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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page Six <br />City of Arden Hills <br /> <br />MDA has performed these and other similar services in the various selection projects we have <br />undertaken. These can be discllssed with the City at the conclusion of the selection process, or <br />incorporated into the process earlier through discussion in an initial planning meeting. Fees for <br />these additional steps are not shown in the "Estimated Fees and Expenses" below, but would be <br />discussed and agreed to with the Board prior to approving any of these steps. <br /> <br />References <br /> <br />As mentioned, a record ofMDA's experience with public sector assessment and selection is <br />attached. Because the work spans a considerable period oftime, some of the individuals listed as <br />contacts may be difficult to reach. <br /> <br />Estimated Fees, Expenses, and Timeframe <br /> <br />The information that follows summarizes the project steps, and provi<!es cost estimates. Cost <br />estimates are developed based on past experience, and an assumed number of approximately 25-30 <br />applicants. MDA stafffees range from $175-$375/hour for various members of the proposed <br />project team. The fees below are estimates only and can be adjusted to reflect the specific <br />approach we would take if selected for this project. <br /> <br />For its purposes, the City can assume that the lower end of any cost range is appropriate if they <br />believe substantial planning, development, or other preparation is not necessary. Whether the City <br />incurs costs closer to the minimum or maximum also depends on a number of its decisions and <br />choices, sllch as how many candidates to conduct reference checks and assessments for, etc. We <br />believe, however, that by capitalizing on our past experience, we can help the City complete the <br />City Administrator selection in an economical fashion, and very likely for less than the maximum <br />cost estimated. The April I start date is proposed only so that the Board can understand the relative <br />timing of subsequent steps. <br /> <br />Once MDA and the City design the details of the process, MDA could provide a more detailed and <br />realistic cost proposal and timeframe. <br /> <br />PROJECT STEPS AND ACTIVITIES TIME~'RAME COST ESTIMATE <br /> . <br />1. Profile Development <br /> . Initial planning meeting April I $2500-$5000 <br /> . Review and/or update of existing materials April 15 <br /> . Develop final job description and position prospectus, April 30 <br /> discuss with and gain City approval <br />2. Recruitment <br /> . Research and propose advertising plan April 15 $7000-$10,000 <br /> . Place ads, conduct mailings, place announcements, April15-June 30 <br /> conduct personal phone calls, assemble candidate pool <br />