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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT ON THE CLIFTON BURCHAM ETAL VS. CITY OF JONESBORO LAWSUIT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, was sued by Clifton Burcham Etal in a lawsuit alleging Plaintiffs paid fines that were illegally ordered under A.C.A. § 12-10-110; and
WHEREAS, the parties have participated in extensive review and negotiations regarding the payment of the fines to the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro admits no wrongdoing; and
WHEREAS, a proposed settlement was reached, subject to the approval of the Jonesboro City Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The City of Jonesboro shall settle the pending litigation referenced above for the total sum of $1,747.68 to be paid by the City of Jonesboro.
2. The funds will be payed from account 0113402700, otherwise titled as Lawsuit Settlement, and no monies need to be transferred to effectuate this agreement.
3. All other terms are listed in the attached Proposed Settlement Order.
4. The Mayor, Harold Perrin and City Clerk, Donna Jackson, or legal counsel are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of September, 2018.