97-258 Resolution No. 97-258
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
JOYCE PARKER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Kevin Kelly, Mayor, 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 Joyce
Parker for employment as City Manager, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: October 22, 1997
Adopted: October 22, 1997
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 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, Joyce Parker agrees
to act as City Manager for the City of Elgin and to carry out
to the best of her ability all the duties imposed upon that
office by the statutes of the State of Illinois and the
ordinances of the City of Elgin.
1 . This agreement is for an indefinite term and may
be terminated by Joyce Parker upon written notice, to the Mayor
and Members of 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 of Elgin.
This contract may be terminated by the City
acting through its corporate authorities .
2 . Joyce Parker shall commence employment on or
before January 1, 1998 at an annual salary of $116,000 .00 . A
salary review shall be conducted based upon Joyce Parker's
performance on January 1, 1999 and annually thereafter.
3. The City of Elgin shall, in addition to employer
contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund,
provide for and contribute the sum of $7,500. 00 annually, as
deferred compensation allocated as directed by Joyce Parker to
qualified retirement plans .
4 . In addition to the employer's required
contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, City of
Elgin shall pay employee's required contribution to the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; however City of Elgin's
payment of such employee's contribution shall be limited to two
percent (2%) of Joyce Parker's earnings subject to such
contribution until January 1, 1999; thereafter such payment
shall be limited to four and one-half percent (41%) of Joyce
Parker's earnings subject to such contribution.
5. The City of Elgin shall lease a mid-sized
automobile for use by Joyce Parker and shall pay all expenses
related to its use by Joyce Parker.
6 . The City of Elgin shall pay all expenses
associated with moving Joyce Parker' s furniture, . household
goods, and personal possessions to Elgin; Joyce Parker shall
obtain three estimates of moving expenses from reputable
experienced movers and employ the lowest qualified bidder for
such purposes.
7 . City shall pay Joyce Parker the sum of $1,000. 00
per month as a temporary housing allowance for a period not to
exceed six months following her commencement of employment;
additionally Joyce Parker shall be credited with a bank of ten
( 10) days for her personal use associated with relocation from
the State of Michigan.
8. Upon termination of employment from the Office of
City Manager by City of Elgin, Joyce Parker shall receive as
severance pay an amount equal to three quarters of her annual
salary; if terminated prior to January 1, 2000, thereafter upon
termination severance pay equal to one half of Joyce Parker's
annual salary shall be paid.
9 . Joyce Parker shall be entitled to four weeks of
vacation.
10. City of Elgin shall obtain dental insurance with
coverage for Joyce Parker's family and shall pay the cost of
such insurance.
11 . City of Elgin shall pay the costs not to exceed
the sum of five hundred dollars ($500. 00) of a physical
examination of Joyce Parker biennially.
12 . To the extent it may lawfully do so, City of
Elgin shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the City
Manager from any tort, professional liability claim or other
legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of
an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the
City Manager's duties as City Manager.
13. Except as modified by the terms and provisions
contained herein, Joyce Parker shall be entitled to all other
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benefits and privileges afforded to Class A management level
employees under applicable ordinances of the City of Elgin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Elgin has caused this
agreement to be executed by its Mayor and duly attested by its
City Clerk; Joyce Parker has executed this agreement, and it
shall be in full force and effect upon its execution.
DATED this 23 d day of 1997 .
CITY OF ELGIN,
By - ' l .
Mayor
Attest:
J ice Plarker
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