HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 277RESOLUTION NO. 277
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Medina authorizing the settlement of
litigation.
WHEREAS, Peace Action of Washington and United States Mission of Seattle
initiated litigation against the City of Medina on November 3, 2000, in order to resolve
disputes concerning adoption of an ordinance by the City of Medina restricting the ability
of citizens to exercise First Amendment rights within the Medina city limits, and
. WHEREAS, the United States District Court, Western District of Washington -has
ordered that Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction be granted, and
WHEREAS, the parties to the action have negotiated a settlement which will
require the City of Medina to repeal those portions of the ordinance which the court
enjoined the City from enforcing, and
WHEREAS, Under the Civil Rights Act, a successful plaintiff is entitled to an
award of attorney's fees the City of Medina agrees to pay attorney's fees in an amount of
$22,500, and
WHEREAS, the parties to the action have negotiated a settlement which will
require plaintiffs attorney to contribute $22,500 to Peace Action of Washington and
United States Mission of Seattle, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into the settlement agreement
submitted to the Council this date is in the best interest of the City of Medina.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Medina, Washington, does
resolve as follows:
RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into and execute
the settlement agreement presented to the City Council on April 24, 2001.
Passed by the Medina City Council this 14`" day of May 2001, and signed in
authentication of its passage this 14t' day of May , 2001.
an cker, Mayor
Approved as to
Form:
Kir/��s, City Attorney
Attest:
Carol] P. Wedlund, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK May 14 2001.