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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Confirmation of David Schmitt Study Session Date
as Fire Chief COUNCIL MEETING Date
Department:
Presenter:
Phone:
April 12, 2017
April 19, 2017
Executive
Mayor Patty Lent
360-473-5266
SUMMARY: BMC Chapter 2.05, Section 2.05.020 (a) and Chapter 2.50, Section 2.50.032 (a)
requires Council confirmation for the appointment of a Department Director. Council confirmation is
requested to hire David Schmitt as the City's Fire Chief. Mr. Schmitt currently holds the position of
Battalion Chief. He has served the City of Burbank California since 1986, beginning his career there
as a Firefighter/EMT, and progressing through the ranks to Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief,
Division Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Mr. Schmitt has an Associate of Science degree in Fire
Technology from Los Angeles Valley College in California, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire
& Emergency Management from Kaplan University in Iowa. The Mayor has negotiated a starting
salary with the applicant and proposes making this appointment at Rate 6 in Pay Band 22 of the
Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan. Per BMC 2.50.032(a), City
Council must approve the initial salary of a newly hired person if the starting salary exceeds Rate 1.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resume; 2) Letter of Engagement outlining the negotiated terms of his
employment with the City of Bremerton; and 3) 2017-2018 Management, Professional, Confidential,
and Fiduciary Salary Plan
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Position is Fully Funded
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑x No Presentation ❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ® Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to confirm David Schmitt as the Fire Chief; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the
attached Letter of Engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: [Approve
Form Updated 01/07/15
❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action