On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution was offered. RESOLUTION NO. 126041 A resolution authorizing the Parish Attorney to enter into settlement negotiations in the threatened litigation over disputed claims regarding the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide) WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson could be a party in the threatened litigation over disputed claims regarding the Jefferson Performing Arts Center; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council desires to settle this matter amicably: NOW THEREFORE, the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, hereby resolves: SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into settlement negotiations in the threatened litigation over disputed claims regarding the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted this the 9th day of December, 2015.