HomeMy WebLinkAboutRick Terway - Supplemental Employment Agreement - Retirement DeferralSUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(Retirement Deferral)
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is entered into this p
day of`�h '(- 2017, between the City of Pasco, a Washington Municipal
Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Rick Terway, Administrative and Community
Services Director, hereinafter referred to as "Mr. Terway."
WHEREAS, this Supplemental Employment Agreement is supplementary to that Letter
Agreement of Employment dated June 9, 2009, wherein Mr. Terway accepted employment as the
Administrative and Community Services (A&CS) Director for the City of Pasco, and provided
by its terms, conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the position of Public Works (PW) Director has been vacated as the result
of a resignation, which, due to his experience, training and familiarity with the industry and
organization, Mr. Terway provides a significant value to the City; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation of the Public Works Department, creation of a position
profile and recruitment of a Public Works Director will take several months; and
WHEREAS, the Mr. Terway may be eligible for retirement from the City during the
term of this Agreement and prior to the completion of recruitment efforts for a Public Works
Director and the above -referenced critical projects; and
WHEREAS, there are several critical projects commencing immediately and culminating
over the 6-12 months within the A&CS and PW Departments that, due to his familiarity and
expertise, would benefit from Mr. Terway's continued involvement and oversight; and
WHEREAS, it is determined in the best interest of the City that the City, based upon
adequate consideration, seek the deferral of the Mr. Terway's eligibility for retirement until the
completion of the aforementioned recruitment and substantial progress is made on these pending
projects. NOW, THEREFORE,
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. Deferral of Retirement. Mr. Terway hereby agrees to defer his eligibility for retirement
from the City for the purpose of accomplishing the goals identified herein during the term
of this Agreement.
2. Term of Aereement. This Agreement formalizes a verbal agreement that has been in
place since late 2016 and, except as provided in Sections 3 and 4 below, shall commence
on the date of execution, and terminate on the 30th day of May, 2018, unless earlier
terminated or extended as provided below.
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3. Compensation. As additional compensation, the City shall pay to Mr. Terway the
following:
3.1 Compensation. Compensation shall be at the rate of $11,600 per month
commencing on the first day of February, 2017, during the term of this
Agreement.
3.2 Benefits. Mr. Terway shall be entitled to the following additional benefits:
3.2.1 Management Benefit Package as modified below:
3.2.1.1 Vacation accrual is reduced to 4 weeks annually.
3.2.2 During the term of this agreement, Mr. Terway will not be eligible for a
car allowance; however, mileage reimbursement will be allowed for trips
in excess of 50 miles from City Hall at the published rate.
4. Additional Duties. hi addition to his regular duties as Administrative and Community
Services Director, Mr. Terway shall provide the following services during the term of this
Agreement:
4.1 Serve as Interim Public Works Director, leading the Department in the
implementation of programs, projects, delivery of services and fulfilling those
duties of the Public Works Director as required by Federal, State and City laws,
rules and regulations.
4.2 Oversee completion of the feasibility study and preparation of the final design and
bid specifications for the new Tri -Cities Animal Control Authority shelter.
4.3 Oversee completion of final design, bid specifications, public outreach efforts and
construction of Phase I of Peanut Plaza Park Improvements.
4.4 Complete replacement and/or repairs to the Boat Basin Docks and develop a plan
concurrent with the Schlagel Park Master Plan.
4.5 Oversee fast -tracking of the planned interim improvements to the municipal
WWTP by the July 1, 2017 deadline.
4.6 Oversee completion of the required facilities and engineering plan for the
municipal WWTP.
4.7 Oversee completion of the facilities plan for the Process Water Reuse Facility,
implementation of an industrial pre-treatment program, standardize user effluent
profiles and cost allocation scheme.
4.8 Continue efforts initiated in 2016 among PW management group utilizing
Campbell Consulting; present 2017 work plan for this effort by March 20, 2017.
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4.9 Coordinate closely with the City Manager's office, Finance Director and Stevan
Gorcester of Performance Plane LLC in providing leadership and direction to
Department staff in initiating a lean culture into the A&CS and PW Departments.
4.10 Assist in the onboarding and transition of the new Public Works Director and
Administrative & Community Services Director, anticipated to occur within the
first and second quarters of 2018 respectively.
5. Early Termination. Early termination of this agreement may be accomplished as
follows:
5.1 Upon written notice of 30 days to Mr. Terway if in the best interests of the City as
determined solely by the City Manager.
5.2 Upon written notice of 30 days to the City Manager by Mr. Terway.
6. Extension. In the event the City Manager determines that it is in the best interest of
the City that this agreement be extended beyond the term provided in Section 2 above,
this Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties according to the
terms and conditions above, or such other terms as the parties may mutually agree.
7. Remaining Terms. All remaining terms contained in the Letter Agreement of June 9,
2009; and such additional addendums and applicable employment conditions imposed by
ordinance, law, or regulation, not inconsistent with the provision of this Agreement, shall
remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed and effective as of the date first
written above.
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON RICK TE AY
By: By: JEj)�(/!t
ve Zab , anage ick Terway, 6ACS Director
ATTEST: 9
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Sandy Ker&ofthy, Interim City/Clerk
APP`AS TO FORM:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
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