HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-02-R RESOLUTION # 2025-09-02-R
A Resolution Declaring a Blighted Area
WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Batesville deteriorating, dilapidated, or blighted
properties and/or buildings that pose a significant threat to public health and safety to
residents, and;
WHEREAS, a need exists to address and arrest the adverse conditions that have led to
and perpetuate the identified deterioration, decay and blight, and;
WHEREAS, the conditions found at the identified property or properties, as identified
below, are consistent with the definitions for "slum and blight" as set forth by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development in 24 CFR Part 570 and;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Batesville declares the location identified below as a blighted structure in need of
demolition:
Former Gray's Hospital, located at 477 East Main, Batesville, Arkansas
The structure is in a dilapidated, deteriorating condition and has known
environmental
contamination (asbestos).
ADOPTED in regular session of the City Council on this 9T" day of September,
2025.
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ATTEST:
jity Clerk