RES 2013-063CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
RESOLUTION NO. �n -�--r
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH LAKE
TAHOE AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION AND
AMENDING FY 2012/2013 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET APPROPRIATING
$115,000.00 FROM GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED EXCESS
RESERVES FOR PURCHASE
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to resolve litigation when it is in the best
interests of the community; and
WHEREAS, MV Transportation, Inc. and South Tahoe Area Transit Authority ( STATA)
have filed litigation against the City to obtain funds for issues related to transit activities performed
by STATA on behalf of the residents of the Tahoe Basin, including the City; and
WHEREAS, the litigation has been a drain on the City resources and personnel, with the
risks and benefits of proceeding to trial being uncertain and not in the best interests of the City;
and
WHEREAS, on this date, the City Council authorized the settlement with STATA and MV
Transportation, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2012/2013 budget does not include funds for this expenditure,
requires an appropriation of funds from General Fund Unassigned Excess Reserves.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of South Lake Tahoe
hereby authorizes the settlement and the appropriation of $115,000.00 from available General
Fund unassigned excess reserves and amends the FY 2012/2013 budget as follows:
Increase Appropriation
Account Number: 100 - 01210 -44013 $115,000.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe on October 1, 2013
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s) DAVIS, COLE, CONNER, LAINE & SWANSON
NOES: Councilmember(s)
ABSENT: Councilmember(s)
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s)
Tom Davis, Mayor
ATTES . `
Susan Alessi, City Clerk
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