Dayton Engages Interim City Manager Under Temp Contract

The City of Dayton plans to approve a temporary employment contract with Gretchen Cassini to serve as Interim City Manager/Manager Pro Tem from July 6, 2026 through January 2, 2027 or until a permanent City Manager is hired. The agreement provides $5,000 for July 2026 and $10,000 per month thereafter, along with standard full-time benefits and at-will employment terms.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$5,000 for July 2026 pay period; $10,000 per month starting August 2026, plus standard full-time benefits

Contract type

STAFFING

Contract term

July 6, 2026 through January 2, 2027 or until a permanent City Manager is hired, whichever occurs first

Renewal date

2027-01-02

Renewal

Limited-term temporary employment ending January 2, 2027 or upon hiring of a permanent City Manager, whichever occurs first; no explicit renewal or extension options stated, though term could be modified in writing by both parties.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Dayton Agenda Special Session Meeting 2026-07-06

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the staffing contract by City of Dayton?

Cassini, Gretchen was awarded this staffing contract by City of Dayton, as recorded on July 6, 2026. The contract value is $5,000 for July 2026 pay period; $10,000 per month starting August 2026, plus standard full-time benefits.

How much is the Cassini, Gretchen contract with City of Dayton worth?

The Cassini, Gretchen contract with City of Dayton is valued at $5,000 for July 2026 pay period; $10,000 per month starting August 2026, plus standard full-time benefits, covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Staffing contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Dayton Agenda Special Session Meeting 2026-07-06 (Agenda), dated July 6, 2026 from City of Dayton. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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