City of La Marque Awards Staffing Contract to Burkhart, Shawna (August 2026)

The City of La Marque approved an employment agreement with Shawna Burkhart to serve as City Manager starting August 24, 2026, providing a $190,000 annual salary, vehicle allowance, relocation reimbursement up to $16,000, and comprehensive family health benefits under an at-will, indefinite term. The agreement includes detailed termination and severance terms aligned with the City Charter.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$190,000.00 annually, plus $600/month vehicle allowance, relocation reimbursement up to $16,000, and family health premium coverage

Contract type

STAFFING

Contract term

Indefinite at-will term commencing August 24, 2026; subject to Charter removal procedures

Renewal

Employment is at-will and indefinite; severance terms include one month’s salary for certain "For Cause" terminations without misconduct and four months’ salary for terminations other than for cause after a six-month probation, subject to statutory caps. No fixed renewal date; agreement continues until terminated.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of La Marque Agenda Packet 2026-08-19

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the staffing contract by City of La Marque?

Burkhart, Shawna was awarded this staffing contract by City of La Marque, as recorded on August 19, 2026. The contract value is $190,000.00 annually, plus $600/month vehicle allowance, relocation reimbursement up to $16,000, and family health premium coverage.

How much is the Burkhart, Shawna contract with City of La Marque worth?

The Burkhart, Shawna contract with City of La Marque is valued at $190,000.00 annually, plus $600/month vehicle allowance, relocation reimbursement up to $16,000, and family health premium coverage, covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of La Marque Agenda Packet 2026-08-19 (AgendaPacket), dated August 19, 2026 from City of La Marque. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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