HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-02 ORDINANCE NO: Od V-
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AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CITY OWNED CEMETERIES AS CITY PARKS,AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,that Oaklawn Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery are operated and owned by the city
of Batesville, Arkansas;
WHEREAS, that these are cherished city memorials, with their intended use being to honor
loved ones and remember our shared history;
WHEREAS, littering,vandalism, criminal mischief, and other crimes have become an issue at
said cemeteries;
WHEREAS, ordinances have already been established regarding the use of city parks which
would help preserve these cemeteries' intended purposes; and
WHEREAS,that the Council has therefore determined that City owned property along Polk
Bayou should be designated as a City Park.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That Oaklawn Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery owned property contiguous to
Polk(also known as "Poke")Bayou is hereby designated as a Batesville City Park and subject to all
Batesville ordinances regulating City Parks.
SECTION 2: That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 3: If any portion or portions of this ordinance are deemed or'held to be invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4: EMERGENCY CLAUSE: That because littering, criminal mischief,
vandalism, and criminal acts by certain individuals has been ongoing, the need for this act to be
enforced is immediate. Therefore, it is further found that an emergency exists and this ordinance being
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall take effect from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of_January, 2024.
Honorable Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
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Denise M. Johnston, City Clirk