Legislation Details

File #: 2026-2191   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Renewal of Employment Agreement for City Manager, Peter Lee
Attachments: 1. City Manager Agreement-Peter Lee 09.15.pdf
Related files: 2024-2198
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Submitted By: Todd Swanson

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Presentation By: Christopher Watt

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Department: City Manager's Office

FORMAL TITLE:

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Renewal of Employment Agreement for City Manager, Peter Lee                     

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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:

Fiscally Sustainable

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:

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BACKGROUND:

The City of Ocala and Peter Lee are parties to an employment agreement that expires on October 31, 2026.   In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.01 of the City Charter, at the second meeting in October of even-numbered years, the City Council shall appoint a city manager for a two-year term.  In addition to the appointment requirement, the parties desire to formalize the rights and responsibilities of each by entering into an employment agreement.

 

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:

Request approval of the employment agreement between the City of Ocala and City Manager Peter Lee.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds are budgeted in the City Manager's budget (001-012-210-512-51-*) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

 

PROCUREMENT REVIEW:

N/A

 

LEGAL REVIEW:

The employment agreement has been reviewed for form and legality by City Attorney, William Sexton

 

ALTERNATIVE:

                     Approve with Changes

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                     Deny