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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH SAFE HAVEN BABY BOXES, INC. FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE ON A CITY FACILITY
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been requested by Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. (“SHBB”) to enter into an agreement to place a newborn safety device on an exterior wall of a city fire station which will legally permit a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender her baby if she is unable to care for her newborn; and,
WHEREAS, the City has consulted its legal, financial and insurance related advisors and has confirmed that its location and operation is acceptable under Federal and State laws and regulations for the placement of this safety device; and,
WHEREAS, SHBB will provide the baby box safety device to the City for installation, and private funds have been raised to provide installation and maintenance. The City would be responsible for minimal costs as indicated in the agreement.
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved by City Council of the City of Jonesboro that:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro shall enter into an agreement with SHBB for five years and shall renew for successive five year terms upon the mutual agreement of terms, fees, and conditions or unless terminated in accordance with the agreement or otherwise agreed to by the parties.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City of Jonesboro City Council to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020.