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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ~
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 28th day of May, 1988,
between the CITY OF CLERMONT and Wayne Saunders, hereinafter called
EMPLOYEE, pursuant to these terms and conditions: 86-001
A.
WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to employ the services of Wayne
Saunders as City Manager of the CITY OF CLERMONT; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and EMPLOYEE desire to provide for certain
procedures, benefits and requirements regarding the employ-
ment of EMPLOYEE by the CITY; and
B.
C.
WHEREAS, EMPLOYEE wishes to accept employment as City Manager
of said CITY under the terms and conditions recited herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and EMPLOYEE agree to the following:
1.
DUTIES: CITY agees to employ Wayne Saunders as the City
Manager of the CITY OF CLERMONT to perform all duties as
specified by law and ordinance, and to perform such other
proper duties as assigned by the City Council.
COMPENSATION: The annual base salary of EMPLOYEE shall be
$40,354. CITY agrees to increase said base salary and/or
benefits to such'an extent as the Council may determine de-
sirable and to do so on the basis of annual salary review
made at the same time and with similar consideration as
given other salaried employees.
2.
3.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
(a)
EMPLOYEE shall be retained as City Manager of the CITY
OF CLERMONT for a three (3) year period, commencing
with the date of execution of this agreement.
(b)
Two (2) years after the execution of this agreement,
the CITY and EMPLOYEE shall re-negotiate the terms of
this agreement. In the event that mutually agreeable
terms cannot be reached by EMPLOYEE and CITY, then
this agreement shall terminate within three (3) years
of execution hereof.
4.
TERMINATION BY CITY: The CITY may terminate the employment
of EMPLOYEE by directing written notice of termination to
EMPLOYEE by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested. In the event of such termination while EMPLOYEE
is ready, willing and able to perform the duties of CITY
Manager, the CITY shall pay EMPLOYEE severance pay, a sum
equal to 180 days aggregate salary.
TERMINATION BY EMPLOYEE: EMPLOYEE may terminate his employ-
ment with CITY by directing written notice of termination to
CITY by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
In the event of such termination, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled
to receive the termination pay provided for in Section 4 of this
agreement.
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DEFERRED COMPENSATION: CITY shall execute the necessary
agreement allowing EMPLOYEE to enroll in a deferred com-
pensation plan. CITY agres to contribute an amount equal
to 7% of EMPLOYEE'S current salary into the deferred com-
pensation plan on the EMPLOYEE'S behalf in equal propor-
tionate amounts each pay period. CITY agrees to transfer
ownership upon EMPLOYEE'S resignation or discharge. This
deferred compensation is in lieu of normal retirement plan
participation.
AUTOMOBILE USE: CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with the un-
restricted use of an automobile. CITY shall be responsible
for all costs relating to the operation of said automobile
as it pertains to employment duties.
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8.
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
(a)
(b)
(c)
9.
CITY shall provide full major-medical insurance for
EMPLOYEE and dependents as provided for other City
Employees.
CITY shall povide EMPLOYEE with life insurance as
provided for other City Employees.
CITY shall furnish and provide EMPLOYEE with insurance
protection including comprehensive general liability
and errors and omissions coverage applicable to all
acts or omissions of EMPLOYEE arising out of his
employment, and will defend, save harmless and indem-
nify EMPLOYEE against any tort, professional liability
claim or demand or other legal action arising out of
an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance
of the EMPLOYEE'S duties, excluding illegal or criminal
acts.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE:
(a)
(b)
(c)
EMPLOYEE shall be provided with vacation leave as
provided for other City employees.
EMPLOYEE shall be credited with sick leave as provided
for other City employees.
Upon termination, whether voluntary or involuntary,
CITY shall compensate EMPLOYEE for all accrued
vacation leave and accrued sick leave as provided
for other City employees. Said compensation shall
be based upon EMPLOYEE'S salary as of the date of
employment termination.
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10.
COMPENSATORY TIME: CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with
reasonable time off from normal duties as compensation
for extended office hours and evening meetings.
11.
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: CITY agrees to budget and to
pay for professional dues and subscriptions of EMPLOYEE
necessary for his continuation and full participation in
national, regional, state and local associations and
organizations necessary and desirable for his continued
professional participation, growth and advancement, and
for the good of the City.
12.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
(a)
CITY hereby agrees to budget for and to pay the
travel and subsistence expenses of EMPLOYEE for
professional and official travel, meetin~s and
occasions adequate to continue the professional
development of EMPLOYEE and to adequately pursue
necessary official and other functions for CITY,
including but not limited to the Annual Conference
of the International City Management Association,
the State League of Municipalities and such other
national, regional, state and local government
groups and committees thereof which EMPLOYEE serves
as a member.
(b)
CITY also agrees to budget and to pay for the travel
and subsistence expenses of EMPLOYEE for short courses,
institutes and seminars that are necessary for his pro-
fessional development and for the good of the City.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: In addition to the benefits
cited herein, CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with any and all
benefits that apply to other employees.
13.
14.
BINDING EFFECT: This agreement shall be binding of the CITY
and EMPLOYEE and the successors, assigns and heirs respectively.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CLERMONT
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