Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JANE HOWINGTON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to sign a settlement agreement with Jane Howington, the former City Manager, resolving all disputes between her and the city and deleting the prior non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses from the prior separation agreement.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City is currently in litigation with the former City Manager. While significant disputes exist on each material point in the case, in order to avoid additional litigation and the time, expense, and resources necessary to see the case through the end, this agreement is being entered.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, an emergency clause is required in order to meet the timing requirements of the agreement and to resolve the pending litigation.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a settlement agreement with Jane Howington.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager