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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY EMPLOYEE KURT BLEVINS
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WHEREAS, an overpayment of wages was discovered with respect to the above named City employee, where-in the employee became an exempt employee in October 2016 and has since been paid incorrectly for overtime worked; and,
WHEREAS, said discrepancy occurred between 2016 to 2020 and totals $10,126; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Blevins understands that he is responsible for paying said sum back to the City of Groveport by December 31, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, to that end, City Council wishes to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Mr. Blevins which will involve the latter forfeiting 200 hours of accumulated sick leave to satisfy his obligation to the City; and,
WHEREAS, while Council recognizes that pursuant to Groveport Codified Ordinance Section 143.01 employees separating from service from the City receive only 25% of their accumulated sick time, as long as, said separation involves retirement as opposed to resignation, and,
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the aforementioned provisions set forth in 143.01, Council is desirous of allowing Mr. Blevins to utilize his accumulated sick time to satisfy the stated obligation to prevent any further negative financial impact to a City employee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a reimbursement agreement with City employee Kurt Blevins for repayment of $10,126 to the City of Groveport for the incorrectly paid overtime between 2016 and 2020.
Section 2: That as part of said agreement Council authorizes the Administrator to accept 200 hours of sick leave accumulated by Mr. Blevins, notwithstanding the limitations set forth in Groveport Codified Ordinance Section 143.01.
Section 3: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC
Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director