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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-103 - Christopher Andree - Employment Agreement: Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator21-103 Council Approval N/A CITY OF TUKWILA Employment Agreement (Grant -Funded Employment Agreement) THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into effective between the City of Tukwila (hereinafter referred to as "City" and Christopher Andree (hereinafter referred to as "Employee"), an individual. The City and the Employee are referred to collectively herein as "the Parties." WHEREAS, the City has acquired grant funding under the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program to hire a Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator. WHEREAS, the City wishes to utilize this grant funding to hire the Employee to oversee applicable grant funded projects. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows: Section 1. Term. Parties understand that this position is grant -funded, and as such this Agreement shall become effective July 1, 2021 and remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2023, upon completion of the applicable grant -funded projects, or the exhaustion of the grant funding ("Term") whichever occurs first, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Section 2. Duties Employee shall perform the duties set forth in Scope of Duties, as established in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein. The Employee shall report to the Sustainable Transportation Program Manager for the performance of specific duties under this Agreement. Section 3. Compensation. In Consideration of the services rendered by the Employee, the City agrees to pay the Employee a rate of $29 per hour. Step increases will be given at annual intervals according to this schedule: On January 1, 2022, the rate will increase to $30.45 per hour. On January 1, 2023, the rate will increase to $31.97 per hour. Section 4. Working Hours and Schedule. The working hours of the Employee shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week on an annualized basis, exclusive of the meal period. The Employee and City may negotiate a mutually agreed upon work schedule. Section 5. benefits: Benefits. The City shall provide the Employee with the following fringe 5.1 Vacation — Five hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration of this Agreement. No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement. 5.2 Sick Leave — Four hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration of this Agreement. No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement. 5.3 Retirement — Position is eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System for the duration of this agreement. 5.4 Medical Insurance — The Employee shall receive medical insurance for himself and immediate family through Kaiser Permanente or the City's Self -Insured plan at the choice of the employee. For Kaiser Permanente coverage, the Employee shall pay any premium amount in excess of the Employer's contribution through payroll deduction that exceeds the maximum dollar amount contribution for the City's Self -Insured plan. 5.5 Dental Insurance — The Employee shall receive dental insurance for himself and immediate family through the City's Self -Insured plan. 5.6 Vision Insurance — The Employee shall receive vision insurance for himself and immediate family through the City's Self -Insured plan. 5.7 ORCA Card — The City will provide a monthly transit pass throughout the duration of this agreement in accordance with the Commute Trip Reduction Program. 5.8 Holidays — 10 holidays recognized by the City throughout the duration of this agreement. 5.9 Direct Deposit — Yes. Section 6. Taxes. All federal income tax, FICA tax, industrial insurance, retirement and other payments as they pertain to the Employee's contributions under this Agreement shall be deducted by the City and appropriately distributed as provided for under the grants. The City will make all required employer payments for FICA, retirement, industrial insurance and similar accounts. Section 7. Termination. This is an employment at -will agreement and can be cancelled for any reason by either party upon two-week written notice to the other party. Termination will cease the obligations of both Parties under this agreement and no salary or benefits will be due the Employee past the effective termination date. Section 8. General. 8.1 This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings. 8.2 No representation, promise, or inducement has been made by either party that is not embodied in this Agreement, and neither party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise, or inducement not so set forth. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 8.3 This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed or extended, and the terms or covenants may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by both of the Parties, or in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving compliance. The failure of either party at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by either party of the breach of any term or covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such breach, or a waiver of the breach of any other term or covenant contained in this Agreement. 8.4 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Washington. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. CITY OF TUKWILA EMPLOYEE es E eys ss,a A Allan Ekberg, Mayor Date: 07/16/2021 APPROVED AS oom TFORM: aE �O For Kari Sand, City Attorney cc: Christopher Andree Nora Gierloff, DCD Director Karen Fricke, Fiscal Specialist Human Resources File 6o/t-C] dam. Christopher Andree Date: 06/29/2021 07:66 1)eZeee-7(65e/ Juan C. Padilla, MBA Human Resources Director Exhibit A Scope of Duties Scope of Duties: This position will work with the business and residential community in Tukwila and South King County to develop and implement TDM projects. This position will coordinate outreach for sustainable transportation programs including promoting programs, educating employers and property managers, and assisting participants to utilize programs. The main geographic area of focus are the urban centers in South King County as defined by the Puget Sound Regional Council.