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DEPARTMENTAL STAFF REPORT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMORANDUM TO: Michael Zito Interim County Administrator FROM: Suzanne Boyll 4414 Human Resources Director DATE: March 15, 2023 SUBJECT: County Administrator Employment Agreement BACKGROUND: At the March 7, 2023 Board of County Commissioners' meeting, the Board unanimously selected John Titkanich as the next County Administrator and authorized staff to negotiate the employment agreement. The terms of the agreement have been reviewed by the Chairman of the Board Joseph Earman, County Attorney Dylan Reingold, Interim County Administrator Michael Zito, Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll, and Mr. Titkanich. Following approval by the Board and formal acceptance by Mr. Titkanich, he would begin work on April 17, 2023. Provisions of the agreement include: o Three (3) year term with provision for consideration of renewal 90 days prior to expiration. o Annual salary of $205,000 (adjusted by any general wage increase granted to other regular non -contract County employees) o $4,200 annual car allowance 0 20 days of vacation annually o Participation in the Florida Retirement System Senior Management Class o Matching contribution to deferred compensation of up to 5% o Eligible for other benefits on the same terms and conditions that they are available to full-time, regular non -contract employees 0 20 weeks of severance pay if terminated without cause FUNDING - The total cost of the 3 year contract is $962,751 based on current benefits rates, or $320,917 annually and will be charged to the General Fund/County Administrator salary and benefit accounts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests the BOCC approve the County Administrator Employment Agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and approval by the County Attorney. ATTACHMENT: County Administrator Employment Agreement