LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
 
SPONSOR:                     City Council President Brian Spencer
 
SUBJECT:
 
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COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SALARY INCREASE                     
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RECOMMENDATION:
 
recommendation
That City Council approve a salary increase for the Council Executive, in an amount to be determined by the City Council and such increase to become effective as of October 9, 2017.
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HEARING REQUIRED:    No Hearing Required       
 
SUMMARY:
 
Section 4.02 (a) (6) of the City Charter states in part, “The City Council shall establish an Office of the City Council and shall have as its staff the following who shall be responsible to the City Council through the President of the Council….Council Executive.
 
On August 20, 2015, the City Council chose Don Kraher to be its Council Executive, agreeing to terms of an employment agreement on September 9, 2015.  Mr. Kraher assumed this position on October 12, 2015.
 
On November 17, 2016, a yearly evaluation and request for salary increase for the Council Executive was presented to Council, with this item failing to gain approval.
 
Based on Mr. Kraher’s performance over the previous two (2) years, a salary increase is being recommended, with the amount to be determined by Council.
 
 
 
PRIOR ACTION:                     
 
August 20, 2015 - Selection of Council Executive-Don Kraher
September 9, 2015 - Agreed to terms in Employment Agreement
October 12, 2015 - Kraher assumed position of Council Executive
November 17, 2016 - Request for salary increase for Council Executive Failed
 
FUNDING:                     
 
Budget:                     $
 
Actual:                                          $ TBD
 
 
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
                     
TBD
 
STAFF CONTACT:
 
Don Kraher, Council Executive
 
ATTACHMENTS:
 
1)                     Council Executive Performance Evaluation
 
PRESENTATION:     No