It is the intent of this chapter to establish a petty cash account in
the office of the Town Attorney to fund an escrow account to be used by the
Town Attorney to pay legal fees required by the County Clerks of the respective
counties of New York State and the Clerks of said courts.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COUNTY CLERKS
Includes any County Clerk, it's office or Deputies throughout
New York State which require a fee for the filing of official documents.
COURT CLERKS
Includes any officer of a New York court who files pleadings, motions
and judgments, keeps court records and issues process.
ESCROW ACCOUNT
A non-interest-bearing checking account with an approved New York
State banking institution.
It shall be the purpose of this chapter to provide immediate access
to funds for the following:
A. Filing of deeds, easements, covenants and restrictions
and legal documents on behalf of the Town of Babylon with the office of the
Suffolk County Clerk.
B. Filing of legal papers with the various Court Clerks
of the state and federal courts.
C. Obtaining index numbers, calendar numbers, subpoenaed
records and/or individuals, jury fees and other related court costs.
D. Filing of notices of appeal.