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RESOLUTION NO. 09-05-25-R <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY TO ENTER <br /> INTO A FORMAL WATER UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CUSHMAN <br /> WHEREAS,the City of Cushman has not produced water for its own consumers since on or about <br /> March of 2021; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Batesville through the Batesville Water Utility (`BWU") has produced <br /> all water distributed by the City of Cushman since on or about March of 2021; and <br /> WHEREAS, that due to the state of its infrastructure, Cushman currently loses approximately <br /> eighty percent of the water provided by BWU; and <br /> WHEREAS, due to said losses Cushman is unable to financially pay the full monthly bill; and <br /> WHEREAS, currently Cushman is paying the city the flat rate of$11,500 per month; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cushman and Batesville wish to enter into an agreement that acknowledges current <br /> deficits and sets expectations for both parties going forward; and <br /> WHEREAS,Cushman is actively repairing its infrastructure with the goal being to lower its losses <br /> to the point where said flat monthly payment will begin to address said deficit. <br /> NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of <br /> Batesville,Arkansas: <br /> Section 1. The City hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into the water utility <br /> agreement with the City of Cushman, Arkansas, attached hereto as Exhibit"A." <br /> PASSED AND APPROVED this 23`d day of September,2025. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> BY: <br /> Mayor Ri mbaugh <br /> ATTESTED: <br /> Jessica Davis, C- Clerk <br />