File #: RES-09:127    Version: Name: Contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson for delinquent warrant collection
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/17/2009 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/3/2009
Title: A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR AND SAMPSON, LLP FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT WARRANTS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Police Department
Indexes: Contract
Attachments: 1. Contract
Related files: MIN-09:117, CON-177
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A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR AND SAMPSON, LLP FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT WARRANTS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, City of Jonesboro has determined that contracting with an outside entity that specialized in the collection of fines on outstanding warrants will be of benefit; and
 
WHEREAS, Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP is in the business of providing a specialized collection service for outstanding warrants that may prove to be effective and compliment City of Jonesboro in the collection of fines on delinquent warrants, and
 
WHEREAS, Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP has evidenced a willingness to implement it collection system for City of Jonesboro and will charge a collection fee to City of Jonesboro equal to 22.5 percent of all monies actually collected on all referred pre-2007 warrant accounts, and
 
WHEREAS, City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has reviewed the contract by Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for the collection of delinquent warrants.
 
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
 
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has approved the contract, and
 
Section 2: The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Jonesboro to sign and enter into a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for the collection of delinquent warrants.
 
PASSED and ADOPTED the 3rd day of November, 2009.