HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-01 . ORDINANCE NO. ,
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BEAN STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 3
OF THE OLD TOWN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, a petition was duly filed by Independence County with the
City Council of Batesville, Arkansas on August 12, 1996, asking the City to
vacate and abandon all of Bean Street between blocks 2 and 3 of the Old Town
Addition to the City of Batesville; and
WHEREAS, after due notices required by law, the Council has heard all
persons desiring to be heard on the question August 27, 1996, and has
determined that the public interest and welfare will not be adversely affected by
the abandonment of such street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City of Batesville hereby releases, vacates and
abandons all its rights, together with the rights of the public generally, in and to
the street designated as follows:
Bean Street between Main Street and College Avenue that lies between
blocks 2 and 3 of the Old Town Addition to the City of Batesville, Arkansas.
SECTION 2. A copy of this ordinance duly certified by the City Clerk
shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the County of Independence and
recorded in the deeds of the County.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: Whereas it is necessary to effect
the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the City, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in the full force and
effective from and after its passage.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this 27th day of August,
1996.
APPROVge
Biard, ayor
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston
City Clerk