October 15, 2012 - City of Laredo

DATE:
1011 511 2
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
I
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT
Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an
extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the
Texas Local Government Code for Police Sergeant Ernesto X. Flores.
INITIATED BY:
Horacio De Leon, Jr., Asst. City Manager
Carlos Villarreal, City Manager
STAFF SOURCE:
Daniel E. Migura, Jr., Human Resources Director
BACKGROUND:
05/21/2011 Sgt. Flores while performing sit-ups during physical training, felt a sharp pain in his
lower back and right leg and continues working.
07/01/2011 - Sgt. Flores is examined by his primary doctor, Dr. John Puig and is placed on
modified duty. Restrictions include limited bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, jumping and
climbing.
711 51201 1 - Sgt. Flores begins modified duty on this day.
10/24/2011 - Sgt. Flores exhaust modified duty and is taken off work.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 101 -231 0-521 -1 1 10 personnel line item.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation will be made by staff during this
presentation.