Explanation
Background:
This Ordinance is submitted to settle any and all claims related to Denise Bauer’s employment with and separation from the City of Columbus, in the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($195,000.00). Ms. Bauer’s claims relate to a discrepancy in previously unreported overtime hours she worked while employed by the City and this settlement is to avoid potential litigation of such claims.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement; however, sufficient monies are available within the Department of Finance’s Citywide Account for this purpose.
Emergency action is requested for this ordinance to be effective immediately in order for the parties to effectuate the settlement of Ms. Bauer’s potential claims against the City, which is in the best interest of the City, and to pay the agreed to sum without delay.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claim of Denise Bauer; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($195,000.00) in settlement of this claim; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, Denise Bauer was employed by the City of Columbus as an Executive Assistant I since 2017 and she resigned from her employment with the City, effective December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, After she resigned from her employment with the City, Ms. Bauer notified the City of a discrepancy in previously unreported overtime hours she worked while employed with the City; and
WHEREAS, following the evaluation of the claims and the risk of potential litigation of the claims against the City, a settlement in the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($195,000.00) to be paid by the City was deemed acceptable by the City of Columbus, Office of the Mayor, along with a release of the City of Columbus and its employees from any poten...
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