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ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -6853
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND MR. JOHN FINCH.
WHEREAS, Mr. John Finch currently serves as Chief of Police in the City of Downey;
WHEREAS, Mr. Finch has indicated that he will retire on July 15, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to retain the service of Mr. Finch to manage the Police
Department until December 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue to use the knowledge and experience of Mr.
Finch to insure a smooth transition in leadership within the Police Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Employment Agreement Between the City of Downey and Mr. John
Finch, attached hereto as Exhibit "A ", is hereby approved as to form and content.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Employment Agreement
on behalf of the City.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 2005.
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
ANNE M. BAYER
ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -6853
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council
of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 24 day of May, 2005,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Cartozian Gafin, Trejo, Mayor Bayer
NOES: 1 Council Member: Perkins
ABSENT: 0 Council Member: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Member: None
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -6853
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EXHIBIT "A"
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND MR. JOHN FINCH
Whereas, Mr. John Finch ( "Mr. Finch ") is retiring from the City of Downey (the "City "), effective July
15, 2005, and
Whereas, the City wishes to retain the service of Mr. Finch to manage the Police Department until
December 31, 2005, and
Whereas, the City wishes to continue to use the knowledge and experience of Mr. Finch to insure a
smooth transition in leadership within the Police Department,
The City hereby agrees to employ Mr. Finch commencing on July 16, 2005 as a part-time employee of the City of
Downey under the following conditions:
1. Mr. Finch will serve as Chief of Police of the Downey Police Department.
2. Mr. Finch will continue to manage the Department working under the direction of the City Manager
or his designee.
3. Mr. Finch will continue to attend City Council meetings and respond to requests from the City
Council for information related to law enforcement issues in the City.
4. Mr. Finch will help provide for a smooth transition for the new Chief of Police.
5. Mr. Finch will continue working with the Downey Police Officers Association and the Safety
Auxiliary Association to maintain good labor relations.
6. Mr. Finch will be paid an hourly rate of $83.07 per hour and be classified as a part-time employee of
the City.
7. In accordance with regulations of the Public Employee Retirement System, Mr. Finch will work no
more than 960 hours per calendar year under this contract
8. This agreement will expire no later than December 31, 2005. Furthermore, either party may
terminate this agreement without cause by providing ten (10) days written notice to the other party.
John Finch, Police Chief Date Gerald Caton, City Manager Date
Attest: Approved as to Form:
Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk Charles S. Vose, City Attorney