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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement in the amount of $10,368.00 and making payment in the workers’ compensation claim of John Chelenza.
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INITIATOR: Deputy City Attorney, Timothy Wilson
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Assistant City Attorney, Garrett Lam
BACKGROUND: This matter involves the workers’ compensation claim of John Chelenza, a previous Police Officer for the City of Lawton, Police Department, who alleges injury to his neck, right shoulder, right elbow, head and back on February 25, 2022. Settlement has been reached subject to City Council approval with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $10,368.00 including $2,073.60 for attorney’s fees, and a $311.04 Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment payment to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No.__________
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Sinking Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Joint Petition settlement of $10,368.00 and making payments in the pending workers’ compensation claim of John Chelenza.