HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-764-R RESOLUTION # b 4/
A RESOLUTION URGING THE BATESVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE PROPERTY
FOR THE BUILDING OF A BOAT RAMP BY THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND
THE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WILDLIFE FEDERATION.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Independence County
Wildlife Federation have asked the Batesville Utilities Commission to provide
property south of Lock and Dam #1 for the White River for the construction of
a boat ramp, said site having been rejected by the Batesville Utilities
Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the river is now non-assessable South of the dam; and,
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologist has determined this
site is the more suited for a boat ramp; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Batesville and surrounding area is fortunate to have a
natural recreation source such as the White River; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Batesville supports recreational use
of White River and finds that there is a public need for the boat ramp at the
most northerly site;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council strongly urges the Batesville Utilities Commissicn
to reconsider its denial of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the
Independence County Wildlife Federation to build and maintain a boat ramp on
property now owned by the City and in the care of the Utilities Comdssion;
the City Council supports the efforts of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissior.,
the Independence County Wildlife Federation and the Batesville Utilities
Commission in this endeavor.
ADOPTED this day of APRI L 1981.
APPROVED:
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,,JTMISHFMLL, ACTING MAYOR
ATTEST:
LARRY WI AMS, CITY CLERK