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EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
Between
the City of Bozeman
and
Chris A. Kukulski
June 28, 2004
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction ................................................... 1
Section 1 Term ........................................................ 1
Section 2 Duties and Authority ............................................ 1
Section 3 Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-2
Section 4 Health, Disability and Life Insurance Benefits ........................2
Section 5 Leave "...................................................... 2
Section 6 Vehicle Allowance . . . . ...... . . . ........ . ....... . . . ...... . . .. . . 2-3
Section 7 Retirement ...................................................3
Section 8 General Business Expenses .... ........ . . ... .................. . 3-4
Section 9 Termination ..................................................4
Section 1 0 Severance .......... .. ......... ............ ....... .. ........ 4-5
Section 11 Resignation ..................................................5
Section 12 Performance Evaluation ......................................... 5
Section 13 Hours of Work ................................................5
Section 14 Outside Activities ..............................................5
Section 15 Moving and Relocation Expenses ......... ..... . ...... . .......... 5-6
Section 16 Indemnification ...............................................6
Section 17 Bonding ..................................................... 6
Section 18 Other Terms and Conditions of Employment .........................6
Section 19 Notices ...."................................................ 6-7
Section 20 General Provisions ............................................. 7
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Employment Agreement
Introduction
This Agreement, made and entered into this 28th day of June 2004, by and between the
City of Bozeman, Montana, a municipal corporation with offices at 411 East Main Street,
Bozeman, Montana, (hereinafter called "City") and Chris A. Kukulski, (hereinafter called
"Employee") an individual who currently resides at 31 Fifth Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, both
of whom agree as follows:
Section 1
Term
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from commencement of employment,
and no later than September 1, 2004, through June 30, 2007. The
Agreement may be renewed for up to three (3) additional years by mutual
agreement of the parties in writing. If, at the end of either the original term
or the extended term, the Agreement is not renewed by the Bozeman City
Commission or the Employee does not consent to renewal, the provisions
of Sections 9 (Termination) and 10 (Severance) apply.
B. Should the employee desire to modify or extend this agreement, employee
shall serve notice of proposed modifications no less than 180 days prior to
expiration of this agreement.
C. Employee agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of City and agrees to
accept no other employment during the term of this agreement or
extension of this agreement, except as provided in this agreement.
D. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the
right of the Commission to terminate the services of Employee at any time
for any reason or for no reason, subject only to the provisions set forth in
Section 9 or 10 of this Agreement.
E. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the
right of the Employee to resign at any time from this position with City,
subject to the provisions set forth in Section 11 of this Agreement.
Section 2
Duties and Authority
City agrees to employ Chris A. Kukulski as City Manager to perform the functions and
duties specified by City Ordinance, State law and the job description, and to perform other legally
permissible and proper duties and functions.
Section 3
Compensation
A. Base Salarv: City agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of Ninety
Thousand and No/1 OOths Dollars ($90,000), payable in installments at the
same time that the other management employees of the City are paid.
B. COLA: City agrees to increase said base salary of Employee by the
December U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All
Items on an annual basis, with the effective date of said increase to be July
1, 2005.
C. Merit Wage Adjustment: In addition, the City may determine that a merit
based increase is appropriate for Employee, based on Employee's
accomplishments of Commission set performance goals and objectives.
This performance increment, if any, will be determined annual by vote of
the City Commission and will be effective July 1. The first merit wage
adjustment will not occur prior to July 1, 2005.
Section 4
Health, Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
A. The City agrees to provide and to pay the premiums for health, dental and
vision insurance equal to that which is provided to all other employees of
the City of Bozeman. The Employee will be responsible for the City
employee contribution for the health, dental and vision coverage for his
spouse and/or child{ren).
B. No later than 45 days after startin~ employment, and by no later than July
15 of each year thereafter, the ity will pay the Employee a lump sum
payment equal to 2% of his base salary (Section 3, Paragraph A) in lieu of
providing term life and disability insurance.
Section 5
Leave
A. Upon commencing employment, the Employee shall earn:
1. 8 hours of sick leave each month (12 days a year); and
2. 13.33 hours of vacation leave each month (20 days a year).
These shall be subject to the accrual rates and qualifying periods
described in the Employee Handbook.
B. Upon commencing employment, the Employee shall have fifteen (15) days
paid administrative leave available.
C. Upon commencing employment, the Employee shall have a 90-day sick
leave bank, to be used pending the accumulation of adequate sick leave
accruals. This bank will be reduced, on an hour-for-hour basis, once sick
leave accruals exceed 12 days (96 hours). At termination, the Employee
is not entitled to reimbursement for accruals held in this bank.
D. From calendar year to calendar year, the Employee is entitled carry over
up to three (3) times the annual vacation accrual. There will be no limit on
the accrual of sick leave credits. Upon termination, the Employee shall be
compensated for 100% of all accrued and unused vacation leave and 25%
of all accrued and unused sick leave.
E. All other leave accruals and usages will be administered and used in a
manner consistent with the City's Employee Handbook.
Section 6
Vehicle Allowance
The City agrees to pay to the Employee, during the term of this Agreement and in addition
to other salary and benefits herein provided, the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($450.00)
per month as a vehicle allowance to be used to purchase, lease, or own, operate and maintain
a vehicle. The monthly allowance shall be increased annually by 3%, beginning July 1, 2005.
The Employee shall be responsible for paying for liability, property damage, and comprehensive
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insurance coverage upon such vehicle and shall further be responsible for all expenses attendant
to the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair, and regular replacement of said vehicle.
Section 7
Retirement
The City shall adopt a qualified 401 (a) defined contribution plan and Section 457 deferred
compensation plan offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation to which the City shall
contribute a total of eighteen percent (18%) of the employee's base annual cash compensation
to either or both plans with the division between the 401(a) and Section 457 to be determined by
the Employee. For purposes of this section, "base annual cash compensation" shall by calculated
by adding the Employee's compensation (Section 3, Paragraphs A, B and C), to the City's
composite rate for employee health insurance (i.e., $625 per month as of July 1,2004).
Section 8
General Business Expenses
A. Subject to annual budgetary approval by the Commission:
1. The City agrees to budget for and to pay for professional
dues and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for
continuation and full participation in national, regional, state,
and local associations, and organizations necessary and
desirable for the Employee's continued professional
participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of
the City.
2. The City agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and
subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and
official travel, meetings, and occasions to adequately
continue the professional development of Employee and to
pursue necessary official functions for the City, including but
not limited to the ICMA Annual Conference, the state league
of municipalities, and such other national, regional, state,
and local governmental groups and committees in which
Employee serves as a member.
3. The City also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and
subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses,
institutes, and seminars that are deemed by the
Commission as necessary for the Employee's professional
development and for the good of the City.
4. The City recognizes that certain expenses of a non-
personal but job related nature are incurred by Employee,
and agrees to reimburse or to pay said general expenses.
The Finance Director is authorized to disburse such moneys
upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash
vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits.
5. The City acknowledges the value of having Employee
participate and be directly involved in local civic clubs or
organizations. Accordingly, City shall pay for the
reasonable membership fees and/or dues to enable the
Employee to become an active member in local civic clubs
or organizations.
B. While the Employee is free to pursue reasonable off duty, non-job related
activities, Commission approval is necessary prior to the employee's
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agreeing to hold office in any of the above referenced professional,
business or civic organizations.
Section 9
Termination
For the purpose of this agreement, termination shall occur when:
A. The majority of the governing body votes to terminate the Employee at a
duly authorized public meeting; or
B. If the City, citizens or legislature acts to amend any provisions of the Code,
pertaining to the role, powers, duties, authority, responsibilities of the
Employee's position that substantially changes the form of government, the
Employee shall have the right to declare that such amendments constitute
termination; or
C. If the City reduces the base salary, compensation or any other financial
benefit of the Employee, unless it is applied in no greater percentage than
the average reduction of all department heads, such action shall constitute
a breach of this agreement and will be regarded as a termination; or
D. If the Employee resigns following an offer to accept resignation tg the City
as representative of the majority of the governing body that the mployee
resign, then the Employee may declare a termination as of the date of the
suggestion; or
E. Either Party can declare the other Party to be in breach of the agreement
and provide the Party 30 days to cure the breach. Written notice of a
breach of contract shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19 and set forth the action or inaction constituting the breach.
F. Upon failure to reach agreement regarding the extension or renewal of this
Employment Agreement.
Section 10
Severance
Severance shall be paid to the Employee when employment is terminated as defined in
Section 9.
If the Employee is terminated as defined in Section 9, the severance package will be as
follows:
A. Severance Pay:
1. If severance occurs during the first six months of
employment - Six (6) months severance pay.
2. If severance occurs during the period described in Section
1 , Paragraph B, or within 180 days prior to the expiration of
the contract - Six (6) months severance pay plus the
amount of compensation that would be due to the end of
the current contract.
3. If severance occurs any other time during the term of this
Agreement - Twelve (12) months severance pay.
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This severance shall be paid in a lump sum unless otherwise agreed to by
the City and the Employee.
B. Retirement: The City will make a contribution to the Employee's deferred
compensation account on the value of this compensation calculated as
defined in Section 7.
C. Leave Payouts: The Employee shall be compensated for all accrued and
unused leave as per City policy.
D. Health Insurance Continuation: The Employee shall be allowed to continue
his health insurance for the severance period (Le., 6 or 12 months), as
provided in Section 4A.
If the Employee is terminated because of a conviction of a felony, then the City is not
obligated to provide severance under this section.
Section 11
Resignation
In the event that the Employee voluntarily resigns his position with the City, the Employee
shall provide a minimum of 45 days notice unless the parties agree otherwise. In the case of
Employee Resignation, the Employee is not entitled to severance payor to the paid continuation
of health insurance provided for in Section 10, paragraph D.
Section 12
Performance Evaluation
City shall annually review the perlormance of the Employee. upon his anniversary date
subject to a process, form, criteria, and format for the evaluation which shall be mutually agreed
upon by the City and the Employee. The process at a minimum shall include the opportunity for
both parties to: (1) prepare a written evaluation, (2) meet and discuss the evaluation, (3) present
a written summary of the evaluation results, and (4) provide the Employee with goals and
objectives for the upcoming year. The final written evaluation including goals and objectives
should be completed and delivered to the Employee within 30 days of the evaluation meeting.
Section 13
Hours of Work
It is recognized that the Employee must devote a great deal of time outside the normal
office hours on business for the City, and to that end Employee shall be allowed to establish an
appropriate work schedule. Compensatory time will be accrued and used in a manner consistent
with City policy.
Section 14
Outside Activities
The employment provided for by this Agreement shall be the Employee's sole
employment. Recognizing that certain outside consulting or teaching opportunities provide
indirect benefits to the City and the community, the Employee may elect to accept limited
teaching, consulting or other business opportunities with the understanding that such
arrangements shall not constitute interlerence with nor a conflict of interest with his or her
responsibilities under this Agreement.
Section 15
Moving and Relocation Expenses
A. Employee agrees to establish residence within the corporate boundaries
of the local government, within twelve (12) months of employment, and
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thereafter to maintain residence within the corporate boundaries of the
local government.
B. In consideration of the expenses involved in relocating the Employee and
his family from Kalispell to Bozeman, the City shall reimburse the
Employee, in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand and no/10aths
Dollars ($15,000.00) for relocation expenses. The Finance Director is
authorized to disburse such moneys upon receipt of duly executed
expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts or statements. These payments
will cover all relocation-related expenses, including but not limited to,
packing and unpacking, moving, storage costs, interim housing
supplements, travel costs, and home sale and purchase expenses.
C. The City recognizes thatthe average cost of housing in Bozeman is higher
than the average cost of housing in Kalispell. Therefore, the City agrees
to pay the Employee a housing supplement in the amount of One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per month.
Section 16
Indemnification
Pursuant to Section 2-9-305, M.C.A., the City will indemnify, immunize and provide a
defense to Employee if he is civilly sued for action taken within the scope of his employment.
Further, Employer agrees that this clause 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 expenses when Employee serves as a witness, advisor or consultant
to Employer regarding pending litigation.
Section 17
Bonding
The City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee
under any law or ordinance.
Section 18
Other Terms and Conditions of Employment
A. The City, only upon agreement with Employee, shall fix any such other
terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to
time, relating to the performance of the Employee, provided such terms
and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of
this Agreement or any law.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Employee shall be
entitled to the highest level of benefits that are enjoyed by other
department heads of the City.
Section 19
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:
A. The CITY: Office of the Mayor, Bozeman City Commission, P.O. Box
1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771
B. EMPLOYEE: Chris A. Kukulski, 31 Fifth Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
59901
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Alternatively, notice required pursuant to this 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 Postal Service.
Section 20
General Provisions
A. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire
understanding between the City and the Employee relating to the
employment of the Employee by the City. Any prior discussions or
representations by or between the parties 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 incorporated and made a part of
this agreement.
B. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and the
Employee as well as their heirs, assigns, executors, personal
representatives and successors in interest.
C. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on commencement
of employment and not later than September 1, 2004.
D. Severability. The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this
Agreement will not effectthe validity of any other provision. In the event
that any prOVision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining
provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they have
been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement or judicial
modification of the invalid provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, th~ parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed,
in duplicate, the 28th day of June, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Clerk of the Commission
EMPLOYEE
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. ris A. Kukulski
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Amendment No. 1 to
Employment Agreement
Introduction
This Amendment to the original Employment Agreement dated June 28, 2004, made and
entered into this 4th day of October 2004, by and between the City of Bozeman, Montana, a
municipal corporation with offices at 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, (hereinafter called
"City") and Chris A. Kukulski, (hereinafter called "Employee") an individual who currently resides
at 1445 Cherry Drive, Bozeman, Montana, both of whom agree that Section NO.7 be revised to
read as follows:
Section 7
Retirement
The City shall adopt a qualified 401 (a) defined contribution plan and Section 457 deferred
compensation plan offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation, in addition to the Montana
Public Employees Retirement System (MPERS) retirement program available to qualified
City employees. to which the The City shall contribute a total of eighteen percent (18%) of the
employee's base annual cash compensation to retirement, either or both plans with the division
between the -401 (a) and ~ection -457 to be divided between the retirement program options
as determined by the Employee. For purposes of this section, "base annual cash compensation"
shall by calculated by adding the Employee's compensation (Section 3, Paragraphs A, B and C),
to the City's composite rate for employee health insurance (Le., $625 per month as of July 1,
2004 ).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed,
in duplicate, the 4th day of October, 2004.
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
ATTEST:
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C r of the Commission
EMPLOYEE
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Chris A. Kukulski