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97-185Q�I����,�s Council File � �� — \ V� Green Sheet { 31189 RESOLUTION 41NTiPAtl�. MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Committee: Date RESOLVED, Thai apon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City, in a form to be approved by th� ::ity Attomey the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the ���3gment aud Compromise Fund, #09070-511, to C�nthia Guidaboni and Steve I3eikens, her �,ttocney, the sum of $24,000.00 in full settlement of her claims for damages against the City �f St. Paul and a11 its employees, as of February 12, 1997, as more particulazly set out ir, the summoiss and complaint. Requested by Department of: .� Adopted by Council: Date�,,,_,�,�,5 `�q� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY� �� a-.� Approved by Mayor: Date �/ ��s �- BY� f �L " i/`� City At 7�. r. �� / �L/ � � �� 11LL-�i �� - Form Approved by City Attorney BY:[__���� � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �/L�-��� ��G'Y�7` �/� 4�l 5 � R'1 - i 8'_S DEPAR7MENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � Eity Attorney 2/14/97 GREEN SHEE _-. 3_� CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDA7E MRIALIDATE � DEPARTMEMDIflECfOR Q CIT'CAUNCIL Frank E. Villauine II2, assicx �cmnnonNEr Qcmc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BV (DATE) MUYBEP FON O BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SEflVICES DIR. 266-87 qOUTING Oi1UEH � MAYOR (OR ASSISTAN'n � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Cynthia Guidaboni against the City of St. Paul Por $24,000. qEWMMENDA710N5: npqcve (A) orAejen (A) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOWING �UE5170NS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SEFVICE COMMISSION �� Has Nis per5on/firm ever worketl under a COntraCt for Mis tlBpartment? � — CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO — �� F _ 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? YES NO _ DISiRICi COUR7 _ 3. Dces fhis person/firm possess a skill no[ normal ly possessed by any curteM ciry employee? SUPPOpTSWHICHCOUNqLO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answero on seperete aheet and attaeh to graen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOHTUNITY (Who, Whet, When, NTere, Why): Cynthia Guidaboni, a former St. Paul Police Reserve Officer, brought suit in United States district court against her former supervisor, Sergeant Steven Golden, the St. Paul Police Department, and the City of St. Paul (defendants). Aer complaint set forth incidents of alleged sexual harassment that violated both state and federal constitutions, the Minnesota Human Rights Aot, as well as claims of ne li ent retention and supervision by the Police ADVANTAGESIF�POIIC�:t3Ilent and the City. Guidaboni claims Sergeant Golden's r�• — conduct caused her emotional and physical injuries, medical expenses of $9,200 for asthma attacks and psychiatric treatment for depression, and $10,000 for six months of lost wages. She also claims that her complaints to the Police Department caused her to be terminated as a reserve officer. Sergeant Golden admits to some behavior but asserts he had a personal relationship with Guidaboni and the behavior was not unwelcome. Guidaboni seeks compensatory DISADVANTAGE t and intentional. Additionally, if Guidaboni were to prevail at trial on the constitutional or Human Rights Aat violations, the City would be liable for her attorney fees. The City brought a summary judgment motion on all claims on February 12, 1997. The judge indicated he was reluatant to grant the motion in its entirety which would have resulted in a trial on some claims. The judge also advised the City that he would DISADVANTAGE : ' encouraged settlement negotiations between the parties. The parties eventually agreed to a payment of $24,000.00 in exchange for a release of all claims against all parties subjected to approval by the City Council. Given the judge's rulings and the risk of an adverse result at trial, this office recommends approval of the settlement. TOTAL AMOUNT OP TRANSACTION $ 94 T Q(ln _(1(1 COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE TOT't Liability pCTIVITYNUMBEH �9070 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPLAIN) Q�I����,�s Council File � �� — \ V� Green Sheet { 31189 RESOLUTION 41NTiPAtl�. MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Committee: Date RESOLVED, Thai apon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City, in a form to be approved by th� ::ity Attomey the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the ���3gment aud Compromise Fund, #09070-511, to C�nthia Guidaboni and Steve I3eikens, her �,ttocney, the sum of $24,000.00 in full settlement of her claims for damages against the City �f St. Paul and a11 its employees, as of February 12, 1997, as more particulazly set out ir, the summoiss and complaint. Requested by Department of: .� Adopted by Council: Date�,,,_,�,�,5 `�q� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY� �� a-.� Approved by Mayor: Date �/ ��s �- BY� f �L " i/`� City At 7�. r. �� / �L/ � � �� 11LL-�i �� - Form Approved by City Attorney BY:[__���� � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �/L�-��� ��G'Y�7` �/� 4�l 5 � R'1 - i 8'_S DEPAR7MENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � Eity Attorney 2/14/97 GREEN SHEE _-. 3_� CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDA7E MRIALIDATE � DEPARTMEMDIflECfOR Q CIT'CAUNCIL Frank E. Villauine II2, assicx �cmnnonNEr Qcmc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BV (DATE) MUYBEP FON O BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SEflVICES DIR. 266-87 qOUTING Oi1UEH � MAYOR (OR ASSISTAN'n � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Cynthia Guidaboni against the City of St. Paul Por $24,000. qEWMMENDA710N5: npqcve (A) orAejen (A) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOWING �UE5170NS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SEFVICE COMMISSION �� Has Nis per5on/firm ever worketl under a COntraCt for Mis tlBpartment? � — CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO — �� F _ 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? YES NO _ DISiRICi COUR7 _ 3. Dces fhis person/firm possess a skill no[ normal ly possessed by any curteM ciry employee? SUPPOpTSWHICHCOUNqLO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answero on seperete aheet and attaeh to graen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOHTUNITY (Who, Whet, When, NTere, Why): Cynthia Guidaboni, a former St. Paul Police Reserve Officer, brought suit in United States district court against her former supervisor, Sergeant Steven Golden, the St. Paul Police Department, and the City of St. Paul (defendants). Aer complaint set forth incidents of alleged sexual harassment that violated both state and federal constitutions, the Minnesota Human Rights Aot, as well as claims of ne li ent retention and supervision by the Police ADVANTAGESIF�POIIC�:t3Ilent and the City. Guidaboni claims Sergeant Golden's r�• — conduct caused her emotional and physical injuries, medical expenses of $9,200 for asthma attacks and psychiatric treatment for depression, and $10,000 for six months of lost wages. She also claims that her complaints to the Police Department caused her to be terminated as a reserve officer. Sergeant Golden admits to some behavior but asserts he had a personal relationship with Guidaboni and the behavior was not unwelcome. Guidaboni seeks compensatory DISADVANTAGE t and intentional. Additionally, if Guidaboni were to prevail at trial on the constitutional or Human Rights Aat violations, the City would be liable for her attorney fees. The City brought a summary judgment motion on all claims on February 12, 1997. The judge indicated he was reluatant to grant the motion in its entirety which would have resulted in a trial on some claims. The judge also advised the City that he would DISADVANTAGE : ' encouraged settlement negotiations between the parties. The parties eventually agreed to a payment of $24,000.00 in exchange for a release of all claims against all parties subjected to approval by the City Council. Given the judge's rulings and the risk of an adverse result at trial, this office recommends approval of the settlement. TOTAL AMOUNT OP TRANSACTION $ 94 T Q(ln _(1(1 COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE TOT't Liability pCTIVITYNUMBEH �9070 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPLAIN) Q�I����,�s Council File � �� — \ V� Green Sheet { 31189 RESOLUTION 41NTiPAtl�. MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Committee: Date RESOLVED, Thai apon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City, in a form to be approved by th� ::ity Attomey the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the ���3gment aud Compromise Fund, #09070-511, to C�nthia Guidaboni and Steve I3eikens, her �,ttocney, the sum of $24,000.00 in full settlement of her claims for damages against the City �f St. Paul and a11 its employees, as of February 12, 1997, as more particulazly set out ir, the summoiss and complaint. Requested by Department of: .� Adopted by Council: Date�,,,_,�,�,5 `�q� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY� �� a-.� Approved by Mayor: Date �/ ��s �- BY� f �L " i/`� City At 7�. r. �� / �L/ � � �� 11LL-�i �� - Form Approved by City Attorney BY:[__���� � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �/L�-��� ��G'Y�7` �/� 4�l 5 � R'1 - i 8'_S DEPAR7MENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATED � Eity Attorney 2/14/97 GREEN SHEE _-. 3_� CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDA7E MRIALIDATE � DEPARTMEMDIflECfOR Q CIT'CAUNCIL Frank E. Villauine II2, assicx �cmnnonNEr Qcmc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BV (DATE) MUYBEP FON O BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SEflVICES DIR. 266-87 qOUTING Oi1UEH � MAYOR (OR ASSISTAN'n � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Cynthia Guidaboni against the City of St. Paul Por $24,000. qEWMMENDA710N5: npqcve (A) orAejen (A) PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOWING �UE5170NS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SEFVICE COMMISSION �� Has Nis per5on/firm ever worketl under a COntraCt for Mis tlBpartment? � — CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO — �� F _ 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? YES NO _ DISiRICi COUR7 _ 3. Dces fhis person/firm possess a skill no[ normal ly possessed by any curteM ciry employee? SUPPOpTSWHICHCOUNqLO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answero on seperete aheet and attaeh to graen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOHTUNITY (Who, Whet, When, NTere, Why): Cynthia Guidaboni, a former St. Paul Police Reserve Officer, brought suit in United States district court against her former supervisor, Sergeant Steven Golden, the St. Paul Police Department, and the City of St. Paul (defendants). Aer complaint set forth incidents of alleged sexual harassment that violated both state and federal constitutions, the Minnesota Human Rights Aot, as well as claims of ne li ent retention and supervision by the Police ADVANTAGESIF�POIIC�:t3Ilent and the City. Guidaboni claims Sergeant Golden's r�• — conduct caused her emotional and physical injuries, medical expenses of $9,200 for asthma attacks and psychiatric treatment for depression, and $10,000 for six months of lost wages. She also claims that her complaints to the Police Department caused her to be terminated as a reserve officer. Sergeant Golden admits to some behavior but asserts he had a personal relationship with Guidaboni and the behavior was not unwelcome. Guidaboni seeks compensatory DISADVANTAGE t and intentional. Additionally, if Guidaboni were to prevail at trial on the constitutional or Human Rights Aat violations, the City would be liable for her attorney fees. The City brought a summary judgment motion on all claims on February 12, 1997. The judge indicated he was reluatant to grant the motion in its entirety which would have resulted in a trial on some claims. The judge also advised the City that he would DISADVANTAGE : ' encouraged settlement negotiations between the parties. The parties eventually agreed to a payment of $24,000.00 in exchange for a release of all claims against all parties subjected to approval by the City Council. Given the judge's rulings and the risk of an adverse result at trial, this office recommends approval of the settlement. TOTAL AMOUNT OP TRANSACTION $ 94 T Q(ln _(1(1 COST/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE TOT't Liability pCTIVITYNUMBEH �9070 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPLAIN)