08/07/2007 Resolutions 2007-188RESOLUTION 2007-188
WHEREAS, in February, 2005, former Emergency Management Director, Howard
Maxon, was terminated from city employment on the charges of misconduct; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2005, at a hearing before the Grand Island City Council,
the termination of Howard Maxon was upheld; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maxon appealed this decision to the Hall County District Court
where the termination was upheld, but was then reversed by the Supreme Court of the State of
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to resolve this dispute both parties agreed to mediation and
a potential settlement agreement in the amount of $325,000 has been negotiated between the parties;
and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City approve the terms to such negotiated
settlement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Settlement Agreement has been reviewed and approved by
the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Settlement Agreement in the amount of
$325,000 between the City of Grand Island and Howard Maxon is hereby approved for the
settlement of all employment issues to be paid in the manner mediated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such settlement agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 7, 2007.
Margare ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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August 7, 2007 d City Attorney