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That the city council extend the current contract with city manager Louis DePasquale for a period of 18 months
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EXTENSION TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
AND
LOUIS A. DEPASQUALE
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter "this Agreement"), pursuant to
Chapter 41, Section 108N of the Massachusetts General Laws, is made this
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of
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"the City"), acting by and through its City Council, with a principal place of business
at 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, and LOUIS A.
DEPASQUALE (hereinafter "Mr. DePasquale" or the "City Manager") (collectively the
"Parties".)
WHEREAS, Mr. DePasquale has served as the City Manager for the City since
November 14, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DePasquale's contract as the City Manager ends on January 8,
2021; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the many positive contributions Mr. DePasquale
has made to City during his tenure as City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to extend Mr. DePasquale's employment contract as
the City Manager for an additional period of time under the terms and conditions set
forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1 - EMPLOYMENT OF MR. DEPASQUALE
1.1 The City, pursuant to applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108N, and the City Charter, hereby employs Mr.
DePasquale as the City Manager for the City effective January 9, 202land Mr.
DePasquale hereby accepts such employment under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and the City Charter.
1.2
Mr. DePasquale and the City agree that Mr. DePasquale's employment
with the City as the City Manager shall be extended, for an eighteen 118) month period
commencing on January 9, 2021 through and including July 5, 2022 Mt. DePasquale
and the City agree that there shall be no break in his service as City Manager from his
existing contract through his eighteen (18) month extension.
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1.3 Mr. DePasquale shall devote his full working time to his duties as the
City Manager and shall not engage in any business activity during the Term of this
Agreement except with the advance written consent of the City Council.
SECTION 2 - SERVICES
2.1 Mr. DePasquale will exercise the full authority and perform all the
functions, duties and responsibilities of the City Manager as specified in
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43, Sections 93 through 108 inclusive, and
shall perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City
Council may from time to time assign to him. The City acknowledges Mr. DePasquale
as the Chief Executive of the City government.
2.2 The City Council may, from time to time and in consultation with Mr.
DePasquale, establish policies, subject to the City Charter, and the City Manager shall
carry out those legislative policies in accordance with the City Charter. The failure by
the City Council to establish any specific policies shall in no way and to no extent
relieve Mr. DePasquale from any of his obligations pursuant to Section 2.1, above.
SECTION 3 - TERM
3.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with
the right of the City Council to terminate the services of Mr. DePasquale and this
Agreement at any time subject to the provisions of Section 5 of this Agreement.
3.2 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Mr. DePasquale's contract
extension as the City Manager for the City shall become effective commencing on
January 9, 2021 and ending on July 5,2022.
3.3 Mr. DePasquale shall undertake his duties promptly upon the
commencement of this Agreement and shall diligently and faithfully perform those
duties in a professional manner.
SECTION 4 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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The City Council recognizes Mr. DePasquale's unique and invaluable
experience and familiarity with the City's needs and operations that Mr. DePasquale
has acquired in his more than 40 years of employment with the City, including his 4
years of service as City Manager, 14 years of service as the Assistant City Manager for
Fiscal Affairs and 20 years as Budget Director in setting the salary of Mr. DePasquale
as City Manager.
Accordingly, in recognition of his outstanding service to the City as City
Manager during his original contract period, Mr. DePasquale's starting salary for the
first contract year of this eighteen (18) month contract extension, shall be three
hundred thirty thousand nine hundred thirty-seven dollars ($330,937.00), to be
distributed through the normal payroll system. Commencing July 1, 2021 and
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thereafter on each July 1st, for the term of this Agreement, the City Manager's annual
salary shall increase by 2.5% of the then-current salary amount. However, in the event
the City Manager's annual 2.5% salary increase exceeds the annual salary increase of
Cambridge non-union employees, then the City Managers salary increase for that
given year shall be the same percentage increase as the Cambridge non-union
employees.
For the term of this proact, tarting demary 9, 2021 and ending inaty Jany
13, 2023, the City Manager's annual salary, based on a 2.5% annual increase, shall be
as follows:
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Dates
2.5% increase each July Ist.
$330,937.00
January 9, 2021
$339,210.00
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2022
$347,690.00
In the event that Mr. DePasquale serves for less than a full contract year, in
accordance with this Agreement and the City Charter his salary shall be prorated for
the portion of the contract year actually served. The City Manager's salary shall be
subject to withholdings and deductions in accordance with applicable federal and
state laws. The City Manager's per diem rate shall be calculated by dividing the salary
for the contract year by 261.
4.2
The City Manager acknowledges that he is an exempt employee under
the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and Massachusetts overtime provisions,
including provisions providing for compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay, and that
he is not entitled to any overtime pay or compensatory time pursuant to the FLSA,
provisions in the Massachusetts General Laws, or provisions in City ordinances,
except for compensatory time provided for under this Agreement.
4.3 Genera Benefits:
The City Manager shall be entitled to all medical, dental, vision, hospital, life
insurance, and other benefits not otherwise covered by this Agreement, and those
generally available to other non-union managerial personnel employed by the City on
the same terms, conditions, and limitations as such benefits are generally available as
a matter of uniform City policy to all other non-union managerial personnel employed
by the City. He shall be eligible for the same holiday, personal and administrative
leave benefits, and all such other benefits of employment, including but not limited to
deferred compensation, flexible spending, longevity, managerial allowance, sick leave
incentive pay, and tuition reimbursement, as are provided to other non-union
management employees of the City, excluding any benefits which are provided only as
a matter of individual employment contract with other employees.
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4.4 Vacation Time
The City Manager shall be entitled to twenty-five (25) working days of vacation
per contract year, exclusive of legal holidays. Such vacation shall be awarded at the
beginning of each calendar year, as is the practice with other managerial employees.
Subject to the second paragraph of this Section, the City Manager may carry over up
to and including five (5) days of accrued unused vacation time from one contract year
to the subsequent contract year, but in no event shall the City Manager carry forward
more than five days of vacation in any one contract year. The City Manager may be
compensated for up to fifteen (15) unused vacation days per year to be paid at his then
current salary. If he elects to buy back such vacation time, he shall not be eligible to
carry over any of the vacation time awarded for that year into the next calendar year.
The Parties further agree that at the time of his retirement or termination, Mr.
DePasquale shall be eligible to be compensated, at his then existing rate of pay, for all
of his accumulated vacation, personal, compensatory and administrative leave that
remained unused at the time of retirement or termination and that was earned by him
in the position of City Manager.
Sick Leave
4.5
The City Manager shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days sick leave awarded at the
beginning of each calendar year, as is the practice with other non-union managerial
employees. Sick leave shall accumulate unlimited, year to year. Sick leave use shall
be subject to the same policies and rules as govern usé by other non-union employees.
Sick leave accumulated by the City Manager prior to the signing of this Agreement
shall be carried into this Agreement. Upon his death, retirement, or termination
under the terms of Section 5 of this agreement, the City Manager shall be eligible to be
compensated for any unused sick leave at the rate then provided for management and
non-union employees of the City.
4.6
Transportation
The City Manager shall be provided with the use of a City owned or leased
automobile for the City Manager's unrestricted use. Insurance, maintenance and
repairs and gasoline in connection with the operation of said automobile shall be paid
by the City. Upon termination of this Agreement and the City Manager's employment
with the City, he shall return the automobile to the City.
4.7 Cellular Phone and Equipment
The City Manager shall be provided with a cellular phone, tablet, lap top and
other necessary devices to be used in accordance with his duties for the City. It is
understood that some moderate personal use will be permitted in recognition of the
City Manager's work schedule. Upon termination of this Agreement and the City
Manager's employment with the City, he shall return the equipment to the City.
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4.8 Compensatory Time
The City Manager acknowledges that he is frequently required or called upon to
perform work outside of the normal office hours of the City and he commits to
performing such work. The City Council recognizes that the City Manager's hours
require that he devote a great deal of time outside of the normal office hours of the
City and the City shall permit the City Manager to earn and take up to three weeks of
non-FLSA compensatory time off per year. One week of earned but unused
compensatory time may be carried over from one Contract Year to the subsequent
Contract Year, on a cumulative basis.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
4.9 Life Insurance
The City Manager shall be covered by an insurance policy in the amount of
$250,000 payable to the beneficiary/beneficiaries named by the City Manager. The
insurance may include "whole life", "paid up" or "cash value" insurance at the
discretion of the City Manager. The premium cost of this insurance shall continue to
be paid by the City after and throughout Mr. DePasquale's retirement as part of his
supplemental benefits pursuant to this agreement.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 5 - REMOVAL, TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
5.1 Mr. DePasquale may terminate this Agreement and his employment with
the City at any time by giving the Mayor and City Council written notice at least 4
(four) months prior to the effective date of terminațion. With the exception of payment
for accrued unused vacation, and sick leave as provided in paragraphs 4,4 and 4.5
above, and other benefits, as provided in paragraphs 4.3 above, as well as the
compensatory time as provided in paragraph 4.8 above and other accrued benefits as
are due to Mr. DePasquale under the terms of this Agreement, Mr. DePasquale shall
not be entitled to receive any other compensation or benefits after the date of
termination under this Section 5.1.
5.2
Subject to the ADA and other applicable statutes, ordinances and laws,
Mr. DePasquale may be suspended and/or removed as the City Manager, and this
Agreement terminated, for "Cause," by a majority vote of the City Council. For the
purposes of this Agreement, the term. "Cause" shall mean conviction of a felony;
serious conduct unbecoming a City Manager; repeated inefficiency or incompetency in
the performance of his duties as City Manager; provided however, that the City
Council has given prior written notice to Mr. DePasquale of any such misconduct,
inefficiency or incompetency and thirty (30) days to cure any such alleged misconduct,
inefficiency or incompetency. With the exception of payment for accrued unused
vacation, and sick leave as provided in paragraphs 4.4 and 4.5 above, and other
benefits, as provided in paragraph 4.3 above, as well as the compensatory time as
provided in paragraph 4.8 above and other accrued benefits as are due to Mr.
DePasquale under the terms of this Agreement, Mr. DePasquale shall not be entitled to
receive any other compensation or benefits after the date of termination under this
Section 5.2.
5.3 Mr. DePasquale may be removed as City Manager, and this Agreement
terminated at any time for any reason by majority vote of the City Council. If such
termination is not for "Cause" pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, and Mr.
DePasquale is willing and able to perform his duties under this Agreement, in addition
to the other payments specified in Sections 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.8 of this Agreement,
the City shall pay him an early termination payment in a lump sum, minus
withholdings required by law or authorized by Mr. DePasquale, in an amount equal' to
the remaining balance due on his contract period.
SECTION 6 - INDEMNIFICATION
6.1
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City shall (1) defend, save
harmless and indemnify the City Manager against any tort, professional liability, claim
or demand, or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an
alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of his duties as City Manager,
even if said claim has been made following his termination from employment, provided
that the City Manager. acted within the scope of his duties, and (2) shall pay the
amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. The City may compromise
and settle any such claim or suit and will pay the amount of any settlement or
judgment rendered thereon without recourse to the City Manager.
The City shall reimburse the City Manager for any attorneys' fees and costs
incurred by the City Manager in connection with such claims or suits involving the
City Manager in his professional capacity.
This indemnification shall continue to apply to the City Manager after he leaves
the employment of the City.
Indemnification of Mr. DePasquale shall not apply to any proceeding to
terminate his employment as the City Manager pursuant to statute, or this Agreement,
unless the City manager is found not to have violated section 5.2 of this agreement.
Mr. DePasquale agrees to cooperate fully with the City and the City's attorney in any
claim, suit, or matter in which the City is indemnifying Mr. DePasquale. Mr.
DePasquale shall be paid the existing daily rate for his position at the time of his
retirement or other end of his service for time spent for testimony or consultation by or
on behalf of the City in defense of such claims or actions. This Section 6. İ also
applies with respect to claims, suits, or matters which arise out of Mr. DePasquale's
performance of his duties for the City prior to his position of City Manager.
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In addition, the City agrees to review purchasing "Directors and Officers"
liability insurance from an outside company for the City Manager as to coverage and
cost. If the City Manager and the City Council agree on the purchase of such
insurance after the City's review, the City shall purchase such coverage at the City's
expense for the City Manager.
This Section 6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 7 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the City and
Mr. DePasquale regarding the subject matter hereof and may be changed (amended,
• modified, of terms waived) only if mutually agreed to by the Parties and set forth in a
writing approved by majority vote of the City Council and signed by the Mayor and by
Mr. DePasquale, subject to the City Charter.
7.2
Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 7.1, above, the Parties agree that,
to the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement and to the extent not expressly
addressed by this Agreement, the general policies, rules, and regulations of the City
which apply to its employees are incorporated herein.
7.3/
Any notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to Mr.
DePasquale at his residence as identified in the City's personnel records for Mr.
DePasquale and made by in-hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt
requested. Any such notices shall be directed to the City and made by certified mail
return receipt requested to the office of the Mayor.
This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance
7.4
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City Charter.
7.5 Unless the Parties expressly agree in writing to extend or renew the
employment relationship between the City and Mr. DePasquale subject to the City
Charter, such employment relationship between the City and Mr. DePasquale shall
terminate on July 5, 2022.
7.6 If any portion or provision of this Agreement is held unconstitutional,
invalid, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the
Agreement will be considered severable, will not be affected, and will remain in full
force and effect. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall be construed as a
whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either Party.
7.7 Subject to this Agreement, all other general provisions of the City's
ordinances, rules or policies relating to uniform benefits for non-union management
employees shall also apply to the City Manager in addition to the benefits enumerated
herein for the City Manager.
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In witness whereof, the City Council of the City of Cambridge has voted that
this agreement be entered into as duly attested by its City Clerk and Mr. DePasquale
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has signed and executes this Agreement this _
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
CITY MANAGER
Louis A. DePasquale
Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor
• Anthony J. Wilson
Alanna M. Mallon,
Vice Mayor
City Clerk
Dennis J. Carlone
Approved as to Legal Form
Nancy E. Glowa
Marc C. McGovern
City Solicitor
Patricia M. Nolan
E. Denise Simmons
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.
Quinton Y. Zondervan
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