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The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority ended the employment of its CEO Adelee LeGrand on Tuesday.
The decision followed months of investigation into an alleged hostile work environment and allegations of HART policy violations.
Board members debated for more than three and a half hours on a decision that hinged on money and the threat of a potentially expensive lawsuit.
LeGrand first offered to walk away from the job, effective June 30, with a total settlement package of just over $110,000.
But some board members raised questions about whether HART would contractually have to pay LeGrand for her accrued leave time, close to $55,000, since she would be leaving the transit authority while not in good standing. Like so many other legal negotiations, it came down to money.
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