Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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City Manager's Annual Review
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Submitted By: Natalie Cabrera, Human Resources Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): Mr. Merejo commenced his tenure as City Manager for the City of Port St. Lucie on February 18, 2023 and, per his employment agreement, he may receive an annual evaluation by the City Council at the Winter Workshop (which usually convenes in the second quarter of the fiscal year), or at another Council Workshop as determined by the City Council.
Presentation Information: Staff is available to answer any questions the Council may have.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council review and discuss the City Manager's compensation and consider an increase in pay, provide an effective date for any increase, and provide direction on any additional perquisites.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and modify the compensation package for the City Manager and provide an effective date.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: As part of Mr. Merejo's annual review, the City Council has the authority to provide Mr. Merejo with a merit salary increase, as a benefit, which is available to all other City employees as set forth in Section 12.12(A) of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Included herewith, please find the recent salary study conducted with respect to the salaries of city managers in comparable jurisdictions. Please note, the City Manager position is not included on the City's pay plan as it is an appointed position. As such, there is no minimum or maximum rate established for the position.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The City Manager's current annual salary is $288,750.28 In addition, Mr. Merejo receives a car allowance of $600.00 per month. In accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in ...
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