13-10846r RESOLUTION NO. 10846
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME EARLY RETIREMENT/SEVERANCE
PROGRAM FOR REGULAR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME DISPATCH EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, in July 2013, the City of Richfield decided to disband the City's 911
dispatch center and consolidate dispatch services with the City of Edina; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recognize the dedication of dispatch
employees who are affected by the elimination of the department and provide them with
some compensation as they transition out of their jobs with the City; and
WHEREAS, given the unusual circumstance of eliminating an entire department
within the City and closing the dispatch center, the City is establishing a one-time early
retirement/severance program to eligible employees who remain actively employed with
the City until the closure of the dispatch center; and
WHEREAS, this one-time program is similar to the City's severance program
available to other city employees, which provides for designated compensation and
ongoing health coverage for a period of time; and
WHEREAS, City staff has prepared a program setting forth the requirements and
benefits for the early retirement/severance program and it is ready for implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richfield hereby adopts the attached Early Retirement/Severance Program, dated
October 8, 2013, and directs the City Manager to implement such program.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of
October, 2013.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, y Clerk