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Adoption of Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2026-27 Human Resources Operating Budget to Appropriate $250,000 for Additional Consulting Services and Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Service Provider Agreement with Nicholson Strategic Services LLC for Executive Human Resources Services through June 30, 2027, with Total Compensation Not-To-Exceed $250,000. (Human Resources Department 10025060)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to a planned absence, the City of Alameda (City) Human Resources Department has an upcoming need for interim executive services to manage and facilitate high-profile projects, including labor negotiations, executive recruitment, professional development support, and participation in the City’s budget process.
After interviewing three firms and evaluating availability, expertise, and fit for the City, staff determined Nicholson Strategic Services LLC (Nicholson) to be the best qualified to meet the City's needs.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nicholson at an hourly rate of $250, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000, and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Human Resources operating budget to appropriate one-time funds for these additional consulting services.
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department is responsible for a variety of personnel functions, actions, and matters. This includes labor negotiations, recruitment, leave administration, professional and workforce development, and classification and compensation. The Human Resources Director oversees all departmental activities, serves as the City's Chief Negotiator, and facilitates executive functions and initiatives, including management recruitment and the City’s budget process.
The City’s current Human Resources Director will be on planned leave from October 2026 to May 2027, necessitat...
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