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File #: 2023-896    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Passed
File created: 9/19/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/9/2023 Final action: 10/9/2023
Title: Executive Search Firm Research for City Attorney Position
Attachments: 1. List of Executive Search Firms Contacted.pdf, 2. Sample GovHR USA - brochure, 3. Request for Proposal GovHR USA.pdf, 4. S Renee Narloch & Associates - brochure, 5. S Renee Narloch & Associates & GovHR USA - References.pdf, 6. S Renee Narloch & Associates - Request for Proposal.pdf

Placement: New Business                     

Action Requested: Motion / Vote                     

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Executive Search Firm Research for City Attorney Position 

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Submitted By: Kristina Ciuperger, Deputy City Manager

 

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.

 

Executive Summary (General Business): With the recent resignation of the City Attorney and at the Council’s request, research was conducted for executive search firms that could assist the city with recruiting for the City Attorney position.

 

Presentation Information: Council Discussion

 

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council Select S. Renee Narloch & Associates. SRN & Associates, a Florida based firm, has extensive experience conducting executive searches including over 10 city attorney/legal counsel searches in the past few years with the most recent in Cape Coral, Florida. 

 

Alternate Recommendations:

1.                     Move that the Council amend the recommendation and select another firm.

2.                     Move that the Council not approve and provide direction.

 

Background: The list of firms contacted was obtained from the International City/County Management Association directory of executive search firms that have a nationwide focus.  From the list several firms responded that they were unavailable to assist the city and two firms have provided proposals.

 

Issues/Analysis: N/A

                     

Financial Information:

S. Renee Narloch & Associates - estimated base total $ 29,950.00.

GovHRUSA - estimated base total $24,500.00.

 

Special Consideration: N/A

 

Location of Project: N/A

 

Attachments: Proposals, list of search firms, references

 

NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.

 

Internal Reference Number: N/A

 

Legal Sufficiency Review: 

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