City Manager's Contract Renewed; Czymbor's Review Is Positive, but There Are Some Concerns

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Byline: MARY HURST

FERNANDINA BEACH - City Manager Michael Czymbor's contract was renewed in a 3-2 vote by city commissioners Tuesday. He got a 3.5 percent raise to $100,131 and a severance package.

In addition, his contract, which had been year to year, now has no term. He can be terminated for or without cause at any time, serving at the pleasure of the City Commission.

Also added was a severance clause for pay and benefits should Czymbor be terminated with or without cause except if he were involved in criminal activity.

The termination clause includes sick pay, compensatory time and insurance, to four months this year, five months next year and six months in subsequent years. The …