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Authorizing the settlement of the pre-suit claims of Toledo Fire and Rescue firefighter Battalion Chief Karen Marquardt for the sum of $62,500; authorizing the payment not to exceed $6,000 for health insurance reimbursement; and authorizing the expenditure of $68,500 from the Risk Management Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Toledo Fire and Rescue firefighter Battalion Chief Karen Marquardt made certain pre-suit claims against the City of Toledo. Those claims have been resolved by a proposed settlement of $62,500 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 $62,500 in settlement of Battalion Chief Karen Marquardt's claims against the City of Toledo is approved. The amount is to be characterized as back pay for the period November 2, 2018, through September 30, 2020. The amount will be subject to applicable payroll deductions, and the City of Toledo and Battalion Chief Marquardt shall be responsible for their respective contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund corresponding to this amount.
SECTION 2. That payment not to exceed $6,000 is approved for the purpose of reimbursing Battalion Chief Marquardt the monthly cost of family health care coverage under COBRA should she and her family members remain eligible for COBRA, all subject to the terms of the settlement agreement.
SECTION 3. That payment of these claims is contingent upon the execution of the proper releases by Karen Marquardt.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw her warrant or warrants in the sum of $68,500 against Account No. 12000/7095/3383003ALL35G upon presentation of the proper vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance being an emergency measure shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergen...
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