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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Dept: Fire
Subject: Resolution authorizing the City of San Bernardino
to execute a new Temporary Employment
Agreement between the City of San Bernardino
and Donald Feser for the position of Disaster
Coordinator.
Orom: Michael J. Conrad, Fire Chief
Date: July 18,2008
MC/C Meeting Date:
August 4, 2008
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
03/17/08
Resolution #2008-80: authorizing the City of San Bernardino to execute a Temporary
Employment Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Donald Feser for the
position of Disaster Coordinator.
RECOMMENDATION:
Odopt resolution.
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SIgnature
Contact Person: Michael 1. Conrad. Fire Chief
Phone: 384-5286
Supporting data attached: StaffReoort. Resolution. and Agreement
Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $9.500.00 monthlv
Source: 001-206-5014
TemoorarvlPart Time Salaries
Finance:
Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Resolution authorizing the City of San Bernardino to execute a new Temporary
Employment Agreement between the City of San Bemardino and Donald Feser for the
position of Disaster Coordinator.
BACKGROUND
Fire is requesting authorization to extend Donald Feser's temporary employment
agreement with the City of San Bemardino Fire Department. Donald Feser was hired
March I, 2008 to fill the vacant Disaster Management Coordinator position. This
position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and maintaining the City's
Disaster Management Program including preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation
to all types of emergencies and disasters. In addition, coordinates, prepares and manages
Fire's grant programs.
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Currently, Mr. Feser is developing and coordinating the Urban Area Security Initiative
(UAS!) program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated the City of
San Bemardino as a high-threat urban area, meaning that the City of San Bemardino can
compete with other regions for DHS funds earmarked for the UASI. UASI funds address
the unique multi-discipline planning, operations, equipment, training and exercise needs
of high-threat, high-density urban areas, and help them prevent, protect against, respond
to and recover from acts of terrorism. Although the primary thrust was directed towards
acts of terrorism, the benefits are applicable to other types of incidents within the all-
hazard spectrum. This program is a full-time commitment from the city and at this time
Donald Feser is the city's liaison to accomplish the submittal and implementation for the
city.
On June 30, 2008, the agreement with Donald Feser for temporary employment expired.
Therefore, Fire is requesting approval to enter into a new temporary employment
agreement, from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Or, until the city hires a
permanent Disaster Management Coordinator. The agreement provides that Donald Feser
serves as an "at will" temporary employee and may be terminated at any time, with or
without cause. The new agreement will be retroactive to July I, 2008 for compensation
to Donald Feser. Also, the hours worked in such position limited to 1,000 hours per
fiscal year so as to comply with PERS requirements regarding temporary employees.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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Included in the preliminary FY 2008-2009 Fire Department Budget is the funding for the
Disaster Management Coordinator position. As the position has been vacant since
December 2007, Fire is requesting authorization to extend the Temporary Employment
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Agreement with Don Feser. The monthly cost for services is $9,500 per month without
benefits.
Funding is available in personnel services savings (account #001-206-50XX, salaries &
benefits) to hire Donald Feser as a temporary employee. The position will need to be
funded through the Salaries Temporary/Part Time (account #001-206-5014) until
December 30, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND DONALD FESER FOR THE POSITION OF DISASTER
COORDINATOR.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City a new Temporary Employment Agreement between the City of San
Bernardino and Donald Feser for the position of Disaster Coordinator, a copy of which is
attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference as fully as
though set fort at length.
SECTION 2. The term of the Agreement is from July 1, 2008 through December
31,2008; therefore, any action taken between July 1, 2008 and the date that the agreement
is executed is hereby ratified.
SECTION 3. The authorization to execute the above-referenced Temporary
Employment Agreement granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no further
effect if the agreement is not executed by both parties and returned to the Office of the
City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the effective date of this resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND DONALD FESER FOR THE POSITION OF DISASTER
COORDINATOR.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
thereof, held on the
day of
meeting
, 2008, by the following vote, to
wit:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA
BAXTER
BRINKER
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
MCCAMMACK
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this
day of
,2008.
Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
TEMWORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
TIllS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1st day ofJuly, 2008, by and between the
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("CITY"), and DONALD FESER an individual ("FESER").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino Fire Department has a temporary need for the
services of a Disaster Coordinator during the recruitment process for the regular, full-time position,
and
WHEREAS, Donald Feser asserts he is competent, trained, and qualified for the position
of Disaster Coordinator in the Fire Department,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
For the remuneration stipulated, FESER shall provide the following professional services:
a. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief, administer and coordinate the
activities of the Disaster Preparedness Program. FESER shall also consult with and
advise the administrative staff on matters relating to the City Disaster Preparedness
Program.
b. FESER shall be responsible for administering the Urban Area Security Initiative
(VAS!) program for the City including the grant application and coordination
between the City and other participating entities.
c. FESER shall coordinate the MMRS Grant and the Golden Guardian Exercise.
2. COMWENSATION AND EXPENSES.
a. For the services delineated above, the CITY shall pay FESER the sum of$55.00 per
hour worked. FESER shall not be entitled to any compensation, leave accruals,
retirement or other benefits beyond the aforementioned hourly rate of pay.
3. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of six months commencing July 1, 2008,
and terminating on December 31, 2008, unless previously modified, amended, or cancelled by the
written mutual consent of the parties. Such term of employment shall not exceed 1,000 hours within
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a fiscal year.
This Agreement may be t=inated at any time by thirty (30) days written notice by either
party. The terms of this Agreement shall remain in force unless mutually amended. The duration
of this contract may be extended with the written consent of both parties.
4. TERMINATION.
Under the terms of this employment, FESER serves as an "at will" temporary employee and
may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and FESER may resign at any time. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any vested right in such employment or in
employment with the CITY.
5. NOTICES.
Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited with the United States
Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
San Bemardino Fire Department
200 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Fax 909-388-5281
Donald Feser
878 W. Buffington Street
Upland, CA 91784
Either party may change their address for receipt of written notice by so notifying the other
TO THE CITY:
TO FESER:
party in writing.
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties. Any correspondence,
letters, documents, or discussions leading up to this Agreement or in any other way made between
the parties or their agents are replaced and superseded by this Agreement.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
The parties hereto shall comply with applicable laws of the United States of America, the
State of California, and all other applicable laws.
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8. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be enforced and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.
9. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
In any litigation relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney fees. The cost, salary, and expenses of the City Attorney and members ofhis/her
office in enforcing this contract on behalf of the CITY shall be considered "attorney's fees" for the
purposes of this paragraph.
10. SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a court of law, such provision shall
be considered severable, and the remainder of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall not be
affected.
II. WAIVER.
Failure of their party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver
of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
12. AMENDMENT.
This Agreement may be amended at any time by a written instrument signed by both parties
hereto.
13. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement shall not be assigned by FESER without prior written consent of the City.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
date first above written.
Date:
,2008
DONALD FESER
By:
Date:
,2008
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
By:
Fred Wilson, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
By:
James F. Penman
City Attorney
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TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1st day ofJuly, 2008, by and between the
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("CITY"), and DONALD FESER an individual ("FESER").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of San Bemardino Fire Department has a temporary need for the
services of a Disaster Coordinator during the recruitment process for the regular, full-time position,
and
WHEREAS, Donald Feser asserts he is competent, trained, and qualified for the position
of Disaster Coordinator in the Fire Department,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
For the remuneration stipulated, FESER shall provide the following professional services:
a. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief, administer and coordinate the
activities of the Disaster Preparedness Program. FESER shall also consult with and
advise the administrative staff on matters relating to the City Disaster Preparedness
Program.
b. FESER shall be responsible for administering the Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) program for the City including the grant application and coordination
between the City and other participating entities.
c. FESER shall coordinate the MMRS Grant and the Golden Guardian Exercise.
2. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.
a. For the services delineated above, the CITY shall pay FESER the sum of$55.00 per
hour worked. FESER shall not be entitled to any compensation, leave accruals,
retirement or other benefits beyond the aforementioned hourly rate of pay.
3. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of six months commencing July 1, 2008,
and terminating on December 31, 2008, unless previously modified, amended, or cancelled by the
written mutual consent of the parties. Such term of employment shall not exceed 1,000 hours within
\\DENALIlCAMARENA_NOIAGENDA ITEMS FY 08'()9\CONTRACr posmoN-FEsER.TEMPEMPWYMENT 7-17'()8 ORG.OOC
a fiscal year.
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by thirty (30) days written notice by either
party. The terms of this Agreement shall remain in force unless mutually amended. The duration
of this contract maybe extended with the written consent of both parties.
4. TERMINATION.
Under the terms of this employment, FESER serves as an "at will" temporary employee and
may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and FESER may resign at any time. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any vested right in such employment or in
employment with the CITY.
5. NOTICES.
Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deposited with the United States
Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
San Bernardino Fire Department
200 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Fax 909-388-5281
Donald Feser
878 W. Buffington Street
Upland, CA 91784
Either party may change their address for receipt of written notice by so notifying the other
TO THE CITY:
TO FESER:
party in writing.
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties. Any correspondence,
letters, documents, or discussions leading up to this Agreement or in any other way made between
the parties or their agents are replaced and superseded by this Agreement.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
The parties hereto shall comply with applicable laws of the United States of America, the
State of California, and all other applicable laws.
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8. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be enforced and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.
9. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
In any litigation relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney fees. The cost, salary, and expenses of the City Attorney and members ofhis/her
office in enforcing this contract on behalf of the CITY shall be considered "attorney's fees" for the
purposes of this paragraph.
10. SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a court oflaw, such provision shall
be considered severable, and the remainder of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall not be
affected.
11. WAIVER.
Failure of their party to enforce any provision of this Agreement sha11 not constitute a waiver
of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
12. AMENDMENT.
This Agreement may be amended at any time by a written instrument signed by both parties
hereto.
13. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement shall not be assigned by FESER without prior written consent of the City.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
date first above written.
Date:
,2008
DONALD FESER
By:
Date:
,2008
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
By:
Fred Wilson, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
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