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City of Topeka
Council Action Form
Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org |
| | | November 14, 2017 |
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| | | | | | | | | DATE: | November 14, 2017 | | | | CONTACT PERSON: | Shelly Starr, Chief of Litigation | DOCUMENT #: | | | SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT: | Stephen Thompson | PROJECT #: | | | CATEGORY/SUBCATEGORY | 011 Lawsuits / 002 Federal Court | | CIP PROJECT: | No | | | | ACTION OF COUNCIL: | | JOURNAL #: | | | | PAGE #: | |
| DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: |
APPROVAL of a proposed settlement agreement and release of all potential claims, including EEOC Charge No. 563-2017-01687 for payment of $25,000.
(Approval would allow for settlement of all potential claims against the City without litigation.) | | VOTING REQUIREMENTS: | | Majority vote of the Governing Body | | POLICY ISSUE: | The recommendation to settle is based on the desire to limit the potential liability and cost of defense. The Governing Body must approve any settlement over $10,000.
| | STAFF RECOMMENDATION: | | Staff recommends approval of the settlement proposal. | | BACKGROUND: | Mr. Thompson was employed by the City as a police officer. He alleges discrimination and other claims based on his employment and separation.
| | BUDGETARY IMPACT: | | $25,000 | | SOURCE OF FUNDING: | | Special Liability |
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