HomeMy WebLinkAbout12,145RESOLUTION NO. 12,145
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF $582,000 OF
GENERAL FUND RESTRICTED RESERVE FUNDS IN THE 2006
BUDGET TO PROVIDE ONE -TIME FUNDING TO PULASKI
COUNTY FOR 2006 REGIONAL JAIL OPERATIONS; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that public safety is its top
priority, and
WHEREAS, the effectiveness of City public safety efforts is highly partially
dependent upon having the availability of jail beds, and
WHEREAS, the City, other Pulaski County cities and Pulaski County have an
agreement regarding operation of a Regional Jail, and
WHEREAS, Pulaski County's anticipated revenues for 2006 may require a reduction
in the number of jail beds available at the Regional Jail, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to assist Pulaski County with one -time funding for additional 2006 Regional Jail
expenditures in order to maintain the number of jail beds at or above 960 -1000 beds, and
WHEREAS, Board of Directors approval is required to use monies from the General
Fund Restrict Reserve Fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: The City Manager may include up to $582,000 from the General Fund
Restricted Reserve Fund in the 2006 General Fund budget to provide one -time funding to
Pulaski County to maintain the number of jail beds available at the Regional Jail at or above
960 -1000 beds. These funds are contingent upon Pulaski County also contributing
additional funding to maintain the 960 -1000 bed level.
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ADOPTED: November 15, 2005
ATTEST:
Nanc. Wood ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Thomas M. Carpenter, Cit Attorney
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Jim 4i ley, Mayor