Number
000842
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of disability discrimination charge entitled James Karppi v. City of Milwaukee, et al, EEOC Charge No. 26G990283, 26GA00467, ERD Case No. 199803840, 200000029. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of EEOC Charge No. 26G990283, 26GA00467, ERD Case No. 199803840, 200000029 of James Karppi v. City of Milwaukee, Office of Comptroller, Department of Employee Relations, and City Development Commission in the amount of $25,500.00 which represents back pay, and $26,500.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs.
Body
Whereas, The charging party, James Karppi, filed discrimination charges with the ERD and EEOC, claiming discrimination based upon disability and/or perceived disability and retaliation, in connection with his involuntary leave of absence and his failure to obtain a transfer or other position; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $26,500.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs, and $25,500.00 which represents back pay, from which all appropriate payroll deductions will be made including state and federal taxes; and the charging party, James Karppi waives and release any and all other or further damage claims, including pension contributions, as set forth in the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to execute the Settlement Agreement, and be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $26,500.00, payable to Murray & Cross, which represents attorneys fees and costs, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 636506 2631 S118, and be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $25,500.00 to James Karppi which represents back pay, and from which all necessary and appropriate payroll deductions will be made including all federal and state taxes, in full and final settlement of this lawsuit and any related matter, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the City Comptroller's Wage and Salaries Account, Account No. 0001 2110 R999 006000.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
MRH:mrh
10/3/00
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