2019-028 - Approving & Authorizing the Execution of a Separation Agreement between the City of Paris and City Manager John Godwin

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SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Separation Agreement and General Release ("Agreement") is entered into by and between John Godwin ("Godwin") and the City of Paris ("City"). Godwin and City agree as follows: L Resignation. Godwin is resigning as City Manager effective August 1.9, 2019. Godwin agrees to provide City with a letter of resignation in a form identical to that attached hereto as Exhibit A. ® Current Salary and Benefits. Godwin will be paid his regular wages throe gh.bis date of resignation, net of applicable income tax withholding, Godwin's TMRS contributions, and Godwin's voluntary deductions. Godwin acknowledges and agrees that upon his receipt of payment for wages and other compensation as set out in this paragraph, City does not owe him any unpaid wages or additional compensation or payments of any nature whatsoever except as agreed to by the parties and set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Agreement. 3. Se oration Benefits. Upon Godwin's resignation and execution of this Agreement Godwin will also be paid "Separation Benefits." "Separation Benefits" will consist of - A. A lump sum cash payment of all accrued and unused vacation leave, which will be in the amount of Twenty Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Seven Dollars and 83 Cents ($26,307.83, reduced by applicable income tax withholding, Godwin's T.MRS contributions, and all other legally required payroll deductions, B. For a period of six months, beginning on the effective date set forth in paragraph 22 herein below, the City will pay Godwin a monthly cash payment in the amount Six ll dyed Seventeen Dollars and Fifty Three Cents ($617.53) representing the cost of continuing health insurance coverage under COBRA. In addition Godwin acknowledges and agrees that by signing this Agreement and accepting these Separation Benefits, he is receiving benefits to which he would not otherwise be entitled. ® Consultine Aareement for Provision of Technical Assistance. The Parties agree that effective August 19, 201. 9, Godwin will be employed by the City as a consultant through February 19, 2020„ Godwin will be expected to work out of his hoine or such other places as he may choose, but only at the written request of the Mayor or Acting or Interim City Manager, at duties commensurate with his experience. The Parties agree that he will not be working from any location provided. by the City of Paris unless agreed upon between them. Mr. Godwin will promptly respond to written requests (which may include emails to the address listed herein below and text messages at the phone number set forth herein below) for assistance. After such written requests have been made, Mr. Godwin will be available by phone and will promptly :return phone calls as necessary to conclude the matter for which assistance has been requested. SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE "age I