Item 4E
Ordinance No. 1167, 1st Reading Alternate Municipal Court Judge
Item 4E
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council:
Item 4E on your agenda tonight is for the approval of Ordinance No. 1167, to appoint an Alternate Municipal Court Judge.
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Requested Action
Approve an ordinance
Appoint an Alternate Municipal Court Judge
Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement
The requested action of City Council is to approve an ordinance that appoints an Alternate Municipal Court Judge for a two year term, which would expire on February 1, 2019 and also
to authorize the Mayor to execute this agreement.
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Background Information
Gary Lee Hach, Alternate Municipal Court Judge
Appointed in 2003
14 years of service
Judge Gary Lee Hach is the current Alternate Municipal Court Judge. He was originally appointed in January of 2003 for a two year term. He was then re-appointed six additional times,
serving in his current position for fourteen years. Judge Hach has a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1988 and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
from Southern Methodist University in 1990. Judge Hach has an active law practice that specializes in civil, construction and real estate litigation in state, federal and also bankruptcy
courts.
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Financial Considerations
$10,000 budget
$65 per arraignment
$250 per court session
State and local legal associations
Continuing education
$10,000 per year is allocated within the Municipal Court budget for additional judicial services. This includes the contracted amounts of $65 per arraignment as well as $250 for each
court session.
Over the past 7 years, his annual salary has averaged $7,910. The highest paid year was $9,951 and the lowest paid year at $6,153. The median is $8,150.
In addition
to the salary, the City does budget and pay for professional memberships and dues to State and local legal associations, including the Texas State Bar Association. The City also incurs
the costs of registration and travel for required Judicial education as well as professional development.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
Item 4E correlates to the City of Southlake Strategy Map through L3 – Attracting, developing and retaining a skilled workforce.
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Questions?
Kristin White 817-748-8056
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For questions, please contact Kristin White at extension 8056.