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98-11 Resolution No. 98-11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAMES VOGT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, 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 professional golf services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: January 14, 1998 Adopted: January 14, 1998 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2i day of , 1998, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municip 1 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 Head 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 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-six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars ($26,523) in equal biweekly installments for his services during the term of this agreement which shall consist of a period of fifty-two (52 ) weeks, including two (2) weeks paid vacation time. 4 . Vogt shall be entitled to retain any funds received by Vogt for providing golf lessons to members of the general public (both individual and groups) including junior lessons . 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 . City shall also pay annual membership dues of $700 for Vogt for the Illinois Professional Golf Association. 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 30, 1998, unless otherwise terminated by law or as provided herein. This agreement may be terminated by either party hereto for any reason upon fourteen ( 14) days written notice. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as to create anything other than at-will employment agreement. 8. This agreement shall not be construed 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 our 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: k01/1--vs4 hbCtAw-- a_ Dolonna Mecum ce A. Parker City Clerk City Manager Head Golf Professional I1 1 L� v .� J.11111 Vogt SPARTAN MEADOWS HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction and supervision of the Golf Administrator . This annual contracted position will be held accountable for the daily operations and programming of the Spartan Meadows Clubhouse and course play. TYPICAL TASKS * Will be responsible to the City of Elgin ' s Golf Administrator. * Supervises , markets and develops specific goals for the merchandising operation at Spartan Meadows Golf Course. * Responsible for implementing training program for part-time clubhouse and course staff . * Will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring of all employees and monitoring of all employees . * Will be responsible for Assistant Professional at Wing eilik Park. * Will be required to work 8 hours per day 6 days per week. Weekends and holidays are mandatory work days . * Will be responsible for doing daily reports and bank deposit, with the exception of day off when another employee, as agreed upon with Golf Administrator, will complete daily report. * Develops, promotes and supervises concession operation at Spartan Meadows . * Supervises and schedules individual and group lessons with the appropriate instruction as agreed to by Golf Administrator. * Assists Golf Administrator with developing promotions for the golf course . * Develops , promotes and supervises leagues , tournaments and programs at Spartan Meadows . Will be responsible for working and assisting with leagues and tournaments at Wing Park Golf Course . * Will be responsible for attending a monthly Golf Committee meeting and submitting a written report to Golf Committee for /"" Spartan Meadows and Wing Parks Clubhouse activity. rft. * Responsible for developing and .implementing customer service staff training program for part-time clubhouse and course staff . • * Prepares , maintains and records accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges , receipts , personnel evaluations and other related data. * Assists Golf Administrator to develop, evaluate, recommend and manage procedures that will inform and direct the public regarding proper golf etiquette, rules and regulations . * Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of clubhouse, golf carts and pull carts . * Administers rental program; equipment, carts and pull cart rentals . DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS * Ability to plan and implement tournament program. * Ability to coordinate with superintendent any events and maintenance effecting the normal course play. rftb. * Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the golf business . * Ability to plan and implement programs and events in response to community needs . * Ability to train and supervise part time staff . * Ability to work closely with others in the golf clubhouse and among other departments within the city' s organization. GOLFPRO. JOB/TEXT081/GOLF ,1OFf.., �� �4 Agenda Item No. — City of Elgin 216/:•:'-fii leirEI) v December 12, 1997 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Robert O. Malm, Interim 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 renewing the employment agreement with Jim Vogt as the Head Golf Professional . BACKGROUND Jim Vogt has been the Head Golf Professional for the City of ellw Elgin since February, 1996. His responsibilities include merchandising, daily financial oversight of clubhouse conces- sion and course fee sales, lesson instruction and overall day-to-day operations of Spartan Meadows Golf Course. The Head Golf Professional is a contracted City of Elgin employee and reports directly to Golf Administrator Mike Lehman. -The 1998 per annum base salary for the Head Golf Professional is $26, 523 for a period of 52 weeks . The contract provides for medical and retirement benefits and allows the golf Professional to retain earnings for providing lessons . COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None . VkEINANCIAL IMPACT The salary for the Head Golf Professional position is included within the Golf Fund' s 1998 budget, account number 540-5801-775 . 01-01, Regular Employee Earnings . LEGAL IMPACT elli None . Employment Agreement for Head Golf Professional December 11, 1997 (00. Page 2 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, J\J\uv\/24rvuJ &v9 onica Meyers, Director Pa • and Recreation Department / Rob -rt I . Malm Interim City Manager kb Attachment em. F