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File #: 20R-3715    Version: 1 Name: Appoint City Manager & 1st Amdt Employ Agrmt
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/25/2020 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 7/13/2020 Final action: 7/13/2020
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 20R-07-118: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPOINTING DESORAE GILES-SMITH TO SERVE AS THE CITY MANAGER; APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO REMOVE ALL REFERENCES TO “INTERIM”; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL).
Attachments: 1. RES-20R-07-118-Appt City Manager 2020.pdf, 2. AR 20R-07-118, 3. Employment Agreement-Giles-Smith 1st Amendment City manager 7-13-20 redlined.pdf
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 20R-07-118: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPOINTING DESORAE GILES-SMITH TO SERVE AS THE CITY MANAGER; APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO REMOVE ALL REFERENCES TO “INTERIM”; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL).

Body
Request Action:
Approve a Resolution appointing Desorae Giles-Smith to serve as City Manager and approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement to remove all references to "Interim".

Need:
To approve the appointment of Desorae Giles-Smith as City Manager.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Previously, Desorae Giles-Smith was appointed to serve as the Interim City Manager upon the retirement of Charles Faranda. This Resolution approves the appointment of Desorae Giles-Smith to serve as City Manager. Approving the First Amendment to Employment Agreement for Desorae Giles-Smith to remove all references to "Interim".

Attachments:
First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement for Desorae Giles-Smith.

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial ...

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