HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-01 ORDINANCE NO.A63 7"D 9-0 I
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
TEMPORARILY CHANGE THE HOURS AND DATES FOR
ANY CITY ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PRUPOSES
WHEREAS,the State of Arkansas passed into law Act 812 of 2019, hereinafter referred to as "Act
812,"to promote hospitality and tourism;to establish areas of a city or town that highlight restaurant,
entertainment,and hospitality options;to establish temporary or permanent designated entertainment
districts;and for other purposes.,and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville currently has established an enterainment district
downtown and a temporary entertainment district at riverside park,which may be declared by
mayoral proclomation,and
WHEREAS,that the current ordinance limits the downtown entertainment district to certain
times and dates, and
WHEREAS,that there are special events, such as the upcoming eclipse, in which the City
wishes to promote business,tourism,and the general enjoyment of said events;and
WHEREAS,that authorizing the Mayor to temporarily change the hours or times of operation
of the entertainment districts will allow the City the flexibility to promote these goals.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to temporarily change the times and
hours of operation of any Entertainment District within the city of Batesville,Arkansas. That
said temporary changes shall specify the dates and times for said changes through Mayoral
proclamation.
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 That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed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. That the need for passage of this ordinance is immediate. Therefore, it is
hereby declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the
immediate preservation of public peace,health, safety and welfare shall be in force and take
effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS, AY OF MARCH,2023.
IV Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
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