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File #: RES-0054-2025    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: On Consent Agenda
File created: 11/6/2025 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO THE DISCOVER CARD MERCHANT CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.
Attachments: 1. LEG-RPT Discover Card Report to Council, 2. LEG-ATT Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement Notice

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO THE DISCOVER CARD MERCHANT CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING the City Attorney to execute the Claim Form for the Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement.

 

WHEREAS, Discover Card Merchant services has entered into a Class Action Settlement; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna is an eligible Settlement Class Member as an End Merchant, having accepted direct payment for fines, fees, and/or court costs from persons using Discover Card; and;

 

WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna wishes to participate in the Settlement and receive any eligible benefits and settlement payments.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:

 

Section 1. That this City Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney to participate in the Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement and to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate this Resolution, including but not limited to any Claim Form.

 

Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.