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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.046-25RESOLUTION N0.046 (Series of 2025) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPOINTING PETE STRECKER AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF ASPEN AND APPROVING THE SALARY OF THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Aspen, the council, by a majority vote, shall appoint a city manager within a reasonable time whenever a vacancy exists in such position. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the City, and WHEREAS, the position of City Manager is vacant due to the resignation of Sara Ott effective February 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, Pete Strecker came to work for the City in 2012, and has been the City Finance Director for six (6) years; and WHEREAS, on March 1 1, 2025, City Council authorized staff to issue an RFP ified candidate for the position of city manager; to initiate a search process to find a qual and WHEREAS, it is anticipated such search may take several months and Council seeks to appoint an interim city manager to serve temporarily as city manager until a new city manager is appointed, and WHEREAS, Pete Strecker has indicated a desire to serve as Interim City Manager and Council desires to appoint him as Interim City Manager pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby appoints Pete Strecker to serve as Interim City Manager for the City of Aspen. Mr. Strecker shall also maintain his position of City Finance Director during his term as Interim City Manager. In addition to his duties as City Finance Director, as the Interim City Manager, Mr. Strecker shall have charge of the administration of the City under the direction of City Council and shall administer the City according to the Aspen Municipal Code, Aspen Home Rule Charter, and other City policies, requirements, directions, regulations and guidelines. Mr. Strecker shall comply with the requirements and directions of the City Council given in its municipal corporate capacity, whether by consensus or majority vote. Mr. Strecker shall be the chief executive officer of the City, shall hire, fire, assign, and direct the workforce of the City under his supervision; shall organize, reorganize, and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff as best serves the needs of the City; shall timely suggest policies, procedures, and regulations deemed necessary for the best operations of the City, and shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of City Manager and other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council. As compensation for his services, Pete Strecker shall receive an annual salary of $250,000 effective as of March 17, 2025. This compensation shall be paid in the same manner as any other City employee as provided for in the City Policy Manual ,or its successor document, as that document may be modified from time to time. Pete Strecker shall serve as Interim City Manager until the position of City Manager is filled. Either party may elect to terminate the appointment at any time prior to the City Manager's position being filled. Upon termination of the appointment, Mr. Strecker will maintain his position as City Finance Director. Council shall review Mr. Strecker's position and salary after the first six (6) months of this appointment. Mr. Strecker shall continue to receive all benefits contained within the City of Aspen Policy Manual, or its successor document, consistent with other City employees. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 17 day of March, 2025. Torre, Mayor I, Nicole Henning, City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held on the day herein above stated r ar J/ Nicole Henning, City C