Explanation
This Ordinance is submitted to settle the lawsuit known as Steve Sloan v. City of Columbus, Case No. C2-05-949 in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, and, to settle Grievance 244-2004 filed by AFSCME Local 1632 for and on behalf of Steve Sloan in the total amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($130,000.00) of which Sixty Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00) is to be paid to the plaintiff, Steve Sloan and his attorney, Daniel Klos; and, Sixty Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($65,000.00) is to be paid to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System to the credit of Steve Sloan. The cases filed for or on behalf of Steve Sloan assert that the City of Columbus has violated federal and state law as well as the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement in terminating his employment with the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus has denied any liability in the action terminating the employment of Steve Sloan.
Fiscal Impact: Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement; however sufficient monies are available in the appropriate account to pay the amount of this claim. Companion legislation will cause an appropriate transfer of funds between accounts.
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To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit of Steve Sloan v. City of Columbus, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Case No. C2-05-949, to authorize the expenditure of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($130,000.00), and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 2226-2006 PASSED 12/11/2006)
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WHEREAS, on October 18, 2005, the plaintiff Steve Sloan filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, and,
WHEREAS, AFSCME Local 1632 has filed a grievance for or on behalf of Steve Sloan, and,
WHEREAS, Following the evaluation of plaintiffs' claims in the co...
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