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CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Meeting Date: 5/19/2021 
Agenda Category:CONSENT RESOLUTION
Subject: 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF RUSSELL BYRD V. CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICES CASE NO. 211130-01845 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $61,698.66; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE PAYMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AFTER RECEIVING A GENERAL RELEASE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Recommendation/Motion: 

That City Council approves the settlement agreement with Sergeant Russell Byrd. 

Originating Dept Human Resources  Costs $61,698.66 
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Background/Summary: 

Mr. Byrd was terminated from employment with the City of Riviera Beach (“the City”) on September 4, 2020.  Thereafter, Mr. Byrd grieved his termination.  The City denied his grievance and sustained the termination.  Thereafter, Mr. Byrd filed a claim for arbitration against the City, styled as, Russell Byrd vs. City of Rivera Beach, FMCS Case No. 211130-01845 (“Arbitration Claim”).  To resolve this dispute, the City wishes to rescind the termination, provide Mr. Byrd with back pay, and credit his leave balances.  The parties have reached a full and final compromise and settlement of all matters, claims, known and unknown arising out of Mr. Byrd’s termination on September 4, 2020 for a total sum $61,698.66, subject to City Council approval.  This resolution rescinds Resolution 27-21 ratified on March 17, 2021. Mr. Byrd's employment with the City was reinstated on April 21, 2021.

 
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ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionUpload DateType
HR-City_Council_Memo-Settlement_R._Byrd_2dj_(003).docxHR Settlement Memorandum5/13/2021Cover Memo
HR-Resolution_No_27-21_Settlement_R_Byrd_.docxHR-Resolution4/28/2021Cover Memo
Settlement__Release_-_Russell_Byrd.docxSettlement Agreement - R. Byrd3/10/2021Agreement
REVIEWERS:
DepartmentReviewerActionDate
Human ResourcesYoung, EurekaApproved4/28/2021 - 5:17 PM
AttorneyMutamba, DeniseApproved4/28/2021 - 5:39 PM
City ClerkSmith, Tawanna Approved4/29/2021 - 8:09 AM
City Manager Monroe, LuecindaApproved5/13/2021 - 6:10 PM