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A Resolution Approving an Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC for an Interim Chief Financial Officer In an Amount Not-to-Exceed $225,000 and Authorizing Its Execution
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Introduction
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The Villages uses a temporary staffing agency to employ the Village’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. The Village has hired a permanent Finance Director who will assume day-to-day responsibility for the financial operations of the Village, while the Interim CFO will focus on strategic financial leadership and support a seamless transition of the Village’s finances for a one-year period.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• On August 27, 2024, the Board approved an amendment to the Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT, changing the not-to-exceed amount and extending the term.
• On April 30, 2024, the Board approved an amendment to the Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT, changing the not-to-exceed amount and extending the term.
• On January 30, 2024, the Village Board approved an Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT.
Background
The Village has utilized MGT to lease interim Chief Financial Officer Donna Gayden since September of 2023 when the previous permanent CFO vacated the position. Interim CFO Gayden has provided consistent leadership for the Finance Department and the Village through a series of budget and audit cycles while the Village conducted a recruitment for a permanent head of the finance department. As of March 3, 2025, Carrie Marckess has joined the Village as the Finance Director taking the lead on financial operations. To ensure a seamless transition, staff recommend maintaining the leasing agreement with MGT for one additional year. This will allow the new Finance Director to step into existing financial projects such as the annual audit, the long-term strategic planning, and the budget without losing Interim CFO Gayden’s knowledge and skills. It will also allow the Finance Director to make key hires, including the newly created Budget Manager position, while maintaining capacity for the department as a whole.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
This agreement is partially funded in the Finance Department’s External Support account no. 1001.41300.101.530667. Additional funds will be requested via a budget amendment.
Staffing Impact
This leasing agreement will ensure a stable and successful transition of financial leadership over a one-year period.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommend adopting the resolution to approve the leasing agreement.
Advantages:
• Ensures smooth succession of financial operations
• Allows effective transition and on-ramp for new staff
Disadvantages
• The costs associated with this transition exceed the budgeted funds
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Village Board could elect to not approve an employee leasing agreement with MGT or approve a shorter leasing agreement
Advantages:
• Cost savings related to the contract
Disadvantages:
• Decreases stability of finance leadership transition
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director
Reviewed By: Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. MGT Leasing Agreement