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Authorizing the settlement of the pre-suit claims of Toledo Fire and Rescue firefighter Lt. Kari Gonzalez for the sum of $100,000; authorizing the expenditure of $100,000 from the Risk Management Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Toledo Fire and Rescue firefighter Lt. Kari Gonzalez made certain pre-suit claims against the City of Toledo. Those claims have been resolved by a proposed settlement of $100,000 without an admission of liability for any violation of state or federal law.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That payment of $100,000 in settlement of Lt. Kari Gonzalez's claims against the City of Toledo is approved. The amount is to be characterized as back pay for the period September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2020. The amount will be subject to applicable deductions, and the City of Toledo and Lt. Gonzalez shall be responsible for their respective contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund corresponding to this amount.
SECTION 2. That payment of these claims is contingent upon the execution of the proper releases by Kari Gonzalez.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw her warrant or warrants in the sum of $100,000.00 against Account No. 12000/7095/3383003ALL35G upon presentation of the proper vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance being an emergency measure shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property and for the further reason that this ordinance must be immediately effective in order to implement the terms of the settlement.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ ...
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