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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BETHESDA WATER ASSOCIATION TO MERGE INTO THE BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY WHEREAS, that the Bethesda Water Association purchases bulk water from the city of Batesville, and is otherwise self -managed; WHEREAS, that the Bethesda Water Association has determined it is in the best interest of its customers long term that the Batesville Water Utility take over ownership and management of the Bethesda Water Association's assets, liabilities, and customer service responsibilities; WHEREAS, that on November 13, 2025 the Bethesda Water Association passed a resolution to merge with the Batesville Water Utility; and WHEREAS, that the Council of the City of Batesville, has determined that it is in the best interest for the Batesville Water Utility and the customers of the Bethesda Water Association that said merger occur. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas as follows: Section 1. The Batesville Water Utility is hereby authorized to merge the Bethesda Water Association and all of its liabilities, assets, and customer service obligations, and incorporate them into the Batesville Water Utility. The City Council understands that said merger is subject to the completion of a Water Plan Compliance Application by both the City of Batesville and the Bethesda Water Association with the state of Arkansas, and a final approval by the State of Arkansas through the department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Division. That upon all of these listed approvals and completion of the application process, all assets and liabilities for the Bethesda Water Board shall be transferred to the City of Batesville, and the Batesville Water Utility shall assume management and responsibility for the clients serviced by the Bethesda Water Association. PASSED AND APPROVED this -`h day of December, 2025. APPROVED: Mayor Rick Elumbaugh ATTESTED: City Clerk Jessica Davis