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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KARLA CULHANE AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH KARLA CULHANE.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter IV, Section 19 of the Duluth Home Rule Charter, the mayor shall appoint the city administrator, subject to confirmation by the city council by simple majority vote.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointment of Karla Culhane to the position of city administrator effective June 30, 2026 is hereby confirmed and that the proper city officials are authorized to execute and implement an employment contract substantially in the form of that attached hereto as Document A, to compensate the appointed city administrator Karla Culhane with an annual salary of $215,000 payable from fund number 110-110-1103-5100 (General, Legislative and Executive, Chief Administrative Officer).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Karla Culhane as city administrator effective June 30, 2026, as required by the Duluth Home Rule Charter and authorizes the execution of an employment contract which sets forth the pay and benefits plan for the appointed position.