SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Agree to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation agreement between Rose Lara and the City of Clearwater and settle the case for $50,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Ms. Lara is currently employed by the City. In 2008, she alleged she was denied a promotion to Storm Water Technician III and was subsequently disciplined for raising a concern about the promotion denial. The City denied the allegations and provided the EEOC documentation justifying its actions.
Ms. Lara was subsequently promoted to Storm Water Technician III in July 2013 and to Public Utility Supervisor I in August 2013.
The EEOC determined that reasonable cause existed that a violation had occurred and offered the City the opportunity to settle the case. After evaluating the circumstances and the viability of witnesses, staff has determined that settling the case is the appropriate course of action.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter amendment in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund reserves to the General Fund Non-Departmental program will provide funding for the settlement.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A