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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19312 RES - 05/13/1986,. • A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER, ARTILEMcDOWELL AS CITY MANAGER; ANDIIIDECLARINGION AN EM1ERGENCY. OF A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the appointment by the City Council of Craig A. McDowell to the position of City Manager, effective July 1, 1986, according to the terms and conditions as stated in the Letter of Agreement, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A," pursuant to the City Charter, Article III, Section 1, is hereby confirmed. SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for efficient administration of City affairs by making the appointment as aforesaid, such finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at uthrpon its9first read nular g as ans so hemergencythis emeasurenthis is 13th day of May, 1986.assed and shall take effect ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED/5/77 DAY OF MAY, 1986 C y Attorney 06P.101.01 MAYOR THE CIT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 1931.2MICROFLIMED Corpus Christi, Texas 13* day of TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Respectfully, MAYO Council Members piori THE CI01OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luther Jones Dr. Jack Best David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb /� L Frank Mendez1411 (L.Fti/•r�►T Bill Pruet Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong int 19312 City of Corpus Christi May 12, 1986 Mr. Craig A. McDowell, 7364 N. Paseo Montalban Tucson, AZ 85704 Dear Mr. McDowell: I am pleased to confirm our telephone conversation and formally offer you a position as City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi. As agreed in our telephone conversation, you will receive the following salary and benefits with your acceptance of this position effective July 1, 1986: (1) A beginning salary of $94,000, with a merit review at the end of one year; (2) Your first official day of employment with the City to be on or about July 1, 1986, with a starting vacation leave of twenty (20) days and twelve (12) days of sick leave; annual leave and sick leave accrural will be at twenty (20) and twelve (12) days, respectively, per year; (3) A car allowance of $450 per month; (4) Standard other city and managerial group benefits, including medical insurance (the City pays all but one dollar ($1.00) of employee coverage, and 50% of the cost of dependent coverage); $100,000 term life insurance paid by the City with the option for you to purchase at your cost an additional $50,000; and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. As deferred compensation, you may contribute $7,500 from your salary to the ICMA Deferred Compensation Program. Additionally, the City will pay your dues in the International Association of City Managers, Texas Municipal League, and the Texas City Management Association; (5) The City will pay all reasonable direct expenses associated with your move from Arizona to Corpus Christi. It is understood that this reimbursement will be refunded to the City if you resign your position as City Manager within one year; 02i.026.02.15.np 302 South Shoreline - P.O. Rox 9277 - Cornus Chrisri. TX 78469-9777 (5171 RRO-3000 Mr. Craig A. McDowell Cityof Corp*i Page 2 May 12, 1986 (6) Supplemental moving allowance for up to six months at $800 per month; (7) One paid house hunting trip for your spouse and potential visits prior to reporting, based on Council need or desire for you to meet with Mr. Briones and staff. (8) As an additional part of your compensation for work performed for the City of Corpus Christi, you will receive by your acceptance of this agreement six (6) months termination pay at your monthly salary at the time, should you be terminated by the City Council; and (9) The above reflects the salary and benefits to be paid to you but does not constitute a contract of employment and the terms of Article III, Section 1, Corpus Christi City Charter providing that the City Manager may be employed for an indefinite term, but may be removed at the will and pleasure of the Council by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council shall prevail. I believe the above accurately reflects our agreement as we discussed it. Please do not hesitate to call me should you have any questions. Please review this letter and if it is in accord with your understanding, sign it at the indicated place and return it to me. On behalf of the entire City Council and the citizens of the City of Corpus Christi, we look forward to having you join the City of Corpus Christi. ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary ACCEPTED: Sincerely, Craig A. McDowell Date: np 02i.026.02.15.np