HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-071 PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Between
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
And
CLIFFORD J. SUTHARD, P.E. , PROJECT ENGINEER
This agreement is effective as of February 17, 2007 by and between Indian River County,
a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County") and Clifford J. Suthard, P.E.
(hereinafter "Project Engineer"), for permanent part-time employment by the County as Project
Engineer and Review Engineer for various Public Works Projects commencing February 18 ,
2007 and ending February 17, 2009.
SECTION 1 . PROJECT ENGINEER' S DUTIES
In consideration of Project Engineer' s employment by the County, Project Engineer shall
devote attention to coordination and oversight of design and construction of various Public
Works projects for the County and development review if needed. Project Engineer shall not
engage in the compensated practice of engineering or project management except pursuant to
this Agreement unless expressly authorized by the County Administrator or Public Works
Director to do so.
Project Engineer' s work on behalf of the County shall be under the direction of the Indian
River County Public Works Director or his designee who shall determine the matters to be
assigned to Project Engineer, the duties to be performed by Project Engineer, and standard of
performance to be maintained. The Project Engineer shall be required to make periodic oral or
written reports to the County Public Works Director or his designee or to the County
Administrator, further the Project Engineer may be required to report to the Board of County
Commissioners as frequently and in such form as the County Administrator or his designee
directs. The Project Engineer shall work a minimum of 20 hours per week unless the Public
Works Director approves less.
The County will provide adequate space, personnel support and equipment that in the
County Public Works Director' s opinion will provide the necessary resources for the Project
Engineer to perform the required duties. The Project Engineer may be permitted to provide
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personnel support (AutoCAD Technician) at an hourly rate of $20. 00 per hour if the County
cannot supply needed support.
SECTION 2, AUTHORITY OF COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
The County Public Works Director or his designee shall have the authority to review all
work performed and to require Project Engineer to revise such work or work product, to
determine the time and the manner of the performance of all work, and to determine standards of
performance.
SECTION 3. ETHICS OF PROJECT ENGINEER
Where applicable Project Engineer shall be required to abide by and perform all assigned
duties in accordance with the Indian River County Administrative Policy Manual, Chapter 112,
Florida Statutes, and any other governing laws, ordinances and regulations. Liability and
indemnity shall be as provided for full time (permanent) County employees.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION
For all services rendered by Project Engineer, Project Engineer shall be paid a fixed
hourly rate of Forty-Five dollars per hour ($45 . 00/hour), payable biweekly, less regular payroll
deductions for the term of this agreement. The compensation will cease upon termination of this
agreement or at the end of the two-year period, whichever occurs first.
SECTION 5. BENEFITS
An automotive usage reimbursement allowance of $.445 per mile shall be provided for all
in-county and out-of-county travel for the Project Engineer' s use of his personal vehicle for
County-business-related travel. All other travel expenses shall be paid as provided in Section
112 .061 , Florida Statutes .
For the purpose of Engineering license renewal expenses, continuing education tuition
expenses, and similar expenses, the County shall reimburse fees not to exceed $600.00 annually.
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SECTION 6. CONTRACT
The Project Engineer acquires no property interest and no property rights in employment
or in continued employment, but has only the contractual rights set forth in this permanent part-
time employment agreement. The Project Engineer agrees that this permanent part-time
employment is strictly "at will" and the County Administrator may terminate this employment
agreement at any time for cause or for no cause upon thirty days (30) written notice.
SECTION 7, TERM
This employment contact is for a fixed period of two (2) years commencing February 18,
2007 and ending February 17, 2009, unless terminated earlier by either party.
SECTION &TERMINATION
This contact may be terminated at will by the County upon at least thirty days (30)
written notice by the County Administrator to the Project Engineer. This contact may be
terminated by the Project Engineer upon at least 30 days ' written notice given to the County
Administrator. In the event the Project Engineer terminates this agreement upon less than 30
days ' written notice to the County Administrator, the Project Engineer shall pay as penalty to
Indian River County 25% of his previous 30 days compensation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed
at Vero Beach, Florida on the date set forth above.
INDIAN RIVLYt &) TY, FLORIDA CLIFFORD J. SUTHARD
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ApprovedCC 120 / 07
Witnessed by:
Attest:
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