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County Administrator's Report 12. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/07/2019
Issue: Authorization to Take Action Regarding Defaulted Contracts For Reimbursement of Training Expenses
From:	JOHN DOSH
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Take Action Regarding Defaulted Contracts for Reimbursement of Training Expenses - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning authorization for legal action related to defaulted Contracts for reimbursement of Paramedic School expenses:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to file a small claims case against James Kenealy related to the default of his respective Contract for reimbursement of training expenses; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman to sign, all documents related to the aforementioned action.

BACKGROUND:

On August 4, 2017, James Kenealy entered into separate Agreements with Escambia County. The aforementioned Agreement outlined his committment to provide two years of service to the Public Safety Department post graduation from the training program. In return, the County would cover the cost of tuition, fees, and uniforms associated with the training program. Mr. Kenealy tendered his resignation as a full-time employee prior to fulfilling his two-year commitment. Mr. Kenealy was provided a 36-month window of opportunity during which he was requested to fulfill the financial obligations of his Agreement. As of the date of this Recommendation, Mr. Kenealy owes the County $4,193.05.

This is the first time Public Safety has enforced the repayment policy. This Board action willl set presidence for the repayment of fees; if the obligations agreed upon are not met.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office will prepare or approve all documents prior to execution by the Chairman.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Authorization for legal action requires approval by the Board.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Once authorized, the County Attorney's Office will file the neccessary paperwork related to the small claims cases.

Attachments
Agreement for Reimbursement
Calculations