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second and third readings and Councilmember Beller seconded. The electronic vote was 7 for and 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Beller seconded. The electronic vote was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was give #2018-03-01. E) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DEED OF DEDICATION OF AN ALLEY Mr. Butch Ketz addressed the council regarding a proposed resolution to accept a Deed of Dedication of an alley located off Water Street 2nd and 3rd Streets. Mr. Ketz said the alley is paved and has been used for years by the public. Councilmember Bryant introduce the resolution. Councilmember Matthews moved to suspend the rules and read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the electronic vote was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Johnston read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Hubbard seconded. The electronic vote was 7 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2018-03-02-R. F) 2017 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Elumbaugh gave his 2017 State of the City Address. Attached is a copy of the address. State of the City Address by Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh March 20,2018 2018 marks my 12th year as your mayor and I am excited to bring you the State of the City. Each year as I prepare for this address I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me,and by the phenomenal support and encouragement that you continue to show me. The lifeblood of any city is progress and I am thankful that you continue moving Batesville forward by electing city council members who have our community's best interests at heart.I am fortunate that you have given me a team of community-minded individuals who are dedicated to working together to bring about positive change in our city.Working with these individuals has been rewarding. I am also mindful of the trusting relationships that we have formed with other community partners including the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce,Main Street Batesville,The Independence County Library Board,White River Medical Center, LIACCB,Lyon College and others.Without these relationships much of the phenomenal progress our town has witnessed might not have otherwise occurred.Electing leaders with a strong community spirit and a burning desire to work with other trustworthy elected officials is vitally important to the success of any city. For most of my life,Batesville has been known for being the oldest existing city in Arkansas,the White River Water Carnival,and the home of NASCAR's Mark Martin.2017 was a turning point in Batesville's history with the opening of the Batesville Community Center& Aquatics Park and the outpouring of community support for the re-vitalization of Main Street. Other improvements include the creation of the downtown Maxfield Park,the relocation of the library to the historic Barnett Building,and especially our restored Melba Theatre,which serves as a major downtown anchor. New businesses continue to locate downtown and plans by several individuals to build loft apartments are continuing to move forward.