Kissimmee — City Council

The City Council considered the contract for the new City Attorney, with concerns raised about the salary and termination notice. Commissioner Alvarez echoed Vice Mayor Edie's suggestion to reduce the salary by $12,000 from $248,000 to $236,000, noting the previous City Attorney had a tenured position at that rate. The contract as presented specifies $238,000. Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about the majority vote requirement for removal (needing 3-2 approval) but otherwise approved. The City Manager noted legal incompatibility between severance vesting language and Florida Statute 215.425 and City Pension ordinance, requiring rework. Despite concerns, no formal motion to amend or reject was made.