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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
11.A.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/13/2026
- Department Head:
- Adela Cortez
- Submitted By:
- Adela Cortez, Director Human Resources, Human Resources Department
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding an employment contract for a City Magistrate. (Jenny Torres, City Manager)
SUMMARY:
The City received three applications, with two applicants withdrawing from the interview process. The third candidate was interviewed, and an offer of the Magistrate position was extended, contingent on City Council approval .
As required by Arizona law, judicial contracts must be a minimum of two (2) years in duration. The City Council appoints the Magistrate position per San Luis City Code § 2.30.200.
As required by Arizona law, judicial contracts must be a minimum of two (2) years in duration. The City Council appoints the Magistrate position per San Luis City Code § 2.30.200.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPOINT AMANDA M. WATLINGTON AS MAGISTRATE AND APPROVE AND ADOPT THE PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR MAGISTRATE, AS PRESENTED.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- YES
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- City
- TOTAL:
- $159,830.00 (with Benefits)
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- $159,830.00
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- 100-160 Municipal Court Salaries Accounts
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
The proposed magistrate contract is $117,998.40 for the first year, plus benefits, and $123,898.32 for the second year, plus benefits. The total cost for the first year will not exceed $159,830. The total amount, including benefits, for the second year will be determined based on updated benefit rates for FY2028.