HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #3193MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 3193
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO
THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH KISTNER EDDY EXECUTIVE SERVICES, INC. (KEES) FOR
EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES RELATED TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR POSITION
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the Board of Commissioners approved Municipal
Order No. 3054, authorizing the City of Paducah to enter into an agreement with Kistner Eddy
Executive Services, Inc. (KEES) for executive search services related to the Hotel Metropolitan
Executive Director position; and
WHEREAS, the initial recruitment process has been completed, and finalists were
presented to the hiring committee established under the Co -Stewardship Agreement between the City
of Paducah and the Uppertown Heritage Foundation; and
WHEREAS, following interviews with the finalists, the Uppertown Heritage Foundation
Board determined that a revised compensation range was necessary to strengthen the candidate pool
and approved an increase in the position's salary from $80,000 to a range of $95,000—$120,000 on
January 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City now wishes to amend the agreement with KEES to authorize
additional work and fees required to conduct a second recruitment process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes an addendum to the Agreement
with Kistner Eddy Executive Services, Inc. (KEES) for executive search services related to the Hotel
Metropolitan Executive Director position, in substantially the form attached hereto and made part
hereof (Exhibit A).
SECTION 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute said addendum,
together with such other agreements, instruments, or certifications which may be necessary to
accomplish the transaction contemplated by the addendum, with such changes in the amendment not
inconsistent with this Municipal Order and not substantially adverse to the City as may be approved by
the official executing the same on behalf of the City. The approval of such changes by said official and
that are not substantially adverse to the City shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution of the
addendum.
SECTION 3. This expenditure shall be charged to Project Account MR0102.
SECTION 4. This Municipal Order shall be effective from and after the date of its
adoption.
George
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, February 10, 2026
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, February 10, 2026
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City of Paducah
Contract Addendum for Executive Search Services
Executive Director of the Hotel Metropolitan
February 5, 2026
Purpose: This addendum shall cover additional work beyond original scope of work
for the Executive Search project (contract signed June 11, 2025) to recast
the role with a higher salary for the position in 2026. The role will go back
to market and portions of Phase 1 and all of Phase 2 will be redone to
seek an expanded candidate pool.
Additional work and deliverables includes:
• Create and manage communications with existing candidates
• Revise and update the Opportunity Guide
• Repost, monitor and manage new advertising
• Update and reimplement social media, announcements, promotions
and postings
• Redesign, update and implement new email marketing
• Process and evaluate all new applicants beyond the initial 18
Date(s) of Service:
This addendum will be in effect from the date of signature through the
hiring of an Executive Director.
Proposed Timeline, Fees and Expenses
KEES will relaunch all of the above activities in February 2026 and
anticipates a new pool of candidates in March /April 2026. The extra fee
to perform the revised and expanded work is $14,000. This $14,000 will
not be applied toward the final payment, per the original contract. The final
payment will be calculated per the contract in effect. Additional expenses
are not expected to exceed $2,000 for advertising and graphic design.
Upon execution, this Addendum becomes a part of the Executive Director contract
signed June 11, 2025, and both parties agree to the above-mentioned changes /
additions. All other terms not mentioned will remain the same.
Heather Eddy Date George P Bray Date
President and CEO, KEES Mayor, City of Paducah