TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney
DATE: August 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Addendum to County Administrator Employment Agreement
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BACKGROUND
The County Administrator entered into a 3-year Employment Agreement with Indian River County on March 21, 2023. The County Administrator has requested that I schedule this agenda item for Board consideration because he is seeking a contract addendum that clarifies that he is entitled to a progression pay increase retroactive to April 17, 2024.
ANALYSIS
Administrative Policy Manual AM-304.1 provides that employees are eligible for progression pay increases on their pay anniversary date. According to the manual, "Approval of a pay progression increase is contingent upon satisfactory performance." Generally, employees become eligible for a pay progression increase upon a satisfactory performance evaluation. The County Administrator and County Attorney serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and provide quarterly updates to the Board but have no formal evaluation process. Attached is a proposed Addendum to the County Administrator Employment Agreement would clarify that the County Administrator is also eligible for an annual progression pay increase retroactive to April 17, 2024 and annually thereafter "upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners."
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the progression pay increase, retroactive from April 17, 2024 though September 30, 2025, in the amount of $8.179.22 ($11,535.36 including benefits) is available in the General Fund/County Administrator salary and benefit accounts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The County Attorney recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider approval the attached Addendum to the County Administrator's Employment Agreement.