HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-105 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-105
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT MATTER
WHEREAS, the City and William Ross wish to enter into a written agreement
outlining the terms and conditions for Mr. Ross' separation from the City's employ; and
WHEREAS, attached hereto and incorporated here and by reference is Exhibit A as
a proposed agreement between the City and Mr. Ross setting forth the terms and conditions for the
termination of the employment relationship between the City and Mr. Ross; and
WHEREAS, those terms and conditions are reasonable and proper.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute the agreement as set
forth in Exhibit A and to implement the employee resignation release agreement.
July 14, 2003
Date
Mayo/
ATTEST: . City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bob Peppe
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-105
Exhibit A
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
t BETWEEN
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
AND
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2003, by and
between the CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter the
"City"), and William Ross, an individual (hereinafter "Employee").
WITNESSETH:
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements as set
forth herein the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by both parries, the City and the Employee
agree as follows:
1. RESIGNATION. The Employee hereby resigns from his employment with the City of
Brooklyn Center effective June 19, 2003.
2. RELEASE. In consideration of the Employee giving the City the attached Release,
Employee shall be paid an amount equal to 162 calendar days which equals 115 working days of pay
which starts June 6 through November 15, 2003, less customary payroll deductions. Payment shall be
made after the rights of rescission have expired.
3. INSURANCE. The City shall continue in full force and effect and pay June through
November 2003, all employer benefit contributions on behalf of Employee.
4. RESTRAINT. The termination of an employment relationship can be difficult for both
parties. Both parties agree to end this relationship in a mutually respectful manner.
5. RESCISSION. This Agreement shall be void if Employee rescinds the Release within the
time limit set forth in the Release.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Employee have approved and executed this
Agreement on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MN EMPLOYEE:
BY:
City Manager Employee
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-105
Exhibit A
EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION
RELEASE AGREEMENT
Resi--nation. I, WWiam Ross (hereinafter "Employee") hereby acknowledges and
confirms his resignation as an employee of City of Brooklyn Center effective June 11 , 2003.
Employee will provide the City with a letter of resignation on the date he signs this Release
Agreement.
Release of Claims. I, William Ross agree to accept (jp days of leave with pay,
offered by the City of Brooklyn Center as extraordinary compensation to be paid upon the final
execution of this Release Agreement. In return for this valuable consideration given by the City,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is expressly acknowledged, Employee hereby releases the
City and all of its officers, directors, agents, employees, elected officials, appointed officials,
successors and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, causes of action, debts, damages or
obligations that Employee, or his heirs and assigns, have or may have in the future which arise
from Employee's employment with the City, including, but not limited to, claims arising under
the Minnesota Veterans Preference Act, claims under federal, state and local laws prohibiting
employment discrimination such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Acknowledement of Readinsz and Understandine. Employee acknowledges that he has read this
Release Agreement carefully and fully understands all its provisions; that he has voluntarily
entered into this Release Agreement; and that he intends to abide by all its terms. Employee
acknowledges having been advised to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Release
Agreement. Employee further acknowledges that no other promises or agreements of any kind
have been made to or with Employee to cause him to sign this Release Agreement, and that he is
competent to execute this Release Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-105
Exhibit A
Notice of Rights of Rescission. Employee acknowledges having been advised that he may have
twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date he. receives this Release Agreement to consider it.
Employee understands that he may rescind this Release Agreement within seven (7) calendar
days of the date of execution of the Release Agreement to reinstate claims under the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act and within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of execution
of this Release Agreement to reinstate claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Employee understands that if he rescinds that he shall forfeit the compensation outlined above. If
Employee chooses to rescind, he agrees to do so according to the following procedures:
1. Employee will notify the City in writing and deliver or mail the Notice of
Rescission to the Michael J. McCauley, City Manager for the City of Brooklyn
.Center; 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430;
2. If Employee sends the notice by mail, he understands that it must be:
a. Postmarked within the 15-day period;
b. Properly addressed to the Michael J. McCauley, City Manager for the City of
Brooklyn Center; 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, NIN
55430;
c. Sent by certified mail/return receipt requested.
Dated: ~ ^ l F , 2003
William Ross
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
On this jy day of 7(,f-,n o 2003, before me personally appeared
to me personally known, and known to be the person individually who executed the above
instrument and who acknowledged to me that act of signing and sealing thereof.
Notary Public
MARIA L. ROSENBAUM
NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA
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