HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_33-13_10/10/2013 RESOLUTION NO. 33-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE
BASED RECOGNTTITION COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE
VILLAGE MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR 12/13 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 4. OF THE SECOND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA DATED AUGUST 5, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has entered into a Second Employment Agreement
with its Village Manager, Michael IL Couzzo, Jr. dated August 5, 2012 (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" C'PRC') according to Section 4 of the Agreement; and
, 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 finis the PRC is in order due to the
negotiation of a new fire/rescue agreement with the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony, as well the
compilation of a fiscally conservative budget; 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 contract is
hereby authorized in the gross amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.0).
Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Arena who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Okun and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Abby Brennan X
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena X
Council Member Steve Okun X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Frank D'Ambra Absent
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10`" day of October
2013.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Abigail re rinan
ATTEST:
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Lori McWilliams, MMC ;
Village Clerk 1.4�t� alz c� 'rr=
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made this '✓ �day of October,
2013 between the Village of Tequesta, a municipal corporation with offices located at 345
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469, herein referred to as the VILLAGE; and Michael R.
Couzzo, Jr., an individual, herein referred to as COUZZO; hereinafter collectively referred to as
the PARTIES.
Whereas, the PARTIES have previously entered into a "Second Employment
Agreement" which provides for, among other things, an annual 4% salary increase for
COUZZO; and
Whereas, COUZZO has advised the VILLAGE of his desire to forego the annual 4%
salary increase for the 2013 -2014 contract year; and
Whereas, the VILLAGE does not object to COUZZO's request to forego the annual 4%
salary increase for the 2013 -2014 contract year and desires to effectuate same.
Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the VILLAGE and COUZZO agree as
follows:
1. For the 2013 -2014 contract year, COUZZO will forego the annual 4% salary increase as
provided for in the Second Employment Agreement between the PARTIES.
2. In all other respects, the Second Employment Agreement shall continue uninterrupted as
previously agreed and executed by the PARTIES. This MOU is not intended, and in fact
does not serve to re- negotiate any terms of the Second Employment Agreement.
3. This Memorandum of Understanding shall have no force or effect on any term or
condition contained in the Second Employment Agreement in any subsequent contract
year, and the Second Employment Agreement shall continue uninterrupted in full force
and effect as originally negotiated and agreed to by the PARTIES in all subsequent
contract years.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have executed this Memorandum of
Understanding the day and year first above written.
MICHAEL R. COUZZO, JR.
By: - ?
Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
VI E F TEQUESTA
By:
A igai rennan, Mayor