HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-11-3348)-04/06/2011RESOLUTION R-11-3348
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE
LAW FIRM OF LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, FOR THE
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT COURT FEES AND FINES IN THE MUNICIPAL
COURT OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville desires the services of a private
law firm to assist in the collection of delinquent court fees and fines of the
Municipal Court of the City of Colleyville; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes collection of delinquent court fees and fines
aides in the efficient operation of the Municipal Court as well as the City
and helps to ensure the maximum return on the work and effort put forth
by the Colleyville Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 103.0031 of the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure, the City Council is permitted to appoint a private law
firm to collect delinquent court fees and fines for the Colleyville Municipa!
Court; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires the appointment of the firm of Linebarger,
Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, as the private law firm responsible for the
collection of delinquent court fees and fines of the Municipal Court of the
City of Colleyville, based on the firm's outstanding record in service and
collection efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the passage of this resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their
entirety.
Sec. 2. THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby approves the
contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, attached as
Exhibit "A", for the collection of delinquent court fines and fees in the
Municipal Court of the City of Colleyville.
Sec. 3. THAT if any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not
affect the remaining provisions hereof and the City Council hereby
determines that it would have adopted this resolution without the invalid
provision.
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Sec. 4. THAT this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF AYES, C.'~ NAYS AND ~_
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE DAY OF ' 2011.
ATTEST~ ,
Cynthia ingleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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David Kelly ~
Mayor