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City selects S. Renee Narloch & Associates to conduct police‑chief search; firm offered $24,450 plus capped expenses
Summary
City staff selected S. Renee Narloch & Associates to run a national police‑chief search, proposing a fee of $24,450 with expenses capped at $4,500 and a maximum four‑month process, the city reported June 16.
The City of Fort Pierce has selected S. Renee Narloch & Associates to conduct the executive search for a new police chief, city staff reported at the June 16 commission meeting. Jared Sorensen, the city’s human‑resources manager, said the firm’s proposed fee is $24,450 plus expenses, with expenses capped at $4,500. Sorensen said the search would take a maximum of four months.
Why it matters: The search will identify candidates for an executive, public‑facing role that commissioners and staff described as having high operational and community importance. Commissioners requested transparency and periodic updates during the process and asked that internal candidates be included in the recruitment.
Search process details: Sorensen told the commission the city received five quotes and selected S. Renee Narloch & Associates, a Florida‑based firm headquartered in Tallahassee. He said staff will forward the proposed contract to the city attorney for review, then finalize the engagement. Sorensen said the firm conducts government executive searches and has conducted at least one recent police‑chief search for a Florida agency (St. Cloud was cited in the presentation).
Commission guidance: Commissioners expressed a desire to be familiar with finalists. Several commissioners said they expect the city manager and HR to conduct initial interviews and vetting, then present two or three finalists for a meet‑and‑greet or public forum so the commission and community can assess finalists before the city manager makes a hire with the commission’s consent. Staff said internal candidates will be allowed to apply and will receive the same process as external candidates.
Next steps: Staff will forward the proposed contract to the city attorney, proceed with the firm’s vetting process once the contract is executed, and provide periodic updates to the commission. Sorensen said the firm estimated a three‑ to four‑month timeline to complete the search.
Direct quote from staff: Jared Sorensen, HR manager, told the commission the selected firm "came in at $24,450 plus expenses, and they put a cap that the expenses are not to exceed $4,500."
