18-Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution of Executive Search Agreemetn with Strategic Government Resources to Search for New City Manager

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• Conduct comprehensive background checks consisting of criminal, sex offender, civil, and credit checks conducted by an outside investigative entity on a contract basis. These are typically only conducted on the 1-3 finalist candidates. • Conduct a comprehensive online media background search for 1-3 finalist candidates. • In addition, full character checks with standard references, as well as expanded non-provided reference checks, will be conducted. Participate in the interviews with the candidates. • Conduct any follow up investigation or discussion regarding any issues of concern that may have arisen during the interview process that needs further clarification before moving forward with a candidate. • Assist in negotiating terms of employment. The City shall: • Provide all legal opinions regarding when and if any information must be released in accordance with open records requests. Compensation: SGR shall be compensated by the City for a fixed professional fee of $12,000 plus expenses not to exceed $4500 for a total of $16,500 plus any supplemental services approved below. • Said fixed professional fee of $12,000 is all inclusive and no additional overhead costs or other out of pocket expenses will be billed. • Said "not to exceed" expenses of $4500 covers the following: o Mileage for attending meetings at the City shall be billed out at the current IRS standard mileage rate for business. o Hotel stays -$150 per diem. o Meals shall be billed out at $10 for breakfast, $15 for lunch, and $20 for dinner, unless SGR is purchasing meals for candidates or for City representatives, in which case meals shall be billed out at actual cost. o Any travel expenses must be approved in advance. o Reproduction costs -$0.19 per printed page plus binding costs. o Brochure development -$300 per page. Brochures are typically four pages. o Ad placement - reimbursed to SGR at actual cost of ad placement. o Comprehensive media search -$350 per report. Typically produced on 1-3 finalists. o Comprehensive background check -$300 per report. Typically produced on 1-3 finalists. o Psychometric assessments -$150 per assessment per candidate. Typically two assessments are given to each candidate. • Supplemental Fees: 104 o Candidate Travel. Candidates are typically reimbursed directly by the client for travel expenses. If the client prefers a different arrangement for candidate travel, SGR will be glad to accommodate