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Item 6AITEM 6A ICITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM April 14, 2021 TO: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Stacey Black, Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 1239, 2nd Reading, appointing Lindsay Kinzie as the Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge Action Requested: City Council approval of Ordinance No. 1239, 2nd Reading, Appointing Lindsay Kinzie as the Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge. Background Information: The Associate Municipal Court Judge position is currently vacant. City Council discussed the process to appoint an Associate Judge during Executive Session at the February 16, 2021 City Council meeting. During that meeting, Council directed staff to work with Judge Montgomery to recommend a candidate to fill the vacancy. Judge Montgomery interviewed three candidates and ultimately selected Lindsay Kinzie to recommend for the position. Ms. Kinzie was licensed to practice law in 2008. She has served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, as a Criminal Defense Attorney, and most recently as the Legal Program Director for The Gatehouse in Grapevine, Texas. A copy of her resume is attached. Ms. Kinzie satisfies all the qualifications and conditions of the Southlake City Charter, which include: • the individual must be a licensed attorney in good standing; • the individual must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas; and • the individual must have two or more years of experience in practicing law in Texas. Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager April 14, 2021 Page 2 ITEM 6A The Associate Judge serves as Judge when Judge Montgomery is unavailable due to illness, continuing legal or judicial education programs, or any other reason. Ordinance No. 1239, included in your packet, authorizes the appointment of Lindsay Kinzie as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Southlake for a two-year term through April 30, 2023. It also authorizes the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Ms. Kinzie to establish the compensation and benefits of the Associate Judge. A copy of the proposed employment agreement is included in the packet. Financial Considerations: The hourly rate proposed for the Associate Judge is $55.00 per hour and is within budget. Strategic Link: Performance Management and Service Delivery: Collaborate with select business partners to implement service solutions. Citizen Input/ Board Review: N/A Legal Review: The Ordinance and employment agreement were reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. Alternatives: City Council may appoint Ms. Kinzie or seek other applicants as desired. City Council may approve or modify the attached Ordinance. Supporting Documents: Ordinance No. 1239 Ms. Kinzie's Resume Proposed Employment Agreement Staff Recommendation: City Council appointment of Lindsay Kinzie as the Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ORDINANCE NO. 1239 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS APPOINTING LINDSAY KINZIE AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD IN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIMUNICIPAL JUDGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted regulations governing its municipal court of record in Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, as amended; and WHEREAS, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code relating to municipal courts of record provides that the associate judge of the municipal court of record shall be appointed by the City Council by ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. In accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, as amended, Lindsay Kinzie is hereby appointed as Associate Municipal Judge of the municipal court of record in the City of Southlake, Texas, for a term of two (2) years, effective May 1, 2021. The term expires on April 30, 2023. SECTION 2. Page 1 The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an employment agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge to establish compensation and benefits. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. Page 2 PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS DAY OF 2021. LAURA K. HILL MAYOR ATTEST: AMY SHELLEY CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING THIS DAY OF 2021. LAURA K. HILL MAYOR ATTEST: AMY SHELLEY CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY Page 3 Education Juris Doctor (cum laude) Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas G.P.A. 3.333 (Top 21 %) Honors: • CALI Award for Academic Excellence: Criminal Law, Interviewing and Counseling Leizal Activities: • Criminal Justice Clinic — selected to aid the Lubbock County Municipal Court in prosecuting Class C misdemeanors • Board of Barristers Vice -Chair of Administration (2007-2008) • Associate Member of the Board of Barristers — Ranked No. l out of over 175 students • Board of Barristers Advanced Advocacy Competition: ➢ Mock Trial Competition, Champions, Voted overall BEST ORALIST B.B.A. in Marketing (summa cum laude) Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas G.P.A. 3.92 0 Deans List (eight semesters) Licenses and Certifications State Bar License No. 24058575 • Licensed to practice law on November 7, 2008 Texas Mediation Certificate • Completed state required 40 hours of mandatory legal education to mediate civil and criminal disputes Awards/Appointments Awards: • Voted 2020 J. Chrys Dougherty Legal Services Award Recipient — State Bar of Texas — Legal Access Division • Voted 2019 Top Attorney for Nonprofits — 360 Magazine, Fort Worth, Texas • Voted 2009 Top Attorney for Banking Law — Fort Worth Magazine, Fort Worth, Texas Appointments: • Crime Victim Institute Advisory Council — Appointed in May 2020 by Governor Gregg Abbott to serve 2 -year term Legal Experience Legal Program Director The Gatehouse — Grapevine, Texas (October 1, 2017 — Current) Direct and manage the nonprofit organization's legal efforts to represent women overcoming crisis by removing all legal barriers and providing access to justice, enabling members to become financially independent and fully self -supportive • Oversee the intake, legal assessment, litigation implementation, and resolution efforts of over 75+ women's legal cases annually; Responsible for all program budgeting, vendor contracts, grant reporting, and volunteer legal clinics • Manage and develop relationships with contracted and pro bono attorneys in family/tax/civil litigation efforts that result in the most effective and efficient outcome for members to achieve legal stability • Provide direct representation to members in criminal defense, consumer law, crime victim's assistance, and landlord/tenant law to eliminate barriers hindering employment, housing, or financial credit • Lead organization's legal awareness efforts at the community and state level to advocate for volunteer support and legislative action in the areas of domestic violence, financial abuse, crime victim's assistance, coerced debt, and driver's license relief; Served on the Texas Coalition for Coerced Debt — 2019 (Austin) Director of Marketing and Development Valiant Hearts (We Are Cherished, Incl — Colleyville, Texas (September 1, 2015 — July 15, 2017) Lead in developing and implementing all marketing and strategic development efforts to expand and diversify organization's 'donor base through individual giving, annual giving, private/public grants and special annual events • Provided legal advocacy and supportive services, including crisis intervention, for victims of physical/sexual assault and human trafficking; acting legal advocate on steering committee for Fort Worth's Human Trafficking Task Force • Researched, drafted and secured federal grant and private funding for key programming positions and managed all reporting, auditing, budgeting and compliance requirements from application to approval and utilization • Designed and implemented organization's desired brand image, messaging, web design and print publications for relaunch of brand Criminal Defense Attorney — Of Counsel Barnett, Howard & Williams, PLLC — Fort Worth, Texas (February 28, 2013 — January 15, 2016) Acted as an associate attorney responsible for privately hired and court-appointed criminal cases facing allegation, grand jury indictment, and/or trial by the District or City Attorney • Served as lead defense counsel on felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Tarrant, Dallas and Denton County • Advocated for and encouraged clients to successfully complete court supervised diversion programs that promote therapy/counseling and behavioral accountability in exchange for a reduced or dismissed charge • Responsible for managing private caseload, accounts receivable from clients and appointed courts, and managed all expenses, taxes and accounts payable for private practice cases Assistant District Attorney — Misdemeanor Division (September 2, 2010 —September 1, 2011) Tarrant County -District Attorney's Office — Fort Worth, Texas Served as a government official responsible for investigating and evaluating the factual basis of filed misdemeanor and felony cases and prosecuting or resolving those cases through plea negotiations, dismissal or trial • Presented evidence and argued thoroughly researched relevant case law and code at evidentiary hearings and served as Lead or Co -Counsel in 15+ misdemeanor jury and bench trials • Interviewed, instructed and advised police officers, witnesses and victims in regard to criminal proceedings and procedure, prospective complaints, hearings, trial preparation and strategy • Evaluated, investigated, prepared and presented evidence for felony DWI arrests to the Grand Jury for indictment • Monitored active court, dismissal and trial dockets of misdemeanor cases and drafted motions, subpoenas and other necessary court filings to adequately prosecute and resolve those cases Attorney - Associate (August 25, 2008 — July 31, 2010) Brown Pruitt Peterson & Wambseanss, P.C. — Fort Worth, Texas Served as an associate attorney with a reputable local Fort Worth civil law firm and provide legal assistance, advice and counsel regarding legal rights, privileges, and obligations for clients and ad litem appointments • Assist senior level attorneys with investigation, witness preparation and strategy for depositions, hearings, and negotiations for administrative and trial proceedings • Research and analyze complex legal questions and issues and prepare legal memoranda, discovery, briefs and legal filings; draft contracts, corporate filings, releases, liens, leases, deeds, and estate documents • Responsible for client contact, analysis and management of cases in the areas of general civil litigation, oil and gas law, commercial litigation, debt collection, insurance defense and adoption law Special Awards/Proiects Nootbaar Institute/Global Justice Program — Pepperdine University School of Law — Kampala, Uganda (June 2017) • Trained both law students and defense advocates in the process of plea bargaining to assist in encouraging legal reform and advancement of human rights for accused individuals on remand within the Ugandan criminal justice system SOUTHLAKE A CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Employment Agreement Associate Municipal Judge THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2021, by and between the City of Southlake, Texas, a Municipal Corporation, chartered under the constitution of the State of Texas as a home rule city, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Lindsay Kinzie, hereinafter referred to as "Associate Municipal Judge," both of which parties hereto understand and agree as follows: WITNESSETH: City does hereby agree to enter into an Employment Agreement with Lindsay Kinzie for Associate Municipal Judge services for a period of two (2) years, beginning on May 1, 2021, and continuing through midnight on April 31, 2023, at an hourly rate of $55.00 per hour. 2. Associate Municipal Judge shall be paid an annual cell phone allowance of $1,200.00 to be paid in $50.00 increments, twice per month. The Associate Municipal Judge shall acquire and maintain a cell phone during the term of this agreement, which shall be available for the Associate Municipal Judge's exclusive and unrestricted use in the performance of her duties hereunder. Associate Municipal Judge shall be responsible for all expenses required for the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair, and regular replacement of said cell phone. In addition, Southlake will provide judge's robe and gavel. 3. All provisions of the rules and regulations of the City applicable to fringe benefits, leave and working conditions as they now exist or hereafter may be amended, shall also apply to the Associate Municipal Judge as they apply to all other part-time employees of the City, in addition to the benefits enumerated specifically for the benefit of the Associate Municipal Judge herein. Such benefits include Workers Compensation Insurance, access to the City's Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for participation in the City's Part -Time Alternative Retirement System (PARS). 4. City does hereby agree to budget and to pay for professional memberships, subscriptions, and dues to state and local legal associations and organizations necessary and desirable for her continued professional participation, growth and advancement, and for the good of the City as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, or her designee. Such memberships to include the following: Lexis/Nexus — Online Case Tracking Texas State Bar Association Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association 5. City does hereby agree to budget and to pay for the travel and subsistence expenses of the Associate Municipal Judge for training, short courses, institutes, and seminar that are necessary for professional development and for the good of the City, as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, or her designee. 6. The Associate Municipal Judge agrees to serve as Judge in the temporary absence of the Municipal Judge due to illness, family death, continuing legal or judicial education programs, or any other reason. The Associate Judge, while serving as a Municipal Judge, has all the powers and shall discharge all the duties of a Municipal Judge. Further, the Associate Judge, while serving as a Municipal Judge, shall supervise and control the operation and clerical functions of the administrative department of the municipal court, including the court's personnel, during the proceedings or dockets of the court. At all other times, the operation and clerical functions of the administrative department of the municipal court shall be under the supervision and direction of the Court Clerk. 7. The Associate Municipal Judge shall perform all functions and duties required under the City Charter, City ordinances, other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as said position shall require. 8. The Chief Financial Officer, or designee, shall administer this contract on behalf of the City Council. The Associate Municipal Judge shall keep the Chief Financial Officer informed of issues related to the Court, and shall execute her performance in cooperation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Financial Officer's staff, to the extent, such cooperation does not impair the necessity of judicial independence and avoids the appearance of impropriety. 9. During this Agreement, the Associate Municipal Judge agrees to comply with all provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, Chapter V of the City of Southlake Charter, Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Section 30 of the Texas Government Code, and all other applicable laws pertaining to the operation of the Southlake Municipal Court of Record. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter, Statutes, and laws shall govern. 10. The Parties recognize and agree that the Associate Municipal Judge will maintain a private law practice. However, the Associate Municipal Judge shall not (i) take on representation of a client adverse to the City; (ii) represent a client in a case where an employee of the City, in his/her capacity as an employee of the City, is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a witness; or (iii) accept any case which would require the Associate Municipal Judge to argue a position that is adverse to the interests of the City. 11. The Associate Municipal Judge warrants she meets the minimum qualifications listed in Chapter V of the City of Southlake Charter and Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake. 12. The City may remove the Associate Municipal Judge from office during her term pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of Section 30 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 13. A request by the Associate Municipal Judge for release from this Agreement prior to the end of its term must be submitted in writing to the Mayor for City Council approval not less than thirty (30) days prior to the requested date of termination. Unapproved abandonment of the Agreement shall be considered a default by the Associate Municipal Judge in the performance of this Agreement. In Witness Whereof, City has caused this Agreement to be signed in its name by the Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Municipal Judge has hereunto set his/her hand and seal the date first above written. Associate Municipal Judge City of Southlake, Mayor Lindsay Kinzie ATTEST: Amy Shelley City Secretary Laura K. Hill STATE OF TEXAS Oath of Office "I, Lindsay Kinzie, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Municipal Court Presiding Judge of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God." Lindsay Kinzie Associate Municipal Court Judge City of Southlake Sworn to and subscribed before me by affiant on this day of , 2021. �P PLICO C Clerk of the Court City of Southlake STATE OF TEXAS Statement of Appointed Officer "I, Lindsay Kinzie, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation thereof, so help me God." Lindsay Kinzie Associate Municipal Court Judge City of Southlake Sworn to and subscribed before me by affiant on this day of , 2021. �,-pAL COO Court Clerk City of Southlake