HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-02-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WHITE
RIVER ADJACENT TO RIVERSIDE PARK
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WHEREAS, the City of Batesville owns a certain parcel of land consisting of 2.63 acres more or
less (subject to a 0.58 acre recreation easement leaving approximately 2.05 acres of useable land)
immediately adjacent to the White River and Batesville's Riverside Park, and
WHEREAS, said parcel is not part of any other Outdoor Recreation Grant Program of the
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for Riverside Park which might limit its use, and
WHEREAS, said parcel is subject to a 359.6' recreation easement immediately adjacent to and
along the left bank of the White River extending 70' inland from the top of the rip rap (approximately
0.58 acres) and is used for the Riverwalk Trail along the river, and
WHEREAS, said 2.63 parcel of land has been leased to the White River Firefighters Association
for the express purpose of operating a firefighting training facility, and
WHEREAS,the White River Firefighters Association has relocated its training facility to the
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Campus and has vacated the premises,
effectively terminating their lease, and
WHEREAS,residents have expressed interest in further economic development along the river to
attract tourists, and
WHEREAS,the parcel appears large enough to support the development of a hotel on the
property, and
WHEREAS,the new Fitzhugh Park Community & Aquatics Center will attract hundreds of
people for sporting events, concerts, meetings, swim meets and other events creating a need for additional
hotel accommodations, and
WHEREAS,the City believes that the development of a hotel on the White River will benefit our
community economically and be an asset to our City.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Batesville, Arkansas that:
Section 1. The City of Batesville hereby offers the above-mentioned property for a long-term lease
for the specific purpose of the development and construction of a hotel.
This RESOLUTION adopted this day of MARCLL 20d7.
Mayor 'ck Elurn aug
Att t:
Denise Johnston, City rk