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  County Administrator's Report     11. 8.    
BCC Regular Meeting Budget & Finance Consent  
Meeting Date: 06/04/2020  
Issue:    Authorization to Take Action Regarding Defaulted Contracts For Reimbursement of Training Expenses
From: William Powell
Department: Corrections  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Take Action Regarding Defaulted Contracts for Reimbursement of Training Expenses - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

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

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to file a small claims case against Zakiyia White and Veronica M. Garcias related to the default of their respective Contracts 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 October 2, 2018, Veronica Garcias entered into an Agreement with Escambia County. On October 9, 2018, Zakiyia White entered into an Agreement with Escambia County. The aforementioned Agreements outlined their commitments to provide two years of service to the Corrections 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. Both individuals tendered their resignations prior to fulfilling their two-year commitment. Both individuals were provided a 12-month window of opportunity during which they were requested to fulfill the financial obligations of their Agreement. As of the date of this Recommendation, Ms. Garcias owes the County $1,083.20, and Ms. White owes the County $1,697.20.
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:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Once authorized, the County Attorney's Office will file the necessary paperwork related to the small claims cases.

Attachments
Veronica Garcias: Contract for Reimbursement of Training Expenses
Veronica Garcias: Resignation Letter
Zakiyia White: Contract for Reimbursement of Training Expenses
Zakiyia White: Resignation Letter

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