File #: R-101-21    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2021 In control: Human Resources Department
On agenda: 3/2/2021 Final action: 3/2/2021
Title: Recognizing the valor and ultimate sacrifice of Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker; confirming the City's commitment to Kennah Miller and Grayson Stalker, children of Officer Stalker; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Speaking Points
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Police Officer Brandon Stalker
Department of Human Resources
Tyrome Alexander (x1031)

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Recognizing the valor and ultimate sacrifice of Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker; confirming the City's commitment to Kennah Miller and Grayson Stalker, children of Officer Stalker; and declaring an emergency.

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
On January 18, 2021, Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker was fatally wounded in the line of duty. Officer Stalker is survived by his fianc?, Ashley Ohmer, and his two young children. In recognition of his bravery and ultimate sacrifice, the City of Toledo wishes to collectively acknowledge its debt and affirm its commitment to the health and well-being of Officer Stalker's children.

To that end, the City of Toledo wishes to ensure that full health insurance benefits continue to be paid, uninterrupted, on behalf of Officer Stalker's children until such time as other medical benefits to which Officer Stalker's children are entitled become available, or until the children reach adulthood.

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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the Council of the City of Toledo recognizes the valor and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Brandon Stalker and wishes to show support for Officer Stalker's family.

SECTION 2. That the Council of the City of Toledo affirms and commits to the promise by the Mayor of the City of Toledo that medical benefits shall continue uninterrupted for Officer Stalker's two children, subject to the rules and procedures of the City's health plan, until such time as other healthcare benefits become available to all or each of them, or until Officer Stalker's youngest child, Grayson Stalker, reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 3. That the Clerk of Council hereby is authorized and directed to forward an official copy of this resolution to Kennah Miller and Grayson Stalker.

SECTION 4. That this resolution is he...

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