HomeMy WebLinkAbout16045 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,045
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3 A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM FOR DI-
4 VERSIONARY TREATMENT OPERATED IN THE LITTLE ROCK STATE
5 DISTRICT COURT, FIRST DIVISION; TO DECLARE THAT THE CITY OF
6 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WILL FULFILL ITS OBLIGATIONS TO THE
7 COURT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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9 WHEREAS, through a grant with Pulaski County, Arkansas, the Little Rock State District Court, First
10 Division,has the opportunity to participate in the Alternative Substance Abuse Program for Diversionary Treat-
11 ment within Pulaski County, Arkansas; and the Honorable Melanie Martin, Judge of this Court, is agreeable
12 and would like to participate in such a program; and,
13 WHEREAS, a June 22, 2023, Arkansas Supreme Court per curiam opinion authorized an amendment to
14 the administrative plan for the Little Rock State District Court which permits such a program to begin imme-
15 diately.
16 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
17 LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
18 Section 1. The City renews its commitment to support the Little Rock State District Court as required by
19 law, and to continue to do so as long as required, as set forth in the amended District Court plan approved by
20 the Arkansas Supreme Court.
21 Section 2. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or
22 word of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudica-
23 tion shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution which shall remain in full force and effect as if
24 the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the resolution.
25 Section 3. Repealer. All laws,ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are inconsistent with
26 the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
27 ADOPTED: July 11,2023
28 ATTEAPPROVED:
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31 Susan angl•`qty Clerk Frank Scott,Jr.,Mayor
32 APPROV 1 AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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35 Thomas M. Carpenter, City Attorney
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