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Consider a memorandum/resolution acknowledging the retirement of City Manager Ronald Olson and appointing an Interim City Manager.
SUMMARY
DATE: September 10, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Eva Bark, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Acknowledging the retirement of City Manager Ronald Olson and appointment of interim City Manager
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Ronald Olson has submitted his letter of retirement as City Manager of the City of Killeen, Texas, effective October 1, 2019. A new City Manager is not expected to be appointed until after this date. Therefore, an Interim City Manager will be necessary to carry out the duties of the office of the City Manager.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives are: 1) Do nothing; 2) To appoint an Interim City Manager.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
To appoint an Interim City Manager because this will allow city operations to continue functioning effectively and efficiently.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action is uniformed to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no financial impact
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
That effective October 1, 2019, the retirement of City Manager Ronald Olson be acknowledged and that David Ellison be appointed as Interim City Manager.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Olson Retirement Letter