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City of Dunsmuir AgendaPacket 2026-06-04

Dunsmuir Negotiates Multi-Year City Manager Contract With Cohrs

Base salary $155,000 (Year 1), $160,000 (Year 2), $165,000 (Year 3); plus $5,000 relocation assistance and $1,500/month housing stipend if residing in-cityCity of DunsmuirCOHRS, MATTHEWJune 4, 2026

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Description

The City of Dunsmuir is considering approval of a multi-year City Manager Employment Agreement with MATTHEW COHRS, starting July 6, 2026 with an initial three-year term and automatic extensions. The contract provides base salary escalating from $155,000 to $165,000, relocation assistance, housing stipend, benefits, and defined severance terms.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Base salary $155,000 (Year 1), $160,000 (Year 2), $165,000 (Year 3); plus $5,000 relocation assistance and $1,500/month housing stipend if residing in-city

Vendor

COHRS, MATTHEW

Agency

City of Dunsmuir, CA

Contract Type

STAFFING

Document Date

June 4, 2026

Contract Term

Initial term July 6, 2026 – July 6, 2029 with automatic one-year extensions each July 6 unless Council gives notice; severance provisions vary by year

Renewal Date

2029-07-06

Renewal Info

Agreement automatically extends one additional year on each July 6 unless the City Council provides notice of non-extension; includes severance of 3–5 months’ base salary depending on year if terminated without cause.

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