RFCA - R-2009-36BG

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION:  2009-36

SUBJECT:  Resolution Appointing Kathleen Hodgson as Lakewood City Manager and Approving Terms of Employment Agreement

ADDRESS:  480 S Allison Parkway – Lakewood CO 80226

RECOMMENDATION:  City Council Approval of Resolution and Terms of Employment Agreement

FUNDING SOURCE:  General Fund

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:  The Lakewood City Council wishes to appoint Kathleen Hodgson as City Manager effective September 14, 2009 to replace the retiring City Manager.  The attached Employment Agreement is based upon the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) model agreement.  It addresses the details of the appointment, including duties, term, compensation, annual review, residency, relocation, benefits, resignation, termination and severance.  It also includes provisions for arbitration and compliance with Amendment 1.  The agreement does not have a specific term and may be terminated either by the City or the City Manager.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE:  July 27, 2009

ORIGINATED BY:  Mayor and City Council

STAFF PERSONS RESPONSIBLE:  Ken Milano, Director, Employee Relations, 303-987-7701

DOCUMENT(S) ATTACHED:  Resolution 2009-36
                                                    Employment Agreement

SUBMITTED BY:
Ken Milano, Director, Department of Employee Relations

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director, Mayor and City Manager’s Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager