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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the CITY OF ELGIN desires to
employ Richard A. Bell as the Golf Professional of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Bell is willing to accept appointment as the
Golf Professional of the City of Elgin upon certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the employment of Richard A. Bell , as Golf
Professional of the City of Elgin upon the terms and conditions recited herein, is in the
best interests of the CITY OF ELGIN.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein, the CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal corporation, and g;rharcl A_ Ra11
agree as follows:
I. That for and in consideration of the annual salary established by
ordinance of the CITY OF ELGIN as it may be amended from time to time, and the other
terms and conditions contained herein, Richard A. Bell agrees to act of
Golf Professional of the City of Elgin and to exercise all the powers and to carry out to
the best of his ability all the duties imposed upon him as Golf Professional. The Golf
Professional shall be responsible for the management of the programs and course play at
Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf Courses. The Professional shall:
a. Be responsible to the Director of Parks and Recreation.
b. Work with City Human Resource Department and the
Parks and Recreation Director, to hire, train, evaluate,
schedule, discharge and supervise seasonal and part-time
employees, such as starters, rangers, instructors, and
attendants.
c. Keep accurate financial records and demonstrate sound
fiscal control of both pro shops and related operations in
order that the maximum revenue could be generated.
d. Purchase, control and supervise the merchandising
operation of pro shops. Train staff in sales of
merchandise.
e. Prepare an annual budget making recommendations on the
operational needs of Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf
Courses to the Director of Parks and Recreation.
f. Supervise concession operation of both courses. Ensure
that pro shop food areas meet all health and sanitary
requirements.
g. Supervise and schedule individual and group lessons with
the appropriate instruction as agreed to by the Director.
h. Plan promotions for the golf course.
i. Organize and administer leagues, tournaments, programs
and work with high school golf teams.
j. Develop, evaluate, recommend and manage procedures
that will inform and direct the public regarding proper
golf etiquette, rules and regulations.
k. Administer the Visa and Mastercharge card system.
I. Ensure that all contracts, leagues, outings, etc. prepared
by Golf Pro are preliminary approved by the Director of
Parks and Recreation Department and presented to the
City Manager for signatures.
m. Maintain the cleanliness of golf carts and pull carts and
administer the rental program.
n. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Parks
and Recreation.
2. The City shall provide the Professional with clubhouse facilities in good
physical condition and shall include the necessary furnishings, equipment, floor covering,
and utilities needed for operation.
3. The City shall provide the following:
a. Personnel, except golf lessons.
b. Full accounting and purchasing systems for maintenance
of records.
c. Support and publicity for promotions, tournaments,
leagues and other related golf activities and programs.
d. Per annum base rate of $30,550, effective January I,
1990, to be paid in equal bi-weekly installments
throughout the year.
e. Receives all receipts for all golf lessons (both individual
and group except for junior lessons) and repair services of
clubs and provides the financial department with fiscal
documentation. The junior lessons will be conducted by
the professional and/or assistants at no cost to the City.
The number and content of these junior lessons will be
determined by the professional and the Director of Parks
and Recreation.
f. Benefit package which shall include: I) fully paid
comprehensive group major medical insurance for the
professional and dependents; 2) enrollment in the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund (including Social Security);
3) fully paid life insurance coverage for professional
(Group B); 4) one (I) day off each week; 5) a bank of
thirty (30) days of sick leave; 6) conference and
educational expenses as approved; 7) two (2) week
vacation, etc.
4. Further, the Professional shall be governed by the City's Personnel
Rules and Regulations, except that the benefits received shall be those herein identified.
5. This letter of understanding covers one (I) golf season, extending from
January I through the 31st day of December 1990.
EXECUTED
Attest: For the City:
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Attest: Golf Professional: