Sparks City Council Meeting 11/13/2017 2:00:00 PM

    Monday, November 13, 2017 2:00 PM
    Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.4

Title: Consideration, discussion, and possible authorization to the Sparks City Attorney’s Office to file or cause to be filed an appeal of an arbitrator’s decision in a personnel matter to the Washoe County District Court and for legal fees of an estimated $5,000.
Petitioner/Presenter: Shirle T. Eiting, Chief Assistant City Attorney/Shirle T. Eiting, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Recommendation: City Council authorize the filing of an appeal of an arbitrator’s decision in a personnel matter.
Financial Impact: It is estimated that the cost of the appeal will be approximately $5,000. The cost of the appeal will be paid through the litigation account.
Total Costs: $5,000.00
Fund: General Fund    Account: 603230
Program: Administration - Employee Svcs (050400)
Amount: $5,000.00    Budget Status: Budget Exists
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
     A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief:

This agenda item asks the City Council for authorization to appeal an arbitrator’s decision in a personnel matter.



Background:

On September 30, 2017, a decision was rendered by an arbitrator in a personnel matter. It is believed that the decision reached by the arbitrator violates the Civil Service Regulations of the City of Sparks and the Sparks Police Protective Association (“SPPA”) Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement. Based upon the noncompliant nature of the arbitrator’s decision, the City believes that it is necessary to appeal the arbitrator’s decision to the Washoe County District Court.



Analysis:

The City Attorney believes this decision is incorrect and violates the Civil Service Regulations.



Alternatives:

City Council could choose to not approve appealing the arbitrator’s decision.

City Council could choose to not approve appealing the arbitrator’s decision and provide direction to the City Manager.



Recommended Motion:

I move to authorize the appeal of the arbitrator’s decision in the personnel matter.



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