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The alternatives were presented as follows: approve hiring Mr. Bruce Westby, effective April 8, 2013. This alternative is not recommended. Pros: Hakanson Anderson Interim City Engineer expenses would end as of the end of March. Cons: There would be a gap in Engineering coverage from March 27, 2013 through April 8, 2013 and no transition period. Alternatives #2: Approve hiring Mr. Bruce Westby and approve extending the contract with Hakanson Anderson through April 8, 2013, but not allow for a one month transition period. This alternative is not recommended. Pros: The City would realize a savings of $5200. Cons: Without some level of a transition period Mr. Westby will have a longer learning curve and the City may be vulnerable to losses. Recommendation: The Personnel Committee recommended that he City Council authorize hiring Mr. Bruce Westby as the City's new City Engineer, effective on April 8, 2013, at $43.67 per hour or $90,834 per year (step 4 of the 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days; extending Hakanson Anderson's contract through Mr. Westby's start date of April 8, 2013; and retaining Hakanson Anderson for an additional one -month period following Mr. Westby's start date, in order to ensure a successful transition and continuity of service within the City. Funding Source: The annual cost (wages and benefits) for this position is $120,519 ($89,050 coming from the General Fund and $31,469 from the Enterprise Fund). With an April start date, the actual funding required for 2013 is approximately $90,387. The funding required to extend the current contract with Hakanson Anderson through April 8, 2013 is approximately $2000 and an additional $5200 for one -month of service beyond April 8, 2013. Council Action: Motion to approve resolution #13-03-059, which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to do the following: 1) Hire Mr. Bruce Westby as the City's new City Engineer, effective on April 8, 2013, at $43.67 per hour (step 4 of the 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days; and 2) Extend Hakanson Anderson's contract through Mr. Westby's start date of April 8, 2013; and 3) Retain Hakanson Anderson part-time for an additional one -month period following Mr. Westby's start date, in order to ensure a successful transition and continuity of service within the City. Attachments Resolution Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/07/2013 10:38 AM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 03/06/2013 04:29 PM Final Approval Date: 03/07/2013