Report Prepared by: Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of New Finance Officer Employment Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Employment Agreement for the position of Finance Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Finance Officer Employment Agreement; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; or
2. Deny; or
3. Refer to staff for further study; or
4. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 600.
DISCUSSION
In March of 2017, both Brad Grant and Teri Albrecht retired after over 55 years of combined service in the Finance Department with the City of Merced. On an interim basis, M. Venus Rodriguez served both as the Interim Deputy Finance Officer from March 2017 to August 2017 and is currently serving as the Interim Finance Officer. Over the past 10 months, Mrs. Rodriguez has proven that her experience in accounting, budgeting, internal controls, purchasing and leadership are vital to the Finance Department and the City of Merced. For these reasons, I am recommending that the City Council appoint Mrs. Rodriguez at a salary of $144,104.35 annually, along with the associated benefits consistent with other Director level positions.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Sufficient funding for the proposed salary and benefits were included in the FY 2017/18 Budget within the Finance Department and are available.