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Re:
Mayor Hicks and City Councilmembers
Melanie Mesko Lee
September 12,2007
Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence
Council Action Requested:
Approve an unpaid leave of absence for John Stevens, effective September 18, 2007, for a period
of thirty days.
Background Information
Parkkeeper John Stevens has been placed on FMLA for care of a serious medical condition.
FMLA is job-protected leave for up to 12 weeks for qualifying employees. John's FMLA leave
started August 23,2007. He exhausted his accumulated leave as of Tuesday, September 12,
2007. Per the City's Personnel Policy, the City Administrator can approve an unpaid leave of
absence up to 10 days. Dave Osberg has administratively approved John Stevens' unpaid leave
of absence from Tuesday, September 12 through Monday, September 17,2007. Staffis
recommending Council approval of an unpaid leave of absence for a period of 30 days, through
October 17,2007. Indications from Mr. Stevens ate that he expects to be medically able to return
to work prior to that date. However, if further leave is required, an additional request will be
brought before the Council.
If you have any questions about this memo or staffs recommendation, please let me know.
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