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RESUOLUTION NO.MWQ16,111—0 1 <br /> CITY OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION <br /> PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE <br /> CONSTRUCTION OF THE BATESVILLE GREENWAY AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES <br /> WHEREAS, Batesville currently operates the Batesville Greenway trail system in order <br /> to promote public health and recreation; <br /> WHEREAS, Batesville has previously adopted a master plan for the expansion of the <br /> Batesville Greenway; and <br /> WHEREAS, while the City in good faith attempts to acqaire easements from property <br /> owners without litigation, it is sometimes necessary to use the pt)wer of eminent do-main to <br /> procure said easements. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Batesville, <br /> Arkansas: <br /> The Mayor of the City of Batesville is hereby authorized to use the power of eminent <br /> domain as authorized under State and Federal law in order to procure easements and such <br /> property interests necessary to complete the Batesville Greenway= per its master plan. <br /> ADOPTED THIS C-0 P* DAY OF 2020. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> RICK ELI JMBAUGH, MAYOR <br /> ATTEST: <br /> DENISE JOHNSTM, CITY CLERK <br />