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Dade City commission authorizes negotiated contract terms for permanent city manager; staff to present revised agreement to appointee
Summary
After extended public discussion about salary, vehicle use and reimbursement for professional certifications, the commission unanimously authorized the city attorney to prepare a city-manager employment agreement reflecting agreed edits and directed staff to present it to Marika Van Ervin.
The Dade City Commission on Sept. 23 authorized the city attorney to finalize a proposed employment agreement for Marika Van Ervin to serve as city manager, after extended public discussion about salary, benefits, vehicle use and reimbursement for professional certifications.
Background and central points The commission had appointed Van Ervin as acting city manager in October 2024 and later initiated a search for a permanent city manager. Negotiations produced a proposed employment agreement containing standard manager provisions: base salary, severance and termination terms, a take-home vehicle in limited circumstances, life-insurance provision, and incentives tied to professional certifications and educational milestones.
Commission discussion and agreed changes Commissioners debated the base salary and…
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