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County Administrator's Report 9. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/15/2019
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 Michael Stump and Lydia Locke, 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:

Michael Stump and Lydia Locke entered into separate Agreements with Escambia County in January 2017 and February 2018, respectively. 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. They were each provided a 12-month window of opportunity during which they were requested to fulfill the financial obligations of their Agreement. As of the day of this Recommendation, Mr. Stump owes the County $1,446.81, and Ms. Locke owes the County $1,347.95.

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
Michael Stump: Contract for Reimbursement of Training Expenses
Stump, Michael: Resignation Letter
Lydia Locke: Contract for Reimbursement of Training Expenses
Locke, Lydia: Resignation Letter