Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 7.1. 6/14/2022 File #: 22-0378
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rob Houston, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
Employment Agreement with City Attorney Gary A. Sheatz.
2. SUMMARY
The proposed Employment Agreement with City Attorney Gary A. Sheatz provides for a one-year term effective June 19, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. Pursuant to Resolution No. 11332, or as amended, the City Council determines the City Attorney’s compensation and benefits.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Employment Agreement with City Attorney Gary A. Sheatz.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The agreement provides for a monthly salary of $22,750, a $500 monthly deferred compensation contribution, plus benefits, as outlined in the Executive/Senior Management Resolution No. 11332, or as amended.
The General Fund (100) account will pay 90% for expenses related to this Agreement, with 5% from Self Insurance - Workers’ Compensation (730), and the other 5% from Self Insurance - Liability (740).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
e: Attract, retain and develop quality employees dedicated to public service.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Gary A. Sheatz was appointed City Attorney on March 8, 2019, after serving as Assistant City Attorney/Senior Assistant City Attorney since December of 2000 and offers nearly 30 years of municipal law experience.
On March 10, 2020, the City Council entered into a two-year term for his Employment Agreement which expires on June 30, 2022. Pursuant to City Council direction, a performance review was initiated in Closed Session on May 10, 2022. In recognition of the City Attorney’sdedicated service and performance, the City Council agreed to a one-year Employment Agreement which provides for a base salary of $22,750 per month, a $500 monthly deferred compensation contribution, a modification to the Sick Leave Payout Program (from 50% to 75% of unused sick leave hours) upon retirement. The contract also provides for and an election safety clause preventing termination of the Employment Agreement for a period of three (3) months following any municipal election.
Applicable rules and regulations for Executive Management within Resolution No. 11332, and the City of Orange Printed on 6/9/2022Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™
Item #: 7.1. 6/14/2022 File #: 22-0378
Orange Municipal Code, as amended, govern all other benefits or terms of employment.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Employment Agreement
City of Orange Printed on 6/9/2022Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™