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Res 090-85 7/16/1985RESOLUTION NO. f tJ p A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF PAUL A. REAUME ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SELECTION OF A DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The proposal of Paul A. Reaume Associates which is attached hereto is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute this proposal. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 16th day of July, 1985. 4.0 itZ/ dif MAYOR ATTEST: 4`77 2 LIZ i _ ITY CLERK PAUL A. REAUME ASSOCIATESpCORPORATED Paul A.Reaume, Beezat, M.P.A. j]jL L // // Robert A.Beezat,M.P.A. cV/ G/C_G C/h C.A.Chest,Ed D. Steven P.Hoffner,M.P.A. CHICAGOJohnH.Halmgren,F A.C.H.A. James C.Lyons 100 Waukegan Road • Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Duane W.Olivier,MA.P.A. AC 312/234-0005 June 19 , 1985 Mr. James P . Berzina, City Manager City of Wichita Falls - City Hall P . O. Box 1431 Wichita Falls, TX 76307 Dear Jim: We were pleased to receive Ed Barrett's letter requesting a formal proposal to undertake the recruitment of Candidates for the Director of Parks and Recreation position, and Ed's excellent background and summary material for the Recruitment Profile. We are prepared to proceed immediately on your assignment. We propose to provide the following services toward assisting your Office in the recruitment of a Director of Parks and Recreation. 1 . Utilize the Recruitment Profile data prepared by your Office to present the specific nature of duties, responsibi - lities and expectations of the Director of Parks and Recrea- tion position in our contacts with prospective Candidates. 2. Place announcements of the position opportunity in appropriate professional publications at City expense, providing maximum exposure of the position vacancy and ensuring an open recruitment process. 3. Conduct an intensive, independent professional search and recruitment effort, utilizing our extensive national contact network, seeking out qualified candidates for the position from local , regional and national areas. 4. Process all applications received from announcement and recruitment efforts, including timely acknowledgment to all Applicants on behalf of the City Manager's Office. Page 3 of 4 Pages Agenda Item No. 9.d. ASSISTING IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE a 5 . Screen all applications received and solicited matching all Applicants' credentials with the specific criteria and qualification established for the Recruitment Profile. 6 . Inform all Applicants who clearly do not meet the City's basic criteria for the position. 7 . Submit an Executive Recruitment Report booklet to the City Manager summarizing the nature of applications received in the recruitment, including specific recommendations and background information on 6-8 individuals considered to be most qualified and particularly well -suited Candidates to be considered for the Director of Parks and Recreation position with a view toward the City Manager selecting approximately five Candidates for personal interview. Our written recom- mendations would be expanded upon by telephone conference rather than a personal , on-site presentation. 8. Prepare final interview questions and suggest interview and selection procedure to be utilized by the Office of City Manager; coordinate scheduling arrangements for Candidates' travel to Wichita Falls; and be present for Final Candidates interview sessions to facilitate effective and final employ- ment negotiation between selected Final Candidate( s) and the City Manager. We will recommend Candidates for personal interview consideration within approximately 45-60 days following formal notice to proceed, and endeavor to present Candidates as expeditiously as possible. We propose to provide the above outlined services for a fixed-amount professional fee of $8,000 plus expenses incurred in behalf of the City; It is anticipated that expenses would not exceed $2 ,000. We would consider it a distinct privilege to be of assistance to you and again be of service to the City f Wichita Falls. V ry si nc rely, P ul A. Reaume PAR/ac Page 4 of 4 Pages Agenda Item No. 9.d.