HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-03-R RESOLUTION N0.
A Resolution Regarding Payment Of Jail Expenses
Whereas, the City of Batesville recognizes that Independence County has
the responsibility to maintain and operate detention facilities; and
Whereas, the City acknowledges the need for a strong and economically
viable jail in the area; and
Whereas, the City acknowledges that the availability of jail space is of vital
concern to the city; and
Whereas, the City Council finds and determines that it is in the best interest
of the City to contribute additional funds to the operation of the County Jail.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. To help defray operational costs of the jail, the city shall pay
Independence County thirty percent (30%) of general fine money collected
and distributed back to the city each month upon tickets, charges and
citations adjudicated in District Court on City offenses.
Section 2. The payments identified above shall commence for the month
of July 2015.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this n day of , 2015
APPROVED:
Rick Elum augh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, City Clerk