The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2021-12
Resolution to approve the appointment of Russell Farnum as City Administrator and setting the salary
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council applications were accepted for the position of City Administrator and assisted by Patrick Callahan, with Callahan Municipal Consultants, LLC, and
WHEREAS, After the receipt of numerous applications, Callahan assisted Council in the search process and interviews of seven candidates were held, and
WHEREAS, The Council unanimously chose Russell Farnum as the top candidate for the position of the City Administrator and Pat Callahan thereafter offered Russell Farnum the position and he accepted the position upon the conditions discussed with the Pat Callahan in recognition of the fact that the offer of employment was subject to City Council approval, and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the decision to hire Russ Farnum as the City Administrator should be approved, with the understanding that his start date will be on or about March 1, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The City Council set the proposed wage and benefits for this position, as follows: $95,000 salary with benefits as further described in the attached Employment Agreement and the Council finds the proposed wages and benefits to be appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Council hereby authorizes the hiring of Russell Farnum, as the City Administrator with pay and benefits as proposed and as set forth subsequently herein.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 18th day of January, 2021.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk