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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AGREE TO A SETTLEMENT IN THE ANDERSON LAWSUIT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro and Rachel Anderson participated in court ordered mediation in the currently pending lawsuit; and
WHEREAS, the parties have come to a tentative agreement regarding all issues involved in said lawsuit, pending City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro believes it is in the best interests of the City to end this litigation to prevent further litigation expenses.
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 $35,000.00 in attorney’s fees and costs to be paid by the City of Jonesboro.
2. That said monies shall be appropriated from general administration funds in the budget.
3. The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk, April Leggett 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 16TH DAY OF APRIL, 2024.