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i i ORDINANCE NO. 2014 - AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND OTHER AFFECTED PERSONS, THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WHEREAS, it is clear to the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, that the annexation of certain hereinafter described territory,contiguous to the City of Batesville, is necessary for the orderly growth and development of the City; WHEREAS, a large portion of the proposed lands currently furnish the abode for a densely settled community; WHEREAS, the proposed lands are not currently, nor have they ever been, part of any municipality, and they represent a long history of the actual growth of the City of Batesville beyond its legal boundary; WHEREAS, the proposed lands are home to residences, schools, restaurants, convenience stores, several business, both retail and manufacturing, large and small: WHEREAS, most of the proposed lands are held for sale or use as suburban or commercial property; and WHEREAS, those lands in the proposed area which are not currently used for residential or commercial purposes are valuable by reason of their adaptability for prospective municipal uses. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Batesville, and of the following described area, the question of the annexation of the following described territory to the City of Batesville: APART OF SECTIONS 20,21,27,28,29,32, 33,AND 34 OF TOWNSHIP 13N,RANGE 6 WEST AND A PART OF SECTIONS 3, 4, AND S OF TOWNSHIP 12N, RANGE 6 WEST, LOCATED IN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY,ARKANSAS DESCRIBED THUS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, Page I of 6 FILED AUG 2 6 2014 ► a.10 � M TRACEY MITCHELL COUNTY&PROBATE CLERK lkG