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�. CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE
SUPPORTING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE BISHOP V. CITY OF BATESVILLE
ET AL LAWSUIT AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS FOR DOING SO
Whereas, the City of Batesville is a named defendant in the matter of Ernest
Timothy Bishop v. City of Batesville; Anthony Carter, Individually and in his Official
Capacity; and Andrew Rogers, Individually and in his Official Capacity, in the United
States District Court, Eastern District, Batesville Division, Case Number
1:13-CV-097-JLH;
Whereas, upon advice of legal counsel and to avoid the further anticipated costs of
litigation, the City has determined that settling the aforementioned matter is the best course
of economic action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of
Batesville, Arkansas does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, does hereby
determine to settle the claims being brought against it by Ernest Timothy Bishop by paying
$7500.00 to Mr. Bishop and his attorneys in exchange for the dismissal of all claims
against the City of Batesville.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, does hereby
appropriate $7500.00 from the general fund to pay to Mr. Bishop and his attorneys to settle
the aforementioned litigation.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, held on the 10`" day of February, 2015.
Rick Elumaugh, Mayor
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Denise M. Johnston, Cit Clerk
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Batesville hereby directs that the
Batesville Police Department may have up to sixty (60) appointed subordinate police
officers.
Section 3. This ordinance repeals any ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith.
Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: Because the orderly administration of law
enforcement in the City of Batesville is vital for the protection of life, liberty, and
property, and it being necessary to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of
the people of the City of Batesville, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance
shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this��day of February;2015.
RICK E GH, MAYOR
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ENISE M.JOHNSTONer-14TV CLERK
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