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Recommendation to Provide Direction on the Selection of an Executive Search Firm for the City Manager Recruitment Process. (Human Resources 2510)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Request for Direction from Council on the Selection of an Executive Search Firm for the City Manager Recruitment Process
BACKGROUND
Council asked to meet with professional executive search firms to discuss their qualifications and the procedure for hiring a new City Manager. On April 29, 2015, Council heard presentations from Avery & Associates and Bob Murray & Associates regarding their processes and qualifications. Staff is now seeking a recommendation on which firm the Council would like to choose to handle the City Manager recruitment process for the City of Alameda.
DISCUSSION
Avery & Associates' proposal included a professional fee of $18,900, along with a not-to-exceed estimate of $6,000 for expenses, for a total fee of $24,900.
Bob Murray & Associates' proposal included a professional fee of $17,500, along with an estimate of expenses of $6,900, for a total of $24,400. These expense costs were an estimate, not a "not-to exceed", which means that $6,900 was only an estimate and that these expenses could possibly exceed $6,900.
If Council makes a decision this evening, staff will enter into a contract with the approved firm. That firm will then come back at a later meeting to discuss a process and timeline for the Alameda City Manager recruitment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposals received ranged in cost from $24,400 to $24,900. Existing appropriations in the City Manager's Department budget are available to pay for this contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is for information only. This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council give staff direction regarding entering into a contract with an executive search firm to perform the upcoming City Manager Recruitment.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Garrabrant-Sierra, Administrative Services Director
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director