HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 700, No Resolution Number700
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION COUNSEL TO DEFEND
THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF KRS 96.820 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY
WHEREAS the Electric Plant Board of Glasgow, Kentucky,
together with others, has filed a civil action in the Barren Circuit
Court attacking the constitutionality of KRS 96.820'as amended in
1968, and
WHEREAS the validity of KRS 96.820 is vital to the interest
of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, as said statute relates to the
in -lieu -of tax payment to be made from the Electric Plant Board
of Paducah, Kentucky to the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is;
authorized to take any legal action appropriate and necessary to
protect and defend the constitutionality of KRS 96.820 by such means
as, but not limited to, intervention by the City of Paducah, Kentucky
as a defendant in the said civil action in the Barren Circuit Court.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor f
Passed by the Board of Commissioners August 27, 1968
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, August 27, 1968.