RES NO 12-01-2016 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. L-±-2016
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AND CRAWFORD
COUNTY, ARKANSAS REGARDING THE OPERATIONAL
EXPENSES OF THE VAN BUREN DISTRICT COURT AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Ark. Code Ann. §16-17-1203 provides that a written interlocal agreement is to
be entered into between the City of Van Buren and the governing body of
Crawford County,Arkansas, concerning the contribution to the operational
expenses of the Van Buren District Court by Crawford County; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas to enter into such an agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas approves the attached interlocal agreement
with Crawford County,Arkansas concerning the contribution to the operational
expenses of the Van Buren District Court pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §16-17-
1203.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
interlocal agreement concerning contribution to the operational expenses of the Van
Buren District Court and are further authorized to execute any and all documents
necessary to effectuate this purpose. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as if set out word for word.
IN WITNESS WHEREQF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas, by its City Council,did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 19`h day of December 2016.
Robert D.
Mayor
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Ph lis Thomas Candice A. Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas and Crawford County, Arkansas.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 16-17-1203 provides that a
written agreement is to be entered into between the City of Van Buren and
Crawford County concerning the contribution to the operational expenses of the
Van Buren District Court by Crawford County.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereby agree:
1. Crawford County shall contribute annually to the operational expenses of
the Van Buren District Court, due and payable on a monthly basis.
2. For purposes of calendar year 2017, said contribution shall be $234,633.72
to be made in twelve equal installments of $19,552.81 beginning in
January, 2017.
3. Effective upon the execution of this Agreement by both parties hereto, the
employees of the Van Buren District Court shall become full-time
employees of the City of Van Buren. The City of Van Buren shall assume
liability for the employment of these personnel as of the effective date of
this agreement. Any accrued employee benefits or liabilities other than
sick leave and vacation leave would remain the responsibility of Crawford
County.
4. This Agreement shall be renewed annually without further action of the
parties unless an intention to withdraw is made by the governing body of
either party to the other. The amount of contribution by Crawford County
shall be determined in good faith and in consultation with the Van Buren
District Court annually by its Quorum Court and this Agreement will be
amended to reflect the new amount approved each year.
5. This Agreement shall be considered the written Agreement required by
ACA 16-17-1203 and the Crawford County Judge and County Clerk shall be
authorized to execute this Agreement upon approval of its governing body.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this day of
December, 2016.
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
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JUDGE JOHN HALL MAYOR BOB FREEMAN
COUNTY CLERK TERESA ARMER
CITY CLERK PHYLLIS THOMAS