Explanation
Background:
This Ordinance is submitted to settle the lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633, as well as any potential claims Ms. Davis has or may have as of the date the settlement agreement is fully executed, in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00). Ms. Davis is a former employee of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. Ms. Davis has alleged race discrimination, race harassment, retaliation and/or intentional infliction of emotional distress at her place of employment.
Fiscal Impact:
This ordinance authorizes the settlement of the lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633; Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement; however, sufficient monies are available within the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund for this purpose.
Emergency action is requested for this ordinance to be effective immediately in order for the parties to effectuate the settlement of lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633, which is the best interest of the City, and to pay the agreed to sum without delay thereby mitigating any potential claim of further liability.
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To authorize and direct the City attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633; to authorize the expenditure of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the litigation; to authorize the transfer of said funds from the Citywide Account into the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Anita Davis is a former employee of the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department as a Public Relations Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Davis filed an appeal with the Ohio Court of Appeals, Tenth Appellate District, pend...
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