94-52 Resolution No. 94-52
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH
RICHARD B. HELWIG
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed
to execute an Employment Contract on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Richard B. Helwig for his services as City Manager
of the City of Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Robert Gilliam
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: March 9 , 1994
Adopted: March 9, 1994
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
In consideration of the compensation and other
considerations made by the City of Elgin, Richard B. Helwig
agrees to act as City Manager for the City of Elgin and to
carry out to the best of his ability all the duties imposed
upon that office by the statutes of the State of Illinois and
the ordinances of the City.
1. This agreement is for an indefinite term and may
be terminated by Richard B. Helwig upon the giving of notice,
in writing, to the Council at least twenty-eight (28) days
before, but not more than forty-five (45) days before the
effective date of said notice of termination, unless otherwise
agreed by City.
This contract may be terminated by City acting
through its corporate authorities .
2 . Richard B. Helwig shall commence employment on
April 11, 1994 at an annual salary of $109,659 .00.
3. The City shall, in addition to employer annual
contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund,
provide for and contribute the sum of $7,500.00, in total, as
deferred compensation allocated as directed by Richard B.
Helwig to qualified retirement plans.
4 . The City shall pay to Richard B. Helwig $350. 00
per month as an automobile allowance.
5. The City shall pay all expenses associated with
moving Richard B. Helwig's furniture, household goods, and
personal possessions to Elgin; Richard B. Helwig shall obtain
three estimates of moving expenses from reputable experienced
movers and employ the lowest qualified bidder for such
purposes .
6 . City shall pay Richard B. Helwig the sum of
$800 .00 per month as a temporary housing allowance for a
period of three months following his commencement of
employment.
7 . Upon termination of employment from the Office
of City Manager by City, Richard B. Helwig shall receive as
severance pay an amount equal to one half of his annual base
salary.
8. Richard B. Helwig shall be entitled to four
weeks of vacation.
9 . Except as modified by the terms and provisions
as provided above, Richard B. Helwig shall be entitled to all
other benefits and privileges afforded to Class A management
level employees under applicable ordinances of the City of
Elgin, including health insurance, vacation and sick leave and
participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Elgin has caused
this agreement to be executed by its Mayor and duly attested
by its City Clerk; Richard B. Helwig has executed this
agreement, and it shall be in full force and effect upon its
execution.
DATED this /`/.Zkday of 1994 .
CITY 70ELGIN,
By
Mayor
Attest:
Richard B. Helwig 2-(Z r (q y