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(d) That the City has authority to adopt this ordinance pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. Sec. 14-54-104 and 14-54-303 as well as other authority granted by the state legislature and other authority inherently possessed by the city. (e) That the major use of said section is by the patients, visitors, and employees of Petitioner, White River Health System, Inc., in its capacity as a health care provider. (f) That the Petitioner's main campus in Batesville is bounded on three (3) sides by immovable barriers to growth including historic Oaklawn Cemetery, the City's new Community Center and Aquatics Facility, and Harrison Street, a five (5) lane main artery which bisects the City Batesville. Petitioner proposes closure of part of Broad Street to create space for construction of a medical facility to enhance its ability to care for patients in the community. (g) That there are sufficient other streets and thoroughfares in the neighborhood to carry the traffic volume through that part of the city. (h) That there is adequate access to all other property in that area, and this closure and abandonment would not prevent any access to any other property nor will it cause any undue inconvenience for those desiring access to their property. (i) That said closure would not adversely affect fire, police, ambulance, or other emergency services in said area. 0) That said closure would reduce the cost of the city's street maintenance and repair. (k) That said closure would result in fewer street intersections and would therefore lower accident potential. (1) That said closure would increase and enhance access to quality health care in the community and would be beneficial to the city's commercial and economic growth. (m) That the public's interest and welfare would be benefited by said closure.