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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE AN EMPLOYMENT
DISPUTE FOR A TOTAL OF $50,000.00
WHEREAS, the City is actively working to resolve all outstanding disputes with the IBEW
and Boyd Morris arising from Mr. Morris' employment with the City as a lineman under a collective
bargaining agreement with the IBEW; and
WHEREAS, these disputes are both costly, time consuming and include filings with the
Local Union (IBEW 1547), other forums, and Worker's Compensation; and
WHEREAS, Boyd Morris and IBEW have offered settlement terms to the City for
$50,000.00 in exchange for dismissal of all claims against the City; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to settle under these terms; and
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WHEREAS, the settlement agreement provides for payment by the City of$30,000.00 as
follows: $1,500.00 to IBEW for related Union dues and $28,500 to reimburse AMUJIA for
payments in a compromise and release agreement ( C & R). An additional $20,000.00 will be
payable by AMUJIA in the C & R.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to pay a total of $30,000.00, in
conjunction with a $20,000 payment by AMUJIA, pursuant to a settlement agreement with Boyd
Morris, which settlement agreement is also hereby approved.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th
day ofJune, 2007.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-062
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AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a settlement agreement
to resolve an employment dispute
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
This is a global settlement pursuant to a settlement agreement pertaining to all
outstanding grievances, complaints and workers compensation claims relating to Boyd
Morris, who had been employed by the City as a lineman pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement with IBEW.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this Resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2007- authorizing the City Manager to pay a total of
$30,000.00, in conjunction with $20,000 to be paid by AML/JIA, pursuant to a global
settlement agreement with Boyd Morris and IBEW.