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purchases for the purposes of development and redevelopment; as well as transferring much of the marketing and communications component (via electronic and printed media) to the Assistant to the Cite Administrator. Lastly, staff proposed continuing the Assistant to the City Administrator's role of assisting in some economic development duties in order to ensure continuity with internal and external customers, and to provide proactive back-up staffing for this important function. Observations/Alternatives: Staff recommends this hiring as the best way to properly address the City's economic development priority. The Council may deny or postpone action on this recommendation to allow further review. However, neither of these alternatives allow this position to be hired in a timely manor. Recommendation: The Personnel Committee recommended hiring Mr. Sean Sullivan as the City's new Economic Development Manager, effective on or near May 28, 2013, at $37.45 per hour (step 4 of the 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days for a mid -career hire. Funding Source: The annual funding required for this position, based on salary (step 4) and benefits is approximately $91,895 (TIF c; 20%, EDA 20%, HRA 60%). Funding for this position is included in the 2013 budget. Council Action: Motion to approve resolution # 13-04-075, to hire Mr. Sean Sullivan as the City's new Economic Development Manager, effective on or near May 28, 2013, at $37.45 per hour with a credit of five vacation days. Resolution Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/18/2013 03:03 PM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 04/15/2013 09:03 Ai l Final Approval Date: 04/18/2013