HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-25 Approving Steven C. Williamson as the Village Manager.pdfRESOLUTION NO. 2O2I-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING
STEVEN C. WILIAMSON AS THE VILLAGE MANAGER;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE SAME; AND
PROYIDING FOR AII EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne (the "Village") publicly advertised a search to
fill the position of Village Manager (the "Village Manager"); and
WHEREAS, the Village received numerous resumes from qualified individuals for the
Village Manager position; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration, the Village Council has selected Steven C.
Williamson as Village Manager and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Employment
Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," on the behalf of the Village;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEy BISCAYNE, FLORTDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Approval. The Village Council hereby approves Steven C. Williamson as
the Village Manager.
Section 3. Authorization. The Village Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
executeo on the behalf of the Village, the Employment Agreement with Steven C. Williamson in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit '0A," subject to approval by the Village
Attorney as to form, content, and legal sufficiency.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of Mav 202r
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MICHAEL W. DAVEY,MAY
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WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT ''A''
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
VILLAGE MANAGER
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into *i, 64 day of May
2021', between the Village of Key Biscayne, a Florida municipal corporation, (the "Village") and Steven C.
Williamson ("Williamson" or Village Manager").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Section 3 of the Village Charter (the "Charter") requires that there shall be a Village
Manager who is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village;
WHEREAS, Williamson represents he has the expertise and skills to serve as the Village Manager;
WHEREAS, the Village desires to employ the services of Williamson as Village Manager and
Williamson wishes to accept such employment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
The above and foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. Duties.
2.t The Village Manager shall have all powers and perform all duties and responsibilities
required by this Agreement and prescribed in the Charter and applicable sections of the Village Code.
2.2. The Village Manager shall also perform such other duties and carry out such policy
directives as determined by a majority of the Village Council from time to time.
2.3. The Village Manager shall provide the Village Council with a monthly report, which shall
include a list of directives from the Village Council, budget analysis, and the status of achievement of the
same. The report shall be included in the monthly council Agenda package.
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2.4 The Village Manager shall attend all Council meetings unless excused by the Council. ln
addition, he shall attend other standing and ad hoc committee meetings and other meetings as
appropriate to fulfill his duties as Village Manager unless he has schedule conflicts that preclude his
attendance
Section 3. Salarv.
3.1 The Village Manager shall receive an initial annual salary in the amount of 5195,000
payable in equal installments in accordance with the Village's existing pay periods.
3.2 For purposes of this Agreement, the Village Manager's anniversary date shall be fUaV b
of each year
Section 4. Performance Evaluations.
4.t The Village agrees to conduct formal performance evaluations of the Village Manager in
a format acceptable to a majority of the Village Council after twelve (12) months. The Village Council
shallthereafter evaluate the performance of the Village Manager at least once annually on or before the
anniversary date of each year. lt is understood and agreed that if the Village Manager receives a positive
evaluation from the Council, the Village Manager may receive a salary or benefit increase, but any such
increase is solely within the discretion of the Council, approved at a public meeting.
4.2 The evaluation specified in Sections 4.1 shall be based upon: (i) the Village Manager's
performance of the duties specified in Section 2; and (ii) the Village Manager's achievements of the
Village Council's policy directives, including the budget.
Section 5. Holidavs.
The Village Manager shall be entitled to all holidays recognized by the Village. ln addition, the
Village Manager shall be entitled to four personal leave days per year. Personal leave days may not be
carried over and are not eligible for payout upon separation. The Village Manager shall submit leave
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slips for personal day usage in accordance with Village policy for all other Village employees and shall
provide advance notice to the Village Council of his use of such leave.
Section 5. Annual (Vacationl Leave.
6.L The Village Manager shall accrue 20 business days of annual leave per calendar year on a
pro rata basis equally per pay period. The Village Manager shall submit leave slips for annual leave usage
in accordance with Village policy for all other Village employees and shall provide advance notice to the
Village Council of his use of such leave. The Village Manager shall be permitted to carryover unused
annual leave from year to year without cap and will be entitled to be paid out for any and all unused
annual leave upon separation from Village employment
6.2 The Village Manager shall notify the Mayor prior to the use of vacation leave which would
entail absence from the Village. Prior to such leave, the Village Manager shall notify the Council of who
the Acting Village Manager will be during that leave and how the Village Manager may be reached while
on leave in case of an emergency.
Section 7. Sick Leave.
The Village Manager shall accrue L5 business days of sick leave per calendar year on a pro rata
basis equally per pay period. The Village Manager shall submit leave slips for sick leave usage in
accordance with Village policy for all other Village employees and, to the extent possible, shall provide
advance notice to the Village Council of his use of such leave. The Village Manager shall be permitted to
carryover unused sick leave from year to year without cap and will be entitled to be paid out for any and
all unused sick leave upon separation from Village employment.
Section 8. Retirement Plan.
The Village Manager shall participate in a 40L(a) contributory retirement plan selected by the
Village immediately upon the commencement of his Village employment. The Village Manager may
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contribute between 6% and t}o/o of his base salary into the Plan each year (the election as to amount to
be made once annually), and the Village shall contribuleL2% of the Village Manager's base salary into
the Plan each year. Village contributions into the Plan will vest immediately.
Section 9. Health lnsurance
The Village will not provide the Village Manager with health, vision or dental coverage.
Section 10. Life and Disabilitv Insurance.
The Village shall provide the Village Manager with life, accidental death and long-term disability
insurance coverage at no cost to the Village Manager on the same terms as provided to other managerial
employees of the Village.
Section 11. Professional Dues and Expenses.
1,t.t The Village shall pay for Village Manager's participation in municipal and professional
organizations as approved in the Village's annual budget
1,L.2 The Village shall pay for the Village Manager's participation in those local civic and non-
profit job-affiliated organizations that the Village Manager is authorized to participate in by the Village
Council, as approved in the Village's annual budget.
11.3 The Village, through its Chief Financial Officer, shall pay reasonable non-personal job-
related expenses incurred by the Village Manager as part of his duties. Such payments shall be made on
a reimbursement basis, based upon the Village Manager's actual receipts and expense vouchers. A
budget for such anticipated expenditures shall be approved in the Village's annual budget.
Section 12. Automobile Allowance.
The Village shall provide the Village Manager with an automobile allowance of $ZSO per month
and a resident's causeway toll card, which shall be paid for by the Village.
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Section 13. Cellular.
The Village shall provide the Village Manager with a cellular telephone and laptop computer at
the Village's expense.
Section 14. Davs.
Unless otherwise specified, any reference to days in this Agreement shall mean calendar days.
Section 15. Indemnification.
The Village shall indemnify the Village Manager against any tort, professional liability claim, or
other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring
during the performance of the Village Manager's duties. This provision shall not apply to acts or
omissions of the Village Manager committed while acting outside the course and scope of his
employment, committed in bad faith or with malicious purpose, or committed in a manner exhibiting
wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property
Section 16. Term.
The commencement date of this Agreement shall be the date the Village Council adopts
Resolution No zg\t-Zf,rr," virr,ge Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the Village Council
Section 17. Termination.
t7.t ln accordance with the Charter, the Village Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the
Village Council. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of
the Village Council to terminate the services of the Village Manager at any time during a regular or
Special Village Council meeting subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Section 3.09 of the Village
Charter
t7.2 ln the event the Village Council wishes to terminate the Village Manager without cause
during the initial three years of his employment with the Village as Village Manager, the Village Manager
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shall receive all pay and benefits accrued prior to the date of his termination and shall receive a lump
sum severance pay equal to 90 calendar days of his regular base salary at the time of termination. ln
addition, the Village Manager shall be entitled to a payout for his accrued vacation and sick leave in
accordance with Sections 6 and 7 herein (regardless of the date of his termination without cause). The
Village shall not provide the Village Manager with his automobile allowance, cellular telephone
allowance, or any other benefit or reimbursement (except that specifically set forth in this paragraph)
accrued after the date of his termination. All severance payments shall be paid to the Village Manager
in a lump sum upon his termination or within thirty (30) days thereafter at the Village Council's option.
The Village Manager shall not be entitled to severance pay if he is terminated without cause under this
provision more than three years after he commences employment with the Village
17.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.2, in the event Village Manager is
terminated for misconduct as defined in Section 443.036(30), Florida Statutes, the Village shall have no
obligation to provide the Village Manager with any severance pay or payouts for unused vacation or sick
leave. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to: (i) breach of any material term or condition of this
Agreement; (ii) conviction of a felony; (iii) gross insubordination; (iv) willful neglect of duty; or (v)
adjudicated violation of the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, the Miami-Dade
Conflict of lnterest and Code of Ethics, the Village Charter, or the Village's Conflict of lnterest Ordinance
Section 3.09 of the Village Charter will apply to the process for terminating the Village Manager under
this section.
17.4 Upon payment of the severance payment specified in Section 77.2 (if applicable), upon
resignation or retirement as provided for in Section t7.5, or resignation as provided for in Section L7.6,
the Village shall have no further contractualfinancial obligations to the Village Manager. The severance
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payment shall constitute stipulated and liquidated damages and the maximum amount of financial
liability for which the Village may be liable in the event of termination or breach of contract.
t7 .5 ln the event that the Village Manager voluntarily resigns or retires during the Term of this
Agreement, the Village Manager shall provide the Village with 90 days' advance written notice, unless
the parties agree in writing to a different period of time. ln the event of resignation by the Village
Manager under this Section, the Village Manager shall not be entitled to receive the severance package
specified in Section !7.2,butthe Village Manager shall receive payment for his accrued unused vacation
and sick leave (if applicable) calculated at the Village Manager's rate of pay in effect upon the date of
resignation in accordance with Village policy for non-union civilian employees.
17.6 ln the event that the Village Manager voluntarily resigns with less than 90 days' advance
written notice, the Village Council may elect to terminate the Village Manager immediately or allow the
Village Manager to continue to serve until the date specified in the Village Manager's resignation. ln the
event of a resignation or termination under this paragraph, notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Section, the Village Manager shall not be entitled to receive either severance payment or vacation or
sick leave unless the Village Council authorizes payment of same
L7.7 lf the Village Manager is unable to perform his duties as specified in Section 2 of this
Agreement for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days during any one-year period
beyond the exhaustion of his paid leave for any reason other an approved Family Medical Leave Act
('FMLA") absence, the Village Council may terminate this Agreement. lf the Village Manager takes
FMLA-approved leave and exhausts his statutorily-protected, FMLA-approved leave in any one-year
period, the Village Council may terminate this Agreement. ln the event of the Village Manager's death,
this Agreement shall be terminated. lf this Agreement is terminated under this Section, the Village
Manager shall not be entitled to severance pay pursuant to Section L7.2 of this Agreement
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Section 18. Miscellaneous Provisions.
18.1 Complete Agreement. lt is understood and agreed that this document incorporates and
includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements, or understandings
applicable to the matters contained herein and that the parties agree that there are no commitments,
agreement, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained
in this document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated
upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written.
1'8.2 Amendment. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions
contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same
formality and with equal dignity herewith.
18.3 No Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by
the other shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by that party.
L8.4 Severabilitv. lf any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held
to be unconstitutional, illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or portions
thereof, shall not be affected and shall remain in fullforce and effect.
18.5 Non-Assi gnment . The rights and obligations herein granted are personal in nature and
cannot be transferred or assigned by the Village Manager
18.6 Governins Law. Florida law shall govern this Agreement and any litigation which may
arise from this Agreement shall be filed and litigated in the Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County,
Florida, or, if in Federal Court, in the Southern District of Florida
1'8.7 Notice. Notice to either party shall be deemed given if sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested, by recognized public or private postal facilities, by hand delivery, or delivered at a
Village Council meeting. Notice shall be sent as follows:
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For the Village:Michael Davey, Mayor
Village of Key Biscayne
88 West Mclntyre Street
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(30s) 36s-ss11
With a copy to:Chad Friedman, Esq.
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L.
Village Attorney
Village of Key Biscayne
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 700
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(30s) 8s4-0800
For the Village Manager:Steven C. Williamson
3920 Palmarito Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
With a copy to:Don Slesnick, Esq.
Law Offices of Slesnick & Casey, LLP
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite CCA - 100
Coral Gables, FL 33L34
(30s) 448-s672
Section 19. Waiver of Jurv Trial.
Both the Village and the Village Manager knowingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably waive their right
to a trial by jury in any civil proceedings that may be initiated by either party with respect to any term or
condition of this Agreement
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in accordance with Resolution y1s. ZoZt'z{ passed on
executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
lN WITN ESS WH EREOF, the Village, by signature of the Mayor as authorized by the Village Council
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VIIIAGE OF BISCAYN
By:
Michael Davey, Mayor
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Joce Koch
Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
FOR THE USE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE ONLY:
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Village Attorney
VILLAGE
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