10-037 - R TOWN OF PROSPER,TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 10-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, HEREBY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE
TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A SERVICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS AND
EVEREST FINANCIAL GROUP
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PROSPER, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the Town of Prosper, Texas, is hereby authorized to execute,
on behalf of the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, appointment of Judge David
Moore as the Municipal Court Judge for a two year appointment as required by the Town Charter.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLVED THIS THE 25th Day of May 2010.
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4.'i11 SPER Agenda Item No. 5d
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Amy Lightfoot, Court Clerk
Cc: Mike Land, Town Manager
Re: Prosper Town Council Meeting —May 25, 2010
Date: May 17, 2010
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon a resolution appointing the Municipal Judge.
Description of Agenda Item:
The Town Charter requires the Town Council to appoint by the affirmative vote of a majority of
the full membership of the Town Council such Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court as may
be necessary. The Municipal Judge(s) of the Municipal Court(s) shall be appointed to a term of
two (2) years and may be appointed to additional consecutive terms upon completion of
his/her/their term(s) of office. The appointment of the Municipal Judge(s) may be terminated at
any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the Town Council. The
Municipal Judge(s) shall receive compensation as may be determined by the Town Council.
Judge David Moore has been the Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Prosper for 11 years.
Judge Moore was originally used only for code enforcement violations when Shirley Jackson
was the Town Administrator.. Judge Moore has served nine terms as a Municipal Court
Judge/Magistrate. He brings over 16 years of exemplary experience and public service to the
communities in Collin County including Melissa, Prosper, Anna, Lowry Crossing, St. Joseph and
visiting Westminster on behalf of State Receivership. Judge Moore is a 25 year Collin County
resident. Judge Moore is a member of the TMCA (Texas Municipal Courts Association). Judge
Moore has listened to over 9,000 cases in the Prosper Municipal Court, only two of these cases
have been contested. One of the contested cases was an ordinance violation where the
defendant was found guilty by a jury; the second was a bench trial for possession of alcohol by
a minor. The defendant was also found guilty in this case. Judge Moore has saved the Town
money on legal fees by having so many uncontested cases in our court. Judge Moore's
continuing education and required education classes are paid for by Melissa at no expense to
the Town. Judge Moore is always willing to meet Town police officers to sign warrants and
affidavits and conduct juvenile magistrates and warrant round ups at any time he is needed
without charging the Town for these added duties. The Town's Municipal Court has never had a
complaint filed against it.
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Budget Impact:
No additional impact on the budget. The judge is paid $375 per court session which was an
increase from $275 done in 2006. $9750 is the total paid to Judge Moore each budget year
through state fines collections.
Legal Obligations and Review:
As noted above, the Town Charter requires the Town Council to appoint by the affirmative vote
of a majority of the full membership of the Town Council a Municipal Judge of the Municipal
Court for a term of two (2) years and to determine the compensation of Judge.
Attached Documents:
None
Board, Committee and/or Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends that the Town Council approve the resolution appointing Judge Moore
as the Town's Municipal Judge and establishing the compensation of the Municipal Judge as
$375 per session.
Agenda Item No.5d -Page 2 of 2