Approve the motion to extend unpaid leave of absence for Gregg Phipps, Airport Operations Coordinator.
Specific Explanation:
The Aviation Department requests Council to approve a motion to extend the unpaid leave of absence of Gregg Phipps, Airport Operations Coordinator, Employee #126286, beginning August 29, 2016 through August 29, 2016.
Mr. Phipps has a medical condition which prevented his return to duty since December 03, 2015. Mr. Phipps provided the department with a resume so that a job search could be conducted, but it was unsuccessful. On August 16, 2016, the department recommended that Mr. Phipps be medically separated. On August 30, 2016 the Civil Service Commission ruled in favor of the department and Mr. Phipps’ medical separation was effective August 30, 2016.
Mr. Phipps was approved for the Municipal Employee’s Civil Service Commission for unpaid leave of absence through August 28, 2016. In accordance with Code of Ordinances 14-172, any further leaves of absences must be approved by the City Council. Therefore, the department requests City Council approve the extended unpaid leave of absence for Mr. Phipps from August 29, 2016 through August 29, 2016.
Director’s Signature:
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Mario C. Diaz
Houston Airport System