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AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, January 27, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION To Review the Performance of a Public Employee
per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) (10 minutes)
5. NEW BUSINESS
3 - 12 (a) Early Release of Adam R. Lincoln under Section 10 of the City
Manager Employment Agreement (3 minutes)
MOTION: I move to approve the early release of Adam R. Lincoln,
per Section 10 of the City Manager Employment Agreement between
the City of Pasco, Washington, and Adam R. Lincoln effective
January 31, 2025.
13 - 18 (b) Resolution No. 4560 - Agreement with GMP Consulting for
Interim City Manager Services (2 minutes)
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MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4560, approving the
personal services agreement for the position of Interim City Manager.
6. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council January 24, 2025
TO: Pete Serrano, Mayor City Council Special
Meeting: 1/27/25
FROM: Eric Ferguson, City Attorney
City Manager
SUBJECT: Early Release of Adam R. Lincoln under Section 10 of the City Manager
Employment Agreement (3 minutes)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
City Manager Employment Agreement
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve the early release of Adam R. Lincoln, per Section
10 of the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Pasco,
Washington, and Adam R. Lincoln effective January 31, 2025.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
The sum of the value of pay and benefits until March 18, 2025
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
In the year 2022, City of Pasco's Council identified the necessity to appoint a
permanent City process, crucial this Council To Manager. City facilitate
a to firm recruitment professional conduct of services the engaged a
comprehensive, nationwide search for suitable candidates for the City Manager
position. Following a rigorous and transparent process, which allowed for
thorough evaluation and competition among the candidates, City Council, after
careful deliberation, concluded that Mr. Adam Lincoln was the most suitable
individual to assume the role of City Manager for the City of Pasco.
Subsequently, during the Council meeting held on April 14, 2023, Council
officially the endorsed resolution This Resolution No. ratified 4343.
Employment Agreement between the City of Pasco and Mr. Adam Lincoln,
thereby formalizing his appointment as the City Manager.
V. DISCUSSION:
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On January 17, 2025, Adam R. Lincoln informed the Council that he had
accepted the position to become the next Executive Director of the Port of
Pasco. Per the terms of the City Manager Employment Agreement, Mr. Lincoln
is required to give the City 60 days’ notice prior to voluntarily terminating his
employment. Based on his service to the City of Pasco, the Council wishes to
utilize the provisions of Section 10 of the Agreement to allow Mr. Lincoln to
complete his obligations to the City on January 31, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO.4343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
APPOINTING ADAM R. LINCOLN AS THE CITY MANAGER AND
APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ADAM R.
LINCOLN FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is a non -charter, optional municipal code city organized
under the council-manager form of government; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco needs to hire a permanent City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hired a recruiting firm to perform a nationwide search for
City Manager Candidates; and
WHEREAS, Adam R. Lincoln is the choice of the City Council to become the City
Manager of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lincoln has worked in the public sector for over 15 years as an
experienced and accomplished manager with an outstanding reputation. He has served as the
Interim City Manager for the City of Pasco since November 1, 2022 and was originally hired as
the Deputy City Manager for the City of Pasco in October 2020; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lincoln holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University
of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lincoln is an ICMA Credentialed Manager, and is a past president of the
Washington City Manager's Association; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint a City Manager as of April 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to execute the recommended Employment Agreement with
Adam R. Lincoln to serve as City Manager, and Adam R. Lincoln desires to accept the position as
the City Manager for the City of Pasco.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Section 1. After an open, competitive interview process, and due consideration, the City
Council hereby appoints Adam R. Lincoln as City Manager for the City of Pasco.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Pasco is authorized to sign and execute the
Employment Agreement Between the City of Pasco and Adam R. Lincoln for the position of City
Manager as of April 17, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit A.
Resolution — Appointing City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement - 1
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Section 3. This appointment will be effective upon execution of the Employment
Agreement.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
ASSED bytla City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 17` day of April, 2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
AT EST:
Ut
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Resolution — Appointing City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement - 2
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EXHIBITA
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
AND
ADAM R. LINCOLN
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Pasco,
Washington, a municipal corporation ("Employer" or "City"), and Adam R. Lincoln
Employee"), for City Manager services, individually a "party" and collectively the "parties."
Both parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1: TERM AND AT -WILL EMPLOYMENT
The City Manager shall be an at -will employee who serves at the pleasure of the City Council
and for an indefinite term pursuant to RCW 35A.13.130, as now enacted and hereafter amended,
and may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council consistent with the provisions of
chapter 35A.13 RCW and Sections 9 and 10 of this Agreement.
SECTION 2: DUTIES AND AUTHORITY
Employer agrees to employ Employee as City Manager to perform the functions and duties
specified in chapter 35A.13 RCW, and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties
and functions as agreed to by Employer and Employee. The City Manager is subject to the
provisions of the Pasco Administrative Orders or future employee handbook, incorporated by
reference herein and as hereafter amended, except for any provisions of the orders or handbook
that are inconsistent with this Agreement or state laws regulating the office of City Manager
under chapter 35A.13 RCW. The Employee shall perform all duties with reasonable care,
diligence, skill and expertise.
SECTION 3: COMPENSATION
A. Base Salary. Employer shall pay the Employee an annual base salary of $218,000.
B. Consideration shall be given on an annual basis to increased compensation. Increased
compensation may be in the form of a salary increase, bonus, benefits, or other such
consideration as the Employee and City Council may agree upon. Such consideration will
be based on merit as determined by a performance evaluation consistent with Section 11
of this Agreement.
C. Employer shall adjust the compensation each year by the amount of any COLA granted
to other director -tier employees. The Employer agrees to additional increases necessary
to maintain a 5% salary differential between the City Manager and the next highest paid
salaried subordinate who is also a City of Pasco employee.
D. Employer shall not reduce Employee's salary or other financial benefits paid to
Employee in a percentage greater than any reduction applicable to all other city non -
represented employees.
E. This Agreement shall automatically be amended to reflect any salary adjustments that are
provided or required by Employer's compensation policies.
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SECTION 4: RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION BENEFITS
A. Retirement. The Employer shall make required employer contributions on the
Employee's behalf into the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan.
B. Deferred Compensation. Employee shall be allowed to participate in the City's deferred
compensation plan and the City will contribute an amount equivalent to 7% of
Employee's annual salary in a 401/457 retirement account subject to and in accordance
with the terms of the plan and Internal Revenue Code requirements.
C. Parily with Director -Tier Employees. Employer shall provide all current and future
benefits provided to other director -tier employees in the same manner as provided in the
City's personnel procedures, unless otherwise specifically addressed in this Agreement.
Such benefits are in addition to the other benefit provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 5: HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS
A. Employer shall provide and pay the premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
for Employee and his dependents for coverage levels equal to that which is provided to
all other City employees.
B. Employer shall provide Employee with the same life, disability, and other insurance
policies provided to, or as may be provided to all other director -tier employees.
SECTION 6: VACATION, SICK LEAVE, AND PAID HOLIDAYS
A. Vacation Accrual. Employee shall accrue vacation time at a rate of twenty-four (24) days
192) hours per year. The annual cap for the Employee shall be 288 hours, or as
otherwise provided to all director -tier employees. Additionally, Employee is eligible for
any vacation buy-back that other director -tier employees are allowed.
B. Sick Leave Accrual. Employee shall accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per
month of employment, or as may be provided to all other director -tier employees.
C. Paid Holidays. Employee shall receive the same paid holidays as other City employees.
D. Unused Vacation and Sick Time. In the event the City Manager's employment is
terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily, the City Manager shall be compensated for
all unused vacation time and sick time at the rates that all director -tier employees would
be compensated.
SECTION 7: AUTOMOBILE AND TRAVEL
Employer shall pay to employee an allowance of $500 per month for automobile and travel
expenses effective May 1, 2023, to be applied consistent with City Policy.
SECTION 8: GENERAL BUSINESS EXPENSES
A. Subject to sufficient budget resources and as set forth in the adopted City budget,
Employer shall budget and pay for the following business -related expenses:
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1. Professional dues and subscriptions of Employee necessary for continuation and full
participation in national, regional, state, and local associations, and organizations
necessary and desirable for Employee's continued professional participation, growth,
and advancement, and for the good of the employer;
2. Travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel,
meetings, and occasions to adequately continue the professional development of
Employee and to pursue necessary official functions for Employer, including but not
limited to ICMA conferences, state association of cities, and such other national,
regional, state, and local governmental groups and committees in which Employee
serves as a member;
3. Travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses, institutes, and
seminars that are necessary for Employee's professional development and for the
good of Employer; and
4. Employee's Technology Needs. Employer requires Employee to have certain
technology, such as laptops, cellphone, tablet, or other devices and software paid for
or reimbursed by Employer. Upon Termination, Employee return the technology to
Employer. The devices shall be used for business consistent with City policies.
B. Employer shall reimburse Employee for normal and customary business expenses
incurred by Employee consistent with the administrative orders or employee handbook.
The City Finance Director is authorized to make such reimbursements after receipt of
duly executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements, or personal
declarations.
C. Employer acknowledges the value of having Employee participate and directly involved
in local civic clubs or organizations. Accordingly, Employer shall pay for the reasonable
membership fees, meals, and/or dues to enable Employee to become an active member in
local civic clubs or organizations.
SECTION 9: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE
For purposes of this Agreement, termination shall not include the voluntary resignation of
Employee pursuant to Section 10 herein. Should Employer terminate this Agreement with
Employee, Employer shall provide Employee with 60 days written notice of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 9 for any reason other than just cause,
Employer shall provide Employee a lump -sum payment equal to the value of eight (8) months of
Employee's highest base salary and retirement and health benefits and Employee's selected
COBRA coverage for Employee and Employee's family, as well as other benefits to include life -
insurance coverage, and short and long-term disability. The City Manager's receipt of any
severance is conditioned upon the City Manager executing a release of claims agreement that is
deemed satisfactory by the City Council and Employee.
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For purposes of this Agreement, the term "just cause" shall include acts, errors or omissions that
discredit the City, as determined by the majority of the City Council; intentional violation of any
lawful duty; any unauthorized disclosure of any confidential information of the City; any act of
dishonesty, fraud, embezzlement, or theft; conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving
moral turpitude or a material breach by the City Manager of this Agreement. In the event the
City terminates this Agreement for just cause, no severance will be paid.
SECTION 10: RESIGNATION
In the event that Employee voluntarily resigns his position with Employer, Employee shall
provide a minimum of 60 days written notice unless the parties agree otherwise. In the event that
Employer initiates the early release, it agrees to make payment of a sum equal to the value of pay
and benefits, as set forth in Agreement, for the balance of the sixty (60) day period. In the event
the Employee initiates the early release, he shall not be entitled to payments for the time beyond
his final work date, unless the parties agree otherwise.
SECTION 11: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The City Council will initiate meeting with Employee and establish the major goals, objectives,
and specific issues that are to be key priorities of the City Council, from which Employee will
take direction in performing the duties of City Manager. The goals may be amended in writing as
the City Council may from time to time determine in consultation with Employee. The City
Council may grant the Employee additional compensation based on the results of the Employee's
performance evaluation, and the additional compensation, if any, shall take effect the first regular
salary payment in January of the calendar year following the performance evaluation (for
example, in January 2024 for the performance evaluation conducted in December of 2023). The
City Council shall initiate the formal review and evaluation of the performance of Employee
annually in approximately November/December of each year, based upon the specific written
goals and objectives developed jointly by the City Council and Employee.
SECTION 12: OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
The employment provided for by this Agreement shall be Employee's sole employment.
Recognizing that certain outside consulting or teaching opportunities provide indirect benefits to
Employer and the community, Employee after approval by the City Council may elect to accept
limited teaching, consulting, or other opportunities with the understanding that such
arrangements shall not interfere, nor constitute a conflict of interest, with Employee's
responsibilities under this Agreement.
SECTION 13: BONDING
Employer shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of Employee under any
law or ordinance.
SECTION 14: OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Duty to Maintain Confidentiality. Employee's position is managerial, and occupies a
position of confidentiality involving personnel, labor relations, and legal matters.
B. Indemnification and Insurance. Consistent with Pasco Municipal Codes, the City shall
indemnify, insure, and hold harmless Employee for all acts arising out of scope of
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Employee's employment. During employment as City Manager, Employer shall provide
to Employee separate legal counsel, if the City cannot represent Employee, for any and
all civil legal actions brought against Employee arising from the lawful discharge of
duties and within the scope of employment as City Manager. The City shall provide
professional liability insurance at the City's sole cost and expense to cover actions taken
by Employee during the course and scope of Employee's employment.
C. Ethics. Employee shall be bound and shall act in accordance with the ICMA Code of
Ethics as currently written or as amended throughout the Employee's term as City
Manager.
D. Residency Not Required. Consistent with RCW 35A.13.050, Employee need not be a
resident of the City of Pasco.
SECTION 15: NOTICES
Notice required pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by personal service or upon depositing
in custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
EMPLOYER:
City Council c/o City Clerk. City of Pasco P.O. Box 293, 525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
EMPLOYEE:
Adam R. Lincoln c/o home address in personnel file
The Parties may designate a different address for notice upon written notice to the other parry.
Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as the date of deposit of such
written notice in the course of transmission in the U.S. Postal Service.
SECTION 16: GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire understanding between
Employer and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by Employer. Any
prior discussions or representations by or between the parties are merged into a rendered
null and void by this Agreement. The parties by mutual written agreement may amend
any provision of this Agreement during the term of the Agreement. Such amendments
shall be incorporated and are a part of this Agreement.
B. Binding Effect. This agreement shall be binding on Employer and Employee as well as
their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives, and successors in interest.
C. Severability. The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not
affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full
force and effect as if they have been executed by both parties subsequent to the
expungement or judicial modification of the invalid provision.
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D. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. The parties enter into this Agreement for their convenience
alone, and there are no third -party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
E. Dispute Resolution. This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made
and entered into and delivered within the State of Washington and it is agreed by each party
hereto that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
In the event of a dispute regarding the enforcement, breach, default, or interpretation of
this Agreement, the Project Administrators, or their designees, shall first meet in a good
faith effort to resolve such dispute. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved by
agreement of the parties, said dispute shall be resolved by arbitration pursuant to RCW
7.04A, as amended, with both parties waiving the right of a jury trial upon trial de novo,
with venue placed in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington. The substantially prevailing
party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney fees and costs as additional award and
judgment against the other.
F. Legal Consultation and Equal Opportunity to Draft. The parties have the opportunity at
their own expense to seek legal assistance and review of all matters connected with this
Agreement. The parties have participated in, and had an equal opportunity to participate
in, the drafting of this Agreement. No ambiguity will be construed against any party upon
a claim that such party drafted the ambiguous language.
G. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement is set forth in the parties' signatures
below.
H. Interim City Manager Agreement Terminated. With the appointment of Adam R. Lincoln
as City Manager, the Interim City Manager Agreement between the parties, dated
November 1, 2022 and supplemented on March 6, 2023, is hereby terminated.
EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Adam R. Lincoln
Date:
Attest:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Date:
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council January 24, 2025
TO: Pete Serrano, Mayor City Council Special
Meeting: 1/27/25
FROM: Eric Ferguson, City Attorney
City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4560 - Agreement with GMP Consulting for Interim City
Manager Services (2 minutes)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Draft Agreement with GMP Consulting
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4560, approving the personal
services agreement for the position of Interim City Manager.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Depends on duration
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
On January 17, 2025, Adam R. Lincoln informed the Council that he had
accepted the position to become the next Executive Director of the Port of
Pasco. Per the terms of the City Manager Employment Agreement, Mr. Lincoln
was required to give the City 60 days’ notice prior to voluntarily terminating his
employment. Based on his service to the City of Pasco, the Council chose to
utilize the provisions of Section 10 of the Agreement to allow Mr. Lincoln to
complete his obligations to the City on January 31, 2025. As such, the City of
Pasco is in need of Interim City Manager services until a formal process for
selecting a new permanent City Manager can be conducted.
V. DISCUSSION:
GMP Consulting has offered to provide Interim City Manager services and a
reasonable market rate and has experienced managers to assist the City
during this transition. Staff would encourage any questions about the process
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of utilizing their services for Interim City Manager services.
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Resolution – Personal Services Agreement
Interim City Manager - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING THE PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
POSITION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is a non-charter, optional municipal code city organized
under the council-manager form of government; and
WHEREAS, the City will be recruiting a new City Manager, and the recruitment may take
several months; and
WHEREAS, pending the appointment of the new City Manager, the City Council desires
to appoint an Interim City Manager as of January 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with GMP Consultants to serve as Interim City
Manager, and GMP Consultants desires to accept the position as the Interim City Manager for the
City of Pasco.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the Mayor of the City of Pasco is authorized to sign and execute the Personal Services
Agreement Between the City of Pasco and GMP Consultants for the position of Interim City
Manager as of January 31, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit A; and to take all necessary steps required to accomplish this transaction, and
to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the Agreement; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this ____ day of
_________, 2025.
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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____________________________________________________
206 714 9499 • 7041 Cascade Ave SE Snoqualmie, WA 98065 • greg@gmphr.com
January 24, 2025
Mr. Pete Serrano
City of Pasco
525 N 3rd Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
Dear Mayor Serrano,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide an Interim City Manager for the City of Pasco. Below is
GMP Consultants (“GMP”) agreement for providing consulting services.
Term. The term of this Agreement is ongoing, provided the City may terminate this agreement at
any time.
GMP Interim City Manager. GMP shall assign a GMP Company employee, to serve in an
independent contractor role as an Interim City Manager to the City. The Interim City Manager shall
perform work as assigned by the City. The City shall have the right to direct GMP to replace the
Interim City Manager at any time. For the purposes of coordination and performance the Interim
City Manager shall report to the City Council.
Employer Duties of the GMP Company. GMP shall provide a GMP employee qualified to act as the
Interim City Manager during the term of the contract. GMP represents that the Interim City
Manager has the requisite skills and talents to perform the duties as assigned. GMP shall (1) pay
all wages and other remuneration to its employee who is provided as the Interim City Manager
under this Agreement, (2) prepare and file all payroll tax returns and reports, (3) pay all amounts
due and owing pursuant to the payroll tax returns and reports (4) prepare, file, and furnish to the
employee applicable GMP employee tax forms, and (5) prepare and file, with a copy to City,
applicable employer tax forms.
Duties of City. When applicable, the City shall provide a work place for the Interim City Manager,
maintain the work place in accordance with applicable health and working standards, notify the
GMP immediately of all employee injuries and provide reimbursement to the Interim City Manager
for costs incurred as a result of performing City business such as mileage, travel expenses and other
similar costs at the normal City rates and in accordance with City's cost reimbursement policies
applicable to City employees. The Interim City Manager shall be reimbursed for work-related travel
expenses at the IRS mileage rate.
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Fees & Expenses. The hourly rate for the Interim City Manager assigned under this Agreement is
$175.00 for each hour worked by the Interim City Manager. The City agrees to provide the
occasional overnight accommodations and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate from the Interim
City Managers residence to the City and for the use of his vehicle for City business. GMP will submit
invoices to the City every two weeks, and payment is due within thirty (30) days of receipt. The
City is also responsible for any client-required licenses, fees or taxes.
Finder's Fee. If City chooses to hire the Interim City Manager as a regular City employee, City agrees
to pay the GMP Company the percentage of the starting annual salary based upon the length of
the assignment with City as represented below:
0 to 12 months - 15%
13 to 18 months - 10%
Indemnification. GMP shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City from any and all claims
arising out of or related to required payroll deductions and withholdings, legally required workers’
compensation insurance, and other employee benefits. Specifically, and without limitation, GMP
shall indemnify, defend and hold City harmless from and against any claim by the Interim City
Manager (or other GMP employee) for Agency vacation, sick leave, health, retirement or other
Agency benefits resulting from Interim City Manager’s performance of work under this Agreement.
City releases and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GMP, the employees of GMP,
and personnel, directors, and officers of GMP from any and claims arising out of or related to the
Work performed by the Interim City Manager (or other GMP employee) within the scope of this
Agreement. GMP releases and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its officers,
employees and Interim City Managers, from any and claims arising out of or related to the acts or
omissions of the Interim City Manager or other GMP employee that are outside of or unrelated to
the work under this Agreement. If City is notified or becomes aware of any alleged improper or
illegal activities by the GMP employee, City shall notify GMP immediately. This indemnification
provision shall not preclude a claim by or coverage for the City under a Professional Errors and
Omissions Insurance Policy.
Insurance. GMP shall comply with the following conditions and procure and keep in force at all
times during the term of this Agreement, at GMP’s expense, the following policies of insurance
with companies authorized to do business in the State of Washington.
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis in an amount not less
than $2,000,000 per occurrence and at least $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate,
including but not limited to: premises/operations (including off-site operations),
blanket contractual liability and broad form property damage.
2. Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000
per occurrence and $1,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
Independent Contractor. GMP is an independent c ontractor responsible for complying with
all obligations of an employer imposed under federal or state law. Personnel employed by GMP,
including the Interim City Manager, shall not acquire any rights, benefits or status regarding the
City.
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Accepted by:
City of Pasco GMP Consultants
___________________ ____________________01/23/25
Pete Serrano date Greg Prothman date
Mayor President
At the Direction of the City of Pasco City Council
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