HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_30-09_09/01/2009RESOLUTION NO. 30-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE
BASED RECOGNITITION COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE
VILLAGE MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR 08/09 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 4. OF THE AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA DATED DECEMBER 14, 2006; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has entered into an Employment Agreement
with its Village Manager, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. which has been amended from time to
time with the latest amended Agreement being dated December 14, 2006 (the
"Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for additional compensation for the Village
Manager based on the past year's performance and is known as "Performance
Recognition Compensation" ("PRC") according to Section 4 of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the PRC is solely at the option of the Village Council to be based on
performance; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has carefully reviewed
the Village Manager's performance for the past year and hereby finds the PRC is in
o€der due, among other things, to the Manager's diligent work in procuring three million
dollars for construction of the Tequesta Drive bridge project; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta believes that the
above-stated accomplishments along with a myriad of other examples of resourceful
cost saving measures warrant the award of the PRC and that such an award is in the
best interests of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta in order to maintain quality
management and ensure stability in the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The PRC as provided for Section 4 of the Village Manager's
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contract is hereby authorized in the amount of Fifteen percent (15%) of the Village
Manager's base salary.
Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Arena who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Humpage and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Jim Humpage
Council Member Calvin Turnquest
For Adoption Against Adoption
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ABSENT
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 1S' day of
September, 2009.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams CMC `~ ='~~~'~ -9~, N
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Pat Watkins