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A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE MAYOR TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT WITH GARY JOHNSON, JIM JOHNSON, AND JOE JOHNSON
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has condemned properties located at Airport and Aggie Road to build the roundabout to alleviate heavy traffic issues at that location; and
WHEREAS, there has been a condemnation lawsuit regarding this project that the City of Jonesboro desires to settle; and
WHEREAS, there is money in the budget for this expense, and no more monies would need to be allocated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to settle the above lawsuit and purchase of said property. That the Mayor is authorized to spend $18,000.00 to settle the litigation and procure the property.
2. The Mayor, Harold Perrin, City Clerk, Donna Jackson, and/or a representative of the City Attorneys office, are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of October, 2015.