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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
3F
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:Study SessionDate: February 25, 2026
Confirm Appointment of Chance Berthiaume COUNCIL MEETING Date: March 4, 2026
as Public Works & Utilities Directorat Pay
Department: Human Resources
Band 22, Rate 2 of the 2026 Management,
Presenter: Tameka Stewart
Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary
Phone: (360) 473-5926
Salary Plan
SUMMARY:
Council confirmation is required for the appointment of the Director of Public Works & Utilities. The
Administration recommends confirmation of Mr. Chance Berthiaume as Director of Public Works &
Utilities.
Chance Berthiaume has successfully served as the interimDirector of Public Works and Utilities
since June 2025. In addition to his performance in the role, Chance brings well over 30 years of
experience within the City of Bremerton where he has held multiple roles, granting him a unique
amount of experience that made him the most qualified for this role out of the other competitive
candidates.
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The City retained The Prothman Company to conduct a nationwide search utilizing various media
and direct mailings. Mr. Berthiaume was selected by the Mayor and a panel of department directors
out of a competitive pool of highly qualified internal and external candidates. Mr. Berthiaume was
also interviewed by Council President Jane Rebelowski, Vice President Denise Frey and Council
member Christy Cammarata.
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A starting salary has been negotiated, subject to Council confirmation, at Pay Band 22, Rate 2.
ATTACHMENTS:Resume, Conditional offer letter/letter of engagement outlining the terms of
employment with the City of Bremerton, BMC 2.50.
FISCAL IMPACTS(Include Budgeted Amount): Annual salary $165,539.28. The appointment
does not require a budget adjustment.
STUDY SESSION ACTION:Consent Agenda General Business Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Chance Berthiaume as the Director of Public Works and Utilities at Band 22, Rate 2
of the salary schedule;and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the final offer letter with
substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024