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Alternatives #2: Approve hiring Mr. Bruce Westbv 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. Westbv will have a longer learning curve and the City may be vulnerable to losses. Recommendation: To make a motion, which upon City Council approval, will authorize hiring Mr. Bruce Westbv as the Citv'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; extending Hakanson Anderson's contract part-time through at least Mr. Westbv's start date of April 8, 2013; and retaining Hakanson Anderson for an additional one -month period following Mr. Westbv's start date, in order to ensure a successful transition and continuity of service within the City. Funding Source: With a starting salary of $90,834, the offer is in -line with budgeted funding. The total annual cost of wages and benefits for this position are $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, part-time, 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 Westbv as the Citv'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. Westbv's start date of April 8, 2013; and 3) Retain Hakanson Anderson part-time for an additional one -month period following Mr. Westbv's start date, in order to ensure a successful transition and continuity of service within the City. Resolution Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/07/2013 10:35 AN1 Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 03/03/2013 04:18 PM Final Approval Date: 03/07/2013