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1. Motion authorizing the Mayor to accept the letter from George K. Noe, City
Manager, dated May 30, 2008, announcing his resignation and retirement
effective September 1, 2008, and upon termination of his employment, provide
him the severance pay described in the "Employment Conditions and Saiary for
City Manager George K. Noe" dated April 15, 2003.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
enry G rett, Mayor
City of orpus Christi
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May 30, 2008
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Dear Mayor Garrett:
Over the course of the past week, members of the City Council have suggested that I resign or
George K. Noe otherwise announce my retirement as City Manager. It has become apparent that the majority of
CITY MANAGER the City Council prefers to go a different direction in the administration of the City.
I am willing to respond affirmatively to that. suggestion and announce my resignation and
Po Box 9277 retirement from the position of City Manager effective September 1, 2008, subject to the terms
CoipusCtaisti and conditions of the Employment Conditions and Salary for City Manager George K. Noe
Texas 78469-9277 approved by the City Council when I was hired as City Manager in April 2003. This 90-day period
Phone 361-880-3220 `^~ill allow the City Council to proceed with the search for a new City Manager and enable us to
complete the 2008-09 Budget and the 2008 Bond Proposals. While I would rather continue as
Fax 361-880-3839 City Manager, I am willing to resign on this basis only because of the expressions of a majority of
www.cctexas.com the City Council noted above.
It has been an honor for me to serve as City Manager of Corpus Christi, and I have appreciated
the experience of guiding this City over the past five years. We successfully completed the
projects from the Bond Election of 2000 and implemented a new capital improvement program
with the Bond Election of 2004. We also successfully implemented the Seawall restoration and
American Bank Center improvements approved by the voters in 2002 and the construction of
Whataburger Field authorized in 2004. Corpus Christi was recognized in 2003 as an All-America
City, and that recognition illustrates my personal belief in this community.
Upon acceptance by the City Council of this resignation on the terms stated, this letter will
constitute my binding agreement to retire effective September 1, 2008, and the City's agreement
to abide by the terms of the Employment Conditions of April 15, 2003 in accordance with the
conditions expressed in this letter and provide the severance compensation upon the termination
of my employment.
Res ecttully submitted,
eorge K. Noe
City Manager
ACCE~TED: -
enry Gar ett
Mayor
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