Common use of Introductory Matters Clause in Contracts

Introductory Matters. A. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein; and B. The Parties have had the opportunity to obtain legal counsel of their choice; and C. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this settlement is a compromise of D. Except as otherwise provided herein, the 2014 Agreement shall take effect on the effective date and expire on September 30, ten calendar years after the effective date; and E. The 2014 Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior settlement agreements between the Parties and all amendments thereto; and F. Upon the approval of the 2014 Agreement by both the JPFPF and the City (inclusive of City Council and the Mayor), the provisions of the 2014 Agreement shall be incorporated into a consent judgment in the case of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, et al vs. City of Jacksonville, et al., Case No.: 3:13-cv-121-J-34MCR. The Federal court shall retain jurisdiction for the enforcement of the Agreement and the resolution of any disputes arising thereafter. The Parties acknowledge the Court’s power to enforce the 2014 Agreement, and move for the Court to provide an annual review of the Parties’ compliance with the Agreement’s terms. To the extent that the Court declines the annual review obligation, the parties agree to meet and choose a mutually acceptable judge, attorney or special master to serve in this monitoring role; and G. The City of Jacksonville shall withdraw the impasse notices before the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) related to past pension negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30 (Case SM-2012-078) and the Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters, Local 122 (Case SM-2012-092).

Introductory Matters. A. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein; and B. The Parties have had the opportunity to obtain legal counsel of their choice; and C. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this settlement is a compromise of disputed allegations, claims and demands, and that this Agreement shall not be construed as, or deemed to be evidence of, an admission or concession of any fault, liability or damage whatsoever by the Parties; and D. Except as otherwise provided herein, the 2014 Agreement shall take effect on the effective date and expire on September 30, ten calendar years after the effective date; and E. The 2014 Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior settlement agreements between the Parties and all amendments thereto; and F. Upon the approval of the 2014 Agreement by both the JPFPF and the City (inclusive of City Council and the Mayor), the provisions of the 2014 Agreement shall be incorporated into a consent judgment in the case of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, et al vs. City of Jacksonville, et al., Case No.: 3:13-cv-121-J-34MCR. The Federal court shall retain jurisdiction for the enforcement of the Agreement and the resolution of any disputes arising thereafter. The Parties acknowledge the Court’s power to enforce the 2014 Agreement, and move for the Court to provide an annual review of the Parties’ compliance with the Agreement’s terms. To the extent that the Court declines the annual review obligation, the parties agree to meet and choose a mutually acceptable judge, attorney or special master to serve in this monitoring role; and G. The City of Jacksonville shall withdraw the impasse notices before the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) related to past pension negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30 (Case SM-2012-078) and the Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters, Local 122 (Case SM-2012-092).of