Resolution 1996-11 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION - NO. 1996- i
RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF CITY ENGINEER
IN THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE
WHEREAS, after careful consideration and planning by the City Council, Mayor, and
City staff, the City of Yorkville, in order to better serve the community and for more efficient
utilization of City funds and resources finds and deems it necessary to create the position of City
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer will greatly benefit the public at large and the United City
of the Village of Yorkville and its community by providing engineering services for roadwork,
drainage, water, sewer, City projects, developers projects, and other technical and engineering
needs; and
WHEREAS, The United City of the Village of Yorkville has been utilizing a private
engineering firm to assist up until this time and finds it necessary for the better planning and
development of projects to have a full-time staff City Engineer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE
OF YORKVILLE THAT THE POSITION OF CITY ENGINEER IS HEREBY CREATED.
That the job description for City Engineer is attached her to and are made a part hereof
as Exhibit "A". The City Engineer will have a salary of $5,000.00 which is based upon
experience, ability and technical skills, and is hired pursuant to the terms of the Letter Agreement
of April 6, 1996 attached hereto and incorporated herein by r ference as Exhibit "B", and
pursuant to all of the terms and conditions of he City Employee anual.
PAST AND APPROVED THIS 2 DAY OF ' `' , 1996.
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Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramer
1107A South Bridge St.
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
708.553.9500
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CITY ENGINEER
Administer MFT projects from resurfacing to road rebuilding.
Respond to Citizen complaints / concerns relating to drainage,
Water, sewer, platting and streets
Review developer's plans and specifications
Attend City committee and council meetings
Develop plans and specifications for City projects including layout
and staling
Manage the Technical personnel
Create and Maintain 5 year capital plans and budgets
Prepare reports and technical studies as directed by the City
Administrator
Maintain a current and valid Registration as a Professional Engineer in Illinois
Any and all other duties as directed by the City Administrator.
REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Yorkville is seeking a qualified individual for the position of full
time City Engineer. This person must have his/her registration as a Professional
Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to achieve the same within six months
of hire. The City is looking for an ambitious person with a minimum of two years
of experience as an assistant City Engineer or as a City Engineer with a familiarity
with 5 year capital planning and budgeting experience. Also, the City is looking for
someone with good people skills, experience with NET projects, roads, water
main, sewer main and storm water control. This person will report directly to the
City Administrator.
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April 6, 1996 OE
CITY of YORKVILLE
County Seat of Kendall County
Joseph Wywrot 1 1 1 W Fox,Suite 3
Yorkville, IL 60560
444 Garfield Tern 708-553-4350
Lombard, IL 60148
Dear Mr. Wywrot:
On behalf of the City of Yorkville, they have authorized me to respond to your March 14, 1996
letter concerning being retained as City Engineer, and make the following offer of employment
to you:
1. Starting salary would be$51,000.00 per year. Vacation would immediately commence
with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, until the regular schedule in the City of Yorkville
Personnel Manual takes over at which time you would receive the higher total.
2. Starting date would be on or about May 1, 1996 pending notification of your current
employer. Normal working hours would be from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Night meeting
attendance will be required at City Council, and relevant committee meetings.
3. There is not a particular salary range established for the position, but you will be
considered for merit increases and cost of living adjustments annually as determined by the City
Council.
4. .The City of Yorkville will cart' sufficient medical insurance to provide continuous
coverage for yourself, your family, and your unborn child. This would include coverage for any
_pre-existing health conditions that the baby and/or your wife may have or develop. The City of
Yorkville will continue your Sugar Grove health coverage until Yorkville's normal insurance
carrier takes over complete coverage. The City is currently taking bids to obtain new coverage
and will keep you abreast of the their efforts,in that regard. They do not know of any conditions
existing that would prohibit you from being a member of that group plan or your family.
5. The ability to take time off as necessary during and shortly after your wife's
pregnancy to help with the family.
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6. The City will provide office space, supplies, office computer and software, and a
vehicle for use while at work as the City budget provides.
Based upon this agreement, the City will immediately hire you and await word from yourself as
to the time frame you need to give your current employer notice of resignation. We look forward
to having you added to our City staff.
yours,
Attorney at Law
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