Explanation
Background:
This Ordinance is submitted to settle all claims related to Brianne Schell’s employment with and separation from the City of Columbus, in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($60,000.00). Ms. Schell has alleged sex discrimination and/or retaliation at her place of employment.
Fiscal Impact:
To allow for the transfer of funds from the general fund city wide account and increase appropriations within the Health Special Revenue fund to ensure that funds are available to pay the settlement of all claims with Brianne Schell.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle all claims with Brianne Schell; to authorize the Board of Health to expend Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($60,000.00) in settlement of the claims; to authorize a transfer from the General fund to the Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize an increase of appropriation within the Health Special Revenue fund to provide for the settlement of all claims with Brianne Schell; and to declare an emergency. (60,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Brianne Schell was employed by Columbus Public Health as a Management Analyst II from February 13, 2023 until she resigned from her employment with the City, effective January 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, after she resigned from her employment, Ms. Schell made certain claims to the City, alleging that she had been subjected to sex discrimination and retaliation at her place of employment; and
WHEREAS, following the evaluation of the claims and the risk of potential litigation of the claims against the City, the parties reached an agreement to settle this matter in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($60,000.00) which was deemed acceptable by the City of Columbus, Columbus Public Health, along with a release of the City of Columbus and its employees from further liability; and
WHEREAS, settlement of the claims along with a release of the City of Columbus and its employees from further liability...
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