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COP Recruitment August 13, 2002 Page 2 With professional fees and reimbursable fees close in number, the committee members found it a difficult choice to make because all three funis were of high caliber, promising to make personal contacts in order to bring highly qualified candidates to the City of Colton. The Committee selected Bob Murray and Associates because Mr. Murray promptly addressed the diversity issue and proudly declared he previously held positions in law enforcement. Mr. Murray related that he personally conducted over 60 police chief searches; had an extensive network to deliver an outstanding candidate pool, could assist in providing a forum for participation of City Council, Police Officers Association, Department Heads and interested citizens; and, promised thorough confidential background investigations. Finally, Bob Murray and Associates guaranteed that if the selected candidate were terminated for cause within the first year of employment, Bob Murray and Associates would conduct the search again at no cost (except expenses) to the City of Colton. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This item does not create an environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT: Bob Murray and Associates submitted a consulting fee of $17,500, to include three days of meetings on site. Reimbursable expenses were estimated to be $5,500-$8,500. The Chief of Police recruitment was not anticipated when the City's 2002-03 budget was approved. It is proposed that the 2002-03 General Fund budget, specifically the Human Resources Professional Services Account No. 100-6030-6030-2350-0000-000, be increased by $27,000 to cover this necessary expense. Prior to this requested adjustment, projected 2002-03 General Fund revenues exceed appropriations by $35,000; therefore, adequate funds are available to cover this request. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the Members of the City Council accept and approve the Chief of Police Recruitment Committee selection of Bob Murray and Associates, who shall be authorized to conduct an executive recruitment for a Chief of Police on behalf of the City of Colton. The consulting fee of $17,500, to include three days of meetings on site and reimbursable expenses estimated to be $5,500-$8,500 are hereby approved. Further, the City Manager is authorized to execute the City's standard professional services agreement. Art: (1) REVIEW TEAM ONLY _ City Attorney: A L!��' Finance Director: City Manager: i OTHER: