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SLAVN AGEMENTCONSLS Savin Management ConsultantsCityof IowaCity IowaCITYMANAGERIowaCity In thetop fiveoftheBestinNaionaRankings forPubicSchoosMetroAreaLvability SmallMetroAreaandMetroAreaforExpandingaBusnessCommunity BackgroundOfferingbgtymenities along wthsmaownhospitality Iowa City isrecognized by many national surveys and publications asoneof the bestplaces to livework and raiseafamly Iowa City is known to its residentsasacommunity wthextraordinary opportunities in anunexpected placeNestled in the heart of the Midwest IowaCity has long servedasafocus for cultureeducationvariety and fun Itwascarvedout of native prairie in 1839 and whenstatehood wasachieved in 1846 IowaCitywasthe first state capital The capitalwasmoved to Des Moines in 1857 TheOld Capitol is now anational historicandmakIowaCity is acommunity of approximately6300esidents which is diverse in alperspectives including soca economcbusiness educationa and housing Oneof the major contributing factors to thecommunitysiversity is the University ofIowawhich wasfounded in 1847 It isrecognized asoneof thenaionsop publicuniversities offering more than 100aeasof study for its 3000studensSnce1936 theUniversity has been home to therenowned Iowa Writers Workshop whichhas fostered the creative taensof writerssuch as Ray Bradbury Kurt Vonnegutand FlanneryOonnor UI Hospitals andClinics is one of the largest university owned teaching hospitals in the nation andwasnamed oneofAmericasest Hospitas by US News and World Reportmagazine The University has been apioneer in such diverse fieds asspeech pathoogy space exploration and educationaldevelopmentIowa City is also served by the KirkwoodCommunity College campus which has aloca enrollment of300studens Besides aul Artsand Sciences curriculumKirkwood offers customzed training programs for aeabusnesses The NationalAlliance of Business named Kirkwood theCommunity College of theYear in 2000 forits work in developing training programswthaeabusnessesIowa is known for its emphasis oneducationand routinely has someof the highestperforming school districts in the countryThe Iowa City aea is noexception TheIowa City Community School Dstrictwhich includes the nearby communities ofCoraville Hills University Heights andNorth Liberty has agrowing enrollment of1100K2tudens The Dstrict has 17

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elementary schoos thee junior highschoos two senior high schoos oneaternative schoo for seventh throughtwelfth graders and daycare and preschool faclities IowaCity is also home toRegina High Schoo aprivate Catholicinstitution WillowwndSchoo an independent school wthK8nd Montessori preschoo and the Preucil School of Musicspecializing in the Suzuki method of instrucionIowaCtysconomy is diverse and prosperous Iowa City is home to facilities ofProcter and Gamble Moore North America NCSearsonLear Oral B Laboraories the corporate headquarters for ACTand scoresof smaller industries and busnesses The University of Iowa is thecommunitysargest employer wth 2300employees The academc and researchmssion of the University along wththehealth caeservices provided by its hospitals and cinics have atremendouseconomc impact ontheaeaThe CedarRapdsowaity TechnologyCorridor located at the crossroads of interstates 80 and 380 is amode of regional development The Corridor encompassing tweve communities plusJohnson and Lnn Counties represents astrong partnership between Priority Oneand the Iowa City Area DevelopmentICADGroup the University of IowaKrkwood Community Colege Alliant EnergyMidAmerican Energy and the Cedar Rapids Area and Iowa City AreaChambers ofCommerceIowaCity boasts avibrant247ownownIt is home to the Iowa City Public LibraryIowasusiest library in terms of visitscrculation and meeting roomusage Down

town retail is unequalled when it comestooffering specialty goods including clothingjewelry gifts toys books and espressoThe center of downtown is the PedestrianPlaza orPedMall which provides outdoor space for music performances achldrensplay structure an interactive fountain and numerous sidewalk cafes andfoodvendorsIn 2008 Iowa City wasnamed aninernational City of Lterature byUNESCOOnlythe third city in the world to receive thisdesignation following Edinburgh Scotlandand Mebourne Austraia Iowa City hostsanetwork of university grassroots andcivic institutions that teachceebratenurture and study great writing Throughoutthe yea major poets writers and othersread from their works at University eventsor local bookstoresFrom live music and art festivals toBoadwayperformances Iowa City has aneventto suit anyonesaste During the summermonths live music becomes apart of thedownownsmbiancewththe weeklyFriday Night Concert series Each July thecommunity hosts ajazz festival that atracts enthusiasts from throughout the region The annual IowaArtsFestival features thestaesest visual artmusic andfoodIowa City has several theatres includingRiverside Thearesutdoor Shakespeareanstage in CityPark the restored historicEnglert Theatre which hosts nationalyknown performers and loca performancein thecenerof downtown and theUnversitysancher Audtoriumwhich showcasesperformers of international renownIowaCity isaplace of rolling hlls lush and

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scattered woodlands and tall grasses Inthe Iowa Cityaeaaonethereae41 publicparks several of which overlook the scenicIowa Rver Many of these parks aeequipped wth networks of walking and bking trails aswell as picnic sites and prairiereserves In 2009 Iowa City wasdesignated aBicycle Friendly Community BronzeLevel by theAmericanLeague of BicyclistsAdditional information about Iowa City isavailableatwwwcgovoqCityGovernment BackgroundTheCity of IowaCity has operated under thecounclanager form of government since1951 The City Council consists of sevenCouncil Members eectedaarge to fouryear staggered terms Three Council Members ae nomnated by dstric A primaryelection is hed in thedistrict only if thereaetheeormorecandidates for adistrictCouncil sea One of theCouncil Members isselected as Mayor by amajority vote of theCouncil and serves atweaterm asMayor The Mayor is avoting member ofthe Council and has no veto power TheMayor is the official representative of theCity presiding officer of the Councl and its

policy spokespersonThe Council appoints aCity Manager CityAttorney and City Cerk The Council alsoapproves theCity Managersppointment ofthePoice Chief and FireChef The LibraryBoard appoints aLibrary Drector and theAirport Commssion appoints an AirportManager All other personnel decisions aemade by theCity Manager or those towhomtheManager delegates the responsibilityIowa City isaulervcemunicipal government providing awde array of city services

asshown in the accompanying organizational chat The City has 630fulimeequivalent employees The City is onaJuyunefiscal year and has a totalbudget of 150 mllion The City conducts collective bargaining wth PoiceFire and AFSCME unts All of the bagaining units negotiatedmuteaagreements last fiscal year except for thePolice unit which has aoneeaagreemen

Issues and OpportunitiesThe following is asummary of the issuesand opportunities to bemanaged by IowaCitysext City ManagerFinancialManagementtheity isproperty tax dependent wth property taxescomprising approximately 68percent ofGeneral Fund revenuesHistoricallyassessed valuations have grown by fourpercent annually However in thiscurrent economcclimate noincrease is expected inassessed valuations during thenext twoyeas The City has not recentlyexperienced layoffs of City employeesand hasastrong financial position asevdenced by the fact that the City hasenjoyed anAaabond rating fromMoodysfor the last 34yeasThenext City Manager needs to pursuevarious strategies for maintaining theCtystrong financial condition includingobtaining federal and state grants productivity improvements examnation ofrevenueaternativesand increasing theproperty tax base through economcdeveopment

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been involved inseveral redevelopmentprojects through theuseof tax increment financingTIFIn addition theCity has actively pursuedindustrial economcdevelopment opportunitiesThe CityManager needs to beproactive inaggressively pursuing neweconomcdeveopment projects

FloodControtheowa Rver runs throughIowaCity and the community experiencedmajor flood events in 1993 and 2008 As aresultthe voters approved alocal option sales tax in2009 that is expected to generate more than32mllion over its fouealife The CityManager wll be responsible for overseeing implementation of various flood control projects tobe funded by the loca option sales tax aswellasStateand Federal fundingStrategicPannngtheityhasaComprehensive Plan and several departments havestraegic plans but theCity has not had abroad strategic plan for several yeas The City Councilis interested in developing astrategic plan inthenea fuureSuccessionPlanning aswthmost employersthe City wll be losing manybabyoomeremployees to retirement over the next severalyeas The City has atrack record of supporting internal promotions when feasbe However the City does not have aformal eadership development or succession plan Suchplans ae desired to ensure the City organization is able to maintain its high leve of professionalism andskllsPartnershipstheity has key partnershipswthseveral entities including the University ofIowa Iowa City Community School DstrictJohnson County the Iowa CtyoralvilleConvention and VstorsBureau ICAD and theIowa City Area Chamber of Commerce TheCity Manager must beanactive player incontinuing to build these partnerships inamutuallybeneficialmanner

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JobRequirementsThe mnimum job requirements ae1Bachelorsdegree from anaccredited college orunversity wth graduate degree in public admnstrationor reated fied preferred and2at leastsevenyears of progressively responsibleexecutveevemanagement experience preferably inafulervcemunicipality of simlar size andcomplexity experience in acommunity wthamajor university is strongly preferred but notrequiredDesredProfessionalandPersonaAttributesThe following ae the desired professional andpersonal attributes for Iowa Citysext CityManager

Strong financial management skills wthdemonstrated track record of developingrevenue and expenditure options that enhance financial condition

Visionary who partners wththe MayorCouncl and Citystaff onpolicy initiatives

Creative innovative thnker

Demonstrated track record of leadershiproe in successful economc developmentactivities

Active in the community asavsbeCityofficial personally taking part in civic andcommunity activities and events

Ability to work wthahghyuaifiedcohesive and longermanagement staffin an effective manner wthout mcromanaging them

Approachable wth good listening andcommunication skills

Experience developing and implementingastrategic planning process that results inannual and longangeplans and prioritiesfor the community and theorganizationIntergovernmental relations experienceworking wth loca and regional jurisdictions and state and federal agencies in aconstructive and cooperative mannerApprecaionenstivtyegarding culturaldiversityAbility to develop productive working reationshipswth labor unionsCommtted toacustomer service orienationwthability to exemplify and promotesuch anorientation among City employeesExperience wth downtown redevelopmentand useof tax increment financing aplusExperience wth succession planning programsaplus andParticipation in professional deveopmentassociation activities and support of samefor staf

CompensationThe compensation for the City Manager job ishighly competitive including anexcellent fringebenefit package The starting salary is dependent onthe selected indvduasuaifications and match wth the desired attributesbeing sought by the City The City wll payreasonable and customary moving expensesfor the next City Manager who is required tolivewthin the city limts

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ToApplyInorder tobeconsidered for this position please send your resumeandcover letterwth current salary bJuly 23 2010to

Mr Robert SavinSLAVN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS3040 Hocomb Bridge Road SuiteA1

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