SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Appoint David Margolis as City Attorney effective October 25, 2021 and approve an Employment Agreement with him. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 24, 2021, City Council unanimously agreed to offer David Margolis the position of City Attorney upon the retirement of Pamela Akin and directed Ms. Akin to negotiate an Employment Agreement with Mr. Margolis.
Mr. Margolis has agreed to the following provisions:
His salary will be $210,000.00 annually, he will be covered by Federal Social Security, and the City will contribute 15% of his salary to the Money Purchase Pension Plan [401(A)].
He will receive a car allowance in the amount of $600 per month, will accumulate General Leave in lieu of sick, vacation and floating holidays at the amount of 35 days per year, with a cap of 120 days’ accrual. He will be entitled to the same paid holidays, travel expenses and insurance coverages as other management employees, including life and disability insurance.
He will move into the city within one year of appointment and the city will provide up to $20,000 for the actual and reasonable cost of moving, packing and storing expenses.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-09600-510100, Full Time Salaries, to fund this agreement.
At the August 30 work session, there was council consensus to appoint Mr. Margolis as city attorney effective October 25, 2021. Staff was directed to place the item on the consent agenda.