96-150 Resolution No. 96-150
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH JAMES VOGT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed
to execute an Employment Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with James Vogt for his services as Head Golf
Professional, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1996
Adopted: May 8, 1996
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24th day of
April, 1996, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a
municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City) , and
James Vogt (hereinafter referred to as "Vogt" ) .
WHEREAS, City has determined it to be in City' s best
interests to employ Vogt in the position of Golf Professional
during the term of this agreement; and
WHEREAS, Vogt desires to accept appointment to the
position of Head Golf Professional of City upon certain terms
and conditions .
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows :
1 . Vogt shall be employed by City and shall act in the
position of Head Golf Professional for City.
2 . Vogt shall reasonably and to the best of his
abilities, perform those duties enumerated on Attachment "A" ,
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof .
3 . City shall pay to Vogt a salary of Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ( $25, 000) in equal biweekly installments for
his services during the term of this agreement, which shall
consist of a period of fifty (50) weeks. Vogt' s first payment
installment shall be paid to Vogt on or about April 5 ,
1996 . Vogt' s final installment shall be paid to Vogt on or
about December 27 , 1996 .
4 . Vogt shall be entitled to retain any funds received
by Vogt for providing golf lessons to members of the general
public. Such retained lesson funds shall not be construed to
constitute payment of salary or other benefit by City for any
purpose.
5 . City shall provide a benefit package to Vogt which
shall consist of enrollment in the Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund ( including Social Security and Medical
Insurance) upon such terms as are customary for other City
employees in similar employment positions; one day off of work
each week; and vehicle mileage reimbursement upon such terms
as are customary for all other City employees.
6 . Vogt shall be governed by City' s personnel rules and
regulations to the extent such rules and regulations do not
conflict with the terms of this agreement. In the event of
such conflict, the terms of this agreement shall control .
7 . This agreement shall expire on December 21 ,
1996, unless otherwise terminated by law or as provided
herein. This agreement may be terminated by either party
hereto upon fourteen ( 14 ) days written notice. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed so as to create anything
other than an at-will employment agreement.
8. This agreement shall not be construed so as to
create a joint venture or other partnership relationship
between the parties hereto.
9 . This agreement shall be subject to and governed by
the laws of the State of Illinois . In the event either party
attempts to enforce any of the provisions of this agreement,
it is agreed between the parties hereto that venue for the
resolution of any such enforcement attempt or other resolution
shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois .
10 . Vogt shall hold harmless and indemnify City from and
against any and all causes of action, claims for damages,
suits and any and all other liability, including but not
limited to reasonable attorney' s fees, arising out of, or in
connection with, or alleged to arise out of or in connection
with, Vogt' s negligent performance of the terms of this
agreement.
11 . The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In
the event that any of the terms or provisions of this
agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for
any reason, the remainder of this ' agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.
EXECUTED
Attest: For the City:
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Dolonna Mecum Richard B. Helwig
City Clerk City Manager
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May 1, 1996
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager
SUBJECT: Employment Agreement for Head Golf Professional
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and
members of the City Council with information to consider an
employment agreement with Jim Vogt as the Head Golf Profes-
sional .
BACKGROUND
In January of 1996 the City of Elgin Parks and Recreation
Department Golf Division advertised for a Head Golf Profes-
sional . Nearly 20 resumes were received and three individu-
als were interviewed. Jim Vogt has the credentials and quali-
fications to fill this position and, pending approval, would
eagerly accept the position. Previously with Oak Meadows
Golf Course, his background includes responsibilities with
merchandising, daily financial issues, teaching and overall
day-to-day operations of a golf course.
With the restructuring of the Golf Division whereby the Golf
Administrator is a City of Elgin employee responsible for
overseeing all functions, the contracted Head Golf Profession-
al position will handle day-to-day operations .
The per annum base salary is $25, 000 for a period of 50
weeks . This will be pro-rated based on his actual starting
date.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None.
fir+ FINANCIAL IMPACT
[ The salary of $25,000 for this Head Golf Professional posi-
tion is included in the Parks and Recreation Department Golf
Division 1996 budget account number 540-5801-775-01. 01.
Employment Agreement/Golf Pro
May 1, 1996
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LEGAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City
Council approve the employment agreement of Jim Vogt as Head
Golf Professional.
Respectfully submitted,
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Monica Bates
Director, Parks & Recreation
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Richard B. Helwig
City Manager
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