City of Gainesville - File #: 150403.

• File #: 150403.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/6/2015
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 10/15/2015
• Final action: 10/15/2015
• Title: FCHR CHARGE - KELVIN WALKER; FCHR CHARGE No. 201501312 AND EEOC No. 15D2015500732 (NB)
• Sponsors: City Attorney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/15/2015	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

FCHR CHARGE - KELVIN WALKER; FCHR CHARGE No. 201501312 AND EEOC No. 15D2015500732 (NB)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Kelvin Walker v. City of Gainesville; FCHR CHARGE No. 201501312 AND EEOC No. 15D2015500732.

explanation

On September 29, 2015, the City of Gainesville received a Notice of Charge of Discrimination from the Florida Commission on Human Relations.  Mr. Walker, a current City employee, alleges retaliation and discrimination because of his race, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.