
Paducah
City Manager
24,850
2021
Maryland
Greenbelt
City Manager
23,753
2016
Hagerstown
City Administrator
40,612
2015
Sykesville
Town Manager
3,941
2019
Westminster
City Administrator
18,522
2021
Massachusetts
Cambridge
City Manager
110,000
2016
Eastham
Town Administrator
4,956
2016
Provincetown
Town Manager
2,990
2015
Williamstown
Town Manager
8,400
2015
Michigan
Adrian
City Administrator
20,676
2018
Albion
City Manager
8,337
2018
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10,410
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Caro
City Manager
4,208
2012
Charlotte
City Manager
9,100
2020
Delta Charter Township
Township Manager
32,400
2014
Fastpolnte
City Manager
:32,673
2019
Ferndale
City Manager
20,428
2019
Hamtramck
City Manager
21,752
2017
Kalamazoo
City Manager
75,000
2013
Lincoln Park
City Manager
36,665
2019
Oakland Township
Township Manager
16,779
2013
19,132
201
Rochester
City Manager
13,000
2015
Royal Oak
City Manager
59,112
2019
Royal Oak Township
Township Manager
2,600
2021
Troy
Assistant City Manager
83,813
201
City Manager
83,813
201
Minnesota
St. Louis Park
City Manager
48,662
2021
+aconla
City Administrator
13,500
2021
Woodbury
Assistant City Administrator
68,820
2017
Missouri
Ballwin
City Administrator
30,181
2020
Cape Girardeau
City Manager
38,000
2020
Ferguson
City Manager
21,111
2015
Maryland Heights
City Administrator
27,436
2015
Republic
City Administrator
15,590
2016
South Lyon
City Manager
11,327
2018
University City
Assistant City Manager
35,172
2020
Assistant to the City
Manager/Communications Director
35,172
2018
Assistant to the City Manager Director
of Human Resources
35,172
2020
City Manager
35,172
2017
Warrensburg
City Manager
20,200
2021
Webster troves
City Manager
22,800
2020
Wildwood
City Administrator
35,517
2014
City Manager
35,524
2019
Nevada
Boulder City
City Manager
16,207
2021
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
City' Manager
21,796
2019
New Jersey
Waldwick
Borough Administrator
9,800
2015
New York
Long Beach
Deputy City Manager (Virtual)
33,275
2021
Mamaroneck (Town)
Town Administrator
29,156
2021
Mamaroneck (Village)
Village Manager
19,426
2018
Scarsdale
Village Manager
17,500
2021
North Carolina
Fayetteville
Assistant City Manager
210,000
2012
2017
2018
North Dakota '
Minot
City Manager
45,700
2020
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TYPE STATE
CLIENT
POSITION
POPULATION
YEAR
Ohio
Oberlin
City Manager
8,390
2016
Pennsylvania
Ferguson Township
Township Manager
18,300
2017
Mt. Lebanon
Municipal Manager
33,137
2815
South Fayette Township
Township Manager
14,416
2018
Rhode Islam
Forth Kingston
Town Manager
26,326
2015
Texas
Austin,
Deputy City Manager
885,000
2021
Burleson
City Manager
36,990
2011
43,960
2018
Garland
Assistant City Manager
23 ,206
2016
McKinney
Assistant City Manager
191,645
2019
Missouri City
Assistant City Manager
74,139
2019
Virginia
Chesapeake
City Manager
245,000
2019
Portsmouth
City Manager
96,000
2020
Salem
City Manager
25,63
2019
Virginia Beach
City Manager
442,707
2019
West Virginia
Bridgeport
City Manager
8,582
2019
Morgantown
City Manager
31,000
2016
Wisconsin
Baraboo
City Administrator
12,048
2019
Bayside
Assistant Village Manager
4,400
2019
Bellevue
Village Administrator
15,524
2018
Beloit (City)
City Manager
36,966
2015'
Beloit (Town)
Town Administrator
7,083
2016
2020
Brown Geer
Village Manager
12,000
2012
Burlington
City Administrator
10,511
2014
Cedarburg
Town Administrator
11,475
2015
Fon du Lac
City Manager
43,021
2012
Fort Atkinson
City Manager
12,300
2812
Franklin
Director of Administration
36,1.55
2019
Glendale
City Administrator
12,920
2016
Harrison
Village Manager
13,185
2021
Hartford
City Administrator
14,251:
2115
Hobart
Village Administrator
8,SOO
2016
Janesville
City Manager
63,480
201
Lake Geneva
City Administrator
7,710
2015
Lisbon
Town Administrator/Clerk
2,521
2014
Monroe
City Administrator
10,827
202
Oak Creep
City Administrator
35,243
2016
Plymouth
City Administrator/Utilities Manager
8,540
2020
Director of City Services
8,540
2010
Prairie du Chien
City Administrator
5,900
2017
Princeton
!City Administrator
1,504
2810
Racine
City Administrator
78,200
2016
Rhinelander
City Administrator
7,800
2018
Richfield
Village Administrator
11,500
2069'
Rome
Town Administrator
2,720
201
TYPE STATE CLIENT
POSITION
POPULA°trON
YEAR
Shorewood
Village Manager
13,331
2017
Waukesha
City Administrator
71,000
2012
2014
West Bend
City Administrator
31,000
201
White Ater
City Manager
14,300
2012
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