16-APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING/AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHN GODWIN AND COP

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eacpenses of legal proceedings including attomeys fees, and any other liabilities incurred by, imposed upon, or suffered by such Employee in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, actual or threatened, arising out of or in connection with the performance of his or her duties. Any settlement of any claim must be made with prior approval of Employer in order for indemnificaxion, as provided in this Section, to be available. Employee recognizes that Employer sha11 have the right to prosecute, compromise and/or settle any claim or lawsuit involving Employee in lus official capaciTy and Employee shall have input in the prosecution or settlement of a claim, lawsuit or settlement only if Employee was sued in his personal ca.pacity. Further, Employer agrees to pay all reasonable litigation eapenses of Employee throughout the pendency of any litigation to which Employee is a party, witness or advisor to Employer. Such ezpense payments shall continue beyond Employee's service to the Employer as long as litigation is pending. Further, Employer agrees to pay Employee reasonable consulting fees and travel eapenses when Employee serves as a witness, advisor or consultant to Employer regarding pending litigation. Section 16: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment Employer, only upon agreement with Employee, shall fix any such other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relaxing to the performance of the Employee, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the Teacas Local Government Code, the City of Pazis Charter, or any other law. Section 17: Notices Notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by depositing in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: (1) EMPLOYER: Mayor, City of Paris, P.O. Box 9037, Paris, Texas 75461-9037; and an additional copy addressed to City Clerk, City of Paris, Texas, PO Box 9037, Paris, Texas 75461-9037 (2) EMPLOYEE: John Godwin, 6613 Springmeadow Lane, Rowlett, TX 75089 Alternatively, notice required pursuant to tlus Agreement may be personally served in the same manner as is applicable to civil judicial practice. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as the date of deposit of such written notice in the course of transmission in the United States Postai Service. Section 18: General Provisions A. Primary Residence in City of Paris. Employee agrees to establish and maintain his primary residence in the city limits of the City of Paris during the term of this Agreement and any extensions or renewals thereof. B. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire understanding between Employer and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by Employer. Any prior discussions or representations by or between the pa.rties are merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The parties by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this agreement during the life of the agreement. Such amendments shall be incorpora.ted and made a part of this Agreement. C. Binding Effect. This Agreement sha11 be binding on Ernployer and Employee as well as their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives and successors in interest. 4 ,,%..0 - -q 2