Number
020421
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution to authorize settlement of disability discrimination charge entitled Michael R. Daniels v. City of Milwaukee, et al, EEOC Charge No. 26GA01278, ERD Case No. CR200001917. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of EEOC Charge No. 26GA01278, ERD Case No. CR200001917, Michael R. Daniels v. City of Milwaukee, Department of Public Works, Sanitation Division in the amount of $28,000.00 which represents reimbursement for attorneys fees and costs, reinstatement to employment, restoration of pension contributions and service credit and reimbursement of disability pension allowance to the Employes' Retirement System.
Body
Whereas, The charging party, Michael R. Daniels, filed a discrimination charge with the Equal Rights Division of the State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development (ERD), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), claiming discrimination based upon refusal to provide reasonable accommodation for disability in October, 1999; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $28,000.00 which represents reimbursement for attorneys fees and costs, reinstatement to employment with the Sanitation Division, Department of Public Works, restoration of pension contributions and pension service credit, and reimbursement of disability pension allowance to the Employes' Retirement System, as set forth in the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release attached to the file; 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 ...
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