HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-16-AGENDA PACKETRick Elumbaugh, Mayor
Jessica Davis, City Clerk
Timothy Meitzen, Attorney
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CITY OF BATESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
500 EAST MAIN
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Brittany Bennett
Scott Fredricks
Julie Hinkle
Paige Hubbard
Fred Krug
Lackey Moody, Jr.
Landon Reeves
Robb Roberts
December 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A) Police Department Report
B) Engineer's Report
C) Fire Department Report
D) Consider a resolution in support of reviving the state -run Federal Surplus
Property Program administered by the State of Arkansas.
E) Consider an ordinance to amend various residential provisions of Title 14
Zoning of the Batesville Municipal Code
F) Consider a resolution amending the Batesville Comprehensive plan in the
area Northeast of Harrison Street and East of Dry Kiln Road.
G) Consider an ordinance to amend the Batesville Zoning Districts Map-
Markowski
H) Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Batesville to accept a
donation of Gray's Hospital from Markowski Investments Holdings, LLC
1) Consider a resolution authorizing the Bethesda Water Association to
merge into the Batesville Water Utility
J) Executive Session
K) Consider an ordinance providing for the adopting for the City of Batesville
budget for the twelve months beginning January 1, 2026
L) Financial report
9. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
10. LIAISON REPORTS
11. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (by roll call)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Batesville— My Hometown... Make it Yours!
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REVIVING THE STATE -RUN FEDERAL SURPLUS
PROPERTY PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Federal Surplus Property Program has historically provided cities, towns,
counties, state agencies, fire departments, and non -profits across the state with access to high -
quality, government -grade equipment and supplies at a fraction of retail cost; and
WHEREAS, the program enabled local governments to acquire essential items —such as vehicles,
tools, office furniture, emergency response gear, and generators —at discounts of up to 90%, often
paying only 5-10% of the original value; and
WHEREAS, the program was recently shut down due to a reported $300,000 operating deficit,
largely caused by changes in federal policy that shifted surplus property sales to online platforms,
reducing the volume of high -value items available to the state; and
WHEREAS, despite this shortfall, local governments collectively paid approximately $900,000 for
surplus items through the program —receiving goods worth many times that amount —
demonstrating the program's high return on investment and value to Arkansas communities; and
WHEREAS, the closure of the program disproportionately affects small and rural municipalities
that rely on affordable access to durable equipment to maintain public safety, infrastructure, and
essential services; and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislative Council's Joint Performance Review Committee has heard
testimony from local officials and emergency responders urging a fiscal impact study and
reconsideration of the program's closure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville has directly benefited from this program in the past and
recognizes its critical role in supporting local government operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
1. That we strongly support the revival or replacement of the Arkansas Federal Surplus
Property Program;
2. That we urge the Governor, Arkansas General Assembly, and relevant state agencies to
explore sustainable funding models or partnerships to restore this vital service;
3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the
Arkansas Legislative Council, and our local legislative delegation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2025.
Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, City of Batesville
ATTEST:
Jessica Davis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 14 ZONING
OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, various provisions of Title 14 of the Batesville Municipal Code affecting residential
zoning requirements are in need of updating or improving; and,
WHEREAS, several acts of the Arkansas General Assembly affecting municipal zoning regulations
required revision; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission desired to revise Chapter 14.06 to reformat its
organization to simplify it and make it easier to understand; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission conducted a properly advertised public hearing on
November 3, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission, at its regular meeting on November 3, 2025,
recommended, by unanimous vote, that said recommended revisions to Title 14 Zoning be adopted by the
Batesville City Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. Chapter 14.02.02. of Title 14 is amended as follows:
Add the following definition between "Accessory Use" and "Alley"
Accessory dwelling unit. A self-contained and independently accessed living unit on the same
parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage that includes its own cooking,
sleeping, and sanitation facilities and complies with or is otherwise exempt from any applicable
regulatory requirements. Said dwelling may attached, detached or internal to the single-family
dwelling on the lot or parcel.
Add the following definition between "Child Care Facility" and "Children's Advocacy Center"
Child Care Home Facility. A childcare setting in which the caregiver provides child care in a
family residence or a residence with a homelike environment for up to sixteen (16) children. In
making an application for this use, an applicant must indicate whether the home will be operated
as a Registered Child Care Family Home (5 or less children) or a Licensed Child Care Family
Home (6-16 children)
Add the following definition after the definition of "Manufactured Home":
Manufactured Home Park. A parcel of land upon which five (5) or more manufactured homes
are harbored, temporarily or long term, for rent or other form of charge, subject to the siting
requirements of this Code.
Add the following graphic to the definition of Yard or Setback.
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Add the following after "Yard or Setback, Side"
Yard or Setback, Side (Street Side). The area on a corner lot extending from back of the front
yard extending to the rear property line which shall meet the requirements for such side yards in
the respective zoning districts
Revise the following definitions to read as follows
Building Line. Also known as a Yard or Setback, a line parallel to the property line or street line
at a distance from it, as defined by the zoning district.
Dwelling?, One -Family. A dwelling unit designed exclusively for use and occupancy by one
family. Also known as a single-family dwelling located in a single structure containing only one
dwelling unit as defined herein, whether detached or, where permitted, attached separately by not
more than one wall to an accessory dwelling unit.
Family. Any number of individuals living and cooking together on the premises as a single
housekeeping unit.
Yard or Setback Front. Any yard adjoining a street shall be considered a front yard except in
the instance of a corner lot in which case only the side which is addressed shall be considered as
the front yard and shall meet all of the requirements for front yards in the respective districts.
Yard or Setback, Side (Interior Lot). The area extending along a side lot line, adjacent to another
property, from the back of the front yard to the rear property line
Section 2. Chapter 14.03. is amended as follows:
14.03.01. Enforcement Officer
The provisions of these regulations shall be administered by an enforcement officer designated
by the Mayor.
Section 3. Chapter 14.05. of Title 14 is amended as follows:
14.05.03. Principal Structure on Lot is amended to read:
"In residential districts only one principal structure and its customary or permitted accessory
structures may hereafter be erected on any lot unless otherwise provided in this Code."
The following subsection is added by removing Chapter Subsection 14.06.04 and amending the
text to read as follows:
14.05.11. Manufactured Home Parks
A. Lot Requirements
1. The manufactured Home Park shall:
a. have a minimum site area of at least two (2) acres.
b. have front, side, and rear yard setbacks of at least twenty-five feet (25') from all
property lines;
c. have a minimum of five mobile home spaces
d. be located on a well -drained side, properly graded to insure rapid drainage and
freedom from stagnant pools of water; and,
e. be screened around the perimeter by a six foot (6'), site -obscuring screen of
permanent, year-round fencing and landscaping
2. Each unit space shall:
a. be a minimum area of thirty-six hundred (3,600) square feet;
b. have setbacks of not less than five feet (5') on all sides;
c. be at least forty feet (40') in width
B. Design
1. Parking and Streets
a. Each unit space shall have two (2) off-street parking spaces, each nine feet (9') by
twenty feet (20').
b. All unit space shall abut a hard -surfaced driveway of not less than twenty feet (20') in
width which shall have unobstructed access to a public street.
2. Utilities
a. Utility services to each unit space shall be in conformance with requirements for utility
service in the subdivision regulations for single-family dwellings.
b. Each unit space shall be provided with sanitary sewer and water service in a manner
which meets the City wastewater and water codes."
The following subsection is added to read as follows:
14.05.12. Accessory dwelling units
One (I) accessory dwelling unit is permitted by right in any residential zoning district or on any
lot or parcel in any other zoning district containing a single-family dwelling. This accessory
residential dwelling unit:
A. may be attached or detached or internal to the single-family dwelling. If attached or
detached, it shall not be more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the gross floor area of
the single-family dwelling or one thousand square feet (1,000 sq. ft.), whichever is less;
B. shall be subject to the same setback requirements, maximum building heights, minimum
lot sizes, maximum lot coverages or other requirements applicable as those for the single-
family dwelling on the lot;
C. shall not require separate water and sewer from the primary structure
Section 4. Chapter 14.06 is amended in its entirety as shown at Exhibit A attached hereto.
IF ANY PORTION OR PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE DEEMED OR HELD TO BE
INVALID, SUCH INVALIDITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTION OR
PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
IT IS SO ORDAINED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this , day of 2025.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
JESSICA DAVIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
TIMOTHY MEITZEN, CITY ATTORNEY
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 14.06
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
14.06.01 District Descriptions
14.06.02 Permitted Uses
14.06.03 Area Requirements
14.06.01. District Descriptions
R-1 Single Family Residential: this district provides for single-family residential developments of relatively
spacious character, together with churches, recreational facilities and other similar uses as may be necessary or
normally compatible with residential surroundings.
HR Historic Residential: this district is comprised of an area where there are a significant number of historic
structures used as residences, whether or not a majority of the structures meet the more stringent National Historic
Register or State Historic Place designation standards.
R-2 General Family Residential: this district allows for greater diversity in residential types from single-family to
larger multi -family apartments or condominiums, while allowing greater flexibility in lot size and area
requirements. It also permits on a conditional basis some commercial uses which are predominantly oriented to
serve the neighborhood in which they are located. Where housing types are mixed, the reasonable and appropriate
protection of overall neighborhood stability shall be maintained to the extent possible.
14.06.03. Permitted Uses
IP = Permitted C = Conditionally Permitted X = Prohibitedl
Use R-1 HR R-2
Residential
Boarding houses[including Bed & Breakfastsl
C
C
P
Manufactured homes
X
X
P
Manufactured home parka
X
X
C
Mobile homes not in a mobile home ark
X
X
X
Multi -family dwellings, including condominiums & apartments
X
X
P
Retirement homes and assisted living facilities
X
X
P
Single family detached, including patio homes
P
P
P
Single family attached, including zero lot line homes
P
P
P
Two family dwellings
X
C
P
Accessory single-family dwelling
P
P P
Community and Public
Child advocacy center
C
P
C
Child care facility licensed for more than 16 children
X
X
P
Child care home care — up to 16 childrenj
P
P
P
Churches
P
P
P
Convalescent homes, including nursing homes
C
C
C
Halfway House
X
X
C
Homeless Shelter
X
X
C
Hospitals
C
C
C
Libraries Branch
P
X
C
Low impact cultural and recreational facilities
C
X
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C
Non-commercial parks, playgrounds, forest preserves
P
P
P
Private clubs or lodges
X
X
C
Public facilities such as quiet offices not involving incarceration
C
X
P
Public or private, non-profit schools
P
P
P
Quasi -public facilities such as vocational training/educational
C
X
C
Rehabilitative homes
X
X
C
Religious educational buildings
P I
P
P
EXHIBIT A
Use R-1 HR R-2
Other
Accessory structure or use
P
P
P
Any use existing at time of district creation b
P
P
P
Broadcast media and wireless communication towers
C
C
C
Convenience stores
X
X
C
Forest preserves
P
P
P
Home occupations subject to the provisions of 14.05.05
P
P
P
Neighborhood commercial office and service use
X
X
C
Sexually oriented business
X
X
X
Signs ras regulated by Chapter 14.14
P
P
P
Studios for professional work — teachin , art, photography, dance
X
X
C
Temporary buildings for construction purposes
P
P
P
Travel trailers, motor homes, buses, trucks in front yard
X
X
X
Utility substations no staff, with screening]
P
P
P
a. If a Licensed Child Care Family Home (6-16 children), site plan showing traffic flow and parking must be approved by the Planning
Commission.
b. Any use existing at the time a property is rezoned or when any revision to district standards is enacted are automatically permitted as a
non -conforming use
14.06.02. Area Requirements
All setbacks shall be measured from the property line or projected Master Street Plan right-of-way, whichever is
greater. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, or structurally
altered unless the following requirements are met. e
Zoning
primary use"
Minimum Lot
Minimum
Setback Requirements
Maximum
Front r
Side B
Rear
District
Area
Lot Width a
Height
Detached single family
5,000 sq. ft
50 ft
5 ft
15 ft
Attached single family
R-1
20 ft
36 ft
Non-residential
N/A
N/A
25 ft
25 ft
All primary uses
25 ft
5,000 sq. ft
50 ft
5 ft
FIR
Accessory uses
25 ft
5 ft
36 ft
Non-residential
N/A
N/A
25 ft
25 ft
Detached single family
3,000 sq. ft
30 ft.
36 ft
Attached single family b
5,000 sq. ft
50 ft.
Triplex and above, or
8,000 sq. ft+2,000
20 ft
5 ft
loft
any combination of
sq. ft per unit for
70 ft
50 ft
R-2
buildings with 2 or
each unit over 3
more units
Boarding or rooming
2,000 sq ft/unit not
house
less than 7,700 sq ft
50 ft
25 ft
25 ft
25 ft
36 ft
Non-residential
N/A
N/A
25 ft
25 ft
25 ft
36 ft
c. Existing lots of record that do not meet the requirements in this table may be used subject to requirements of Chapter 14.11.
d. All lot requirements for single-family residential structures also apply to accessory residential dwelling units
e. Lot width measured at the building line (setback) except for lots abutting a cul-de-sac, where the average width of lot shall be used
f. Measured from street right-of-way line
g. On at least one side for attached single-family residential; 15' for comer lots on the street side yard (not front) of the lot
h. Includes attached accessory single-family dwellings and not more than a single two-family dwelling
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BATESVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE AREA
NORTHEAST OF HARRISON STREET AND EAST OF DRY KILN ROAD
WHEREAS, Markowski Investment Holdings, LLC has requested to amend the Official Zoning
Districts Map for a use that would be inconsistent with the uses suggested by the Batesville
Comprehensive Plan, necessitating a review of said Plan to determine if an amendment thereto was
appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 8,
2025 to consider desirable revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting on December 8, 2025, adopted
certain revisions to the Plan between Dry Kiln Road and Mill Heights (a private road) and north of
Harrison Street, as shown at Exhibit A attached hereto, which would acknowledge current desirable
zoning, as well as enhance the future development of the City of Batesville and in particular increase the
amount of more affordable housing within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended to the Batesville City Council that it
also adopt said revision to the Plan by resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS
SECTION 1: That the revision to the Batesville Comprehensive Plan as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto, be and hereby is adopted.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 12025.
APPROVED
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA DAVIS, CITY CLERK
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING DISTRICTS MAP; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Markowski Investment Holdings, LLC requested that the below described property,
and as shown at Exhibit A, be re -zoned from Commercial Community (C-1) to General Family Residential
(R-2) and/or from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Commercial Community (C-1) or General Family
Residential (R-2) in order to develop property into much needed multi -family residential use; and,
WHERAS, the Batesville Planning Commission noted that several "islands" of zoning created as a
result of past rezoning actions created multiple inconsistent zoning classifications within a single property;
and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission has reviewed the relationship of these properties
with the Comprehensive Plan and determined in a prior action to amend the Plan in support of more
appropriate uses and that the requested re -zoning would be consistent with said Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission conducted a properly advertised public hearing at
a regularly scheduled meeting on December 8, 2025 to consider said proposed amendment to the Zoning
Districts Map; and,
WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission, finding such revision to be an appropriate
clarification to avoid multiple zoning district classifications with a single property, in the best interest of
the future development of the City of Batesville by expanding housing choices voted, at its regularly
scheduled meeting on December 8, 2025 to approve the requested amendment to the Zoning Districts Map,
and further recommends that the Batesville City Council adopt said amendment to the Zoning Districts
Map.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT THE BATESVILLE ZONING DISTRICTS MAP IS HEREBY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: For all that portion of the following described property currently zoned as Single -Family
Residential (R-1) or Community Commercial (C-1), as displayed on Attachment A attached
hereto, is amended to General Family Residential (R-2)
A 0.96-acre tract of land being part of the SETA OF THE N W IA OF Section 14, Township 13 North,
Range 6 West, Independence County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a found 1" pipe, representing the NW comer of said Section 14;
Thence S 55005' 18" E a distance of 2806.61 feet to a found railroad spike, representing the point of
beginning;
Thence S 88°53'06" E a distance of 140.67 feet to a calculated point on the centerline of a 50 foot wide
road easement;
Thence, along said centerline, S 04054'52" W a distance of 108.59 feet to a calculated point;
Thence, along said centerline, S 1805727" W a distance of 81.74 feet to a calculated point;
Thence, along said centerline, S 12030'42" W a distance of 50.01 FEET to a calculated point;
Thence, along said centerline, S 00°09'44" E a distance of 47.44 feet to a calculated point;
Thence, along said centerline, S 08°47' 14" E a distance of 45.07 feet to a calculated point;
Thence, along said centerline, S 04°30'09" E a distance of 31.29 feet to a calculated point;
Thence, leaving said centerline, N 88°53'06" W a distance of 110.22 feet to a calculated point;
Thence N 01 °02'26" E a distance of 221.32 feet to a found 1/2" rebar in stones;
Thence N 00°39'54" E a distance of 136.83 feet back to the point of beginning of said 0.96-acre tract.
Section 2: For all that portion of Independence County Assessor Parcel ID 11003140002 currently zoned
as either Single -Family Residential (R-1) or General Family (R-2), as displayed on Attachment
A attached hereto, is amended to Commercial Community District (C-1).
Section 3. For all that portion of Independence County Assessor Parcel ID 1100314000C currently zoned
as Single -Family Residential (R-1), as displayed on Attachment A attached hereto, is amended
to Commercial Community District (C-1).
IF ANY PORTION OR PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE DEEMED OR HELD TO BE
INVALID, SUCH INVALIDITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTION OR PORTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE.
EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It being necessary to allow a time sensitive development to further the City's
goal of developing a greater variety of housing, and especially affordable housing, and in order to protect
and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Batesville, an emergency is
declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
IT IS SO ORDAINED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this , day of 12025.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
JESSICA DAVIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
TIMOTHY MEITZEN. CITY ATTORNEY
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
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RESOLUTION #
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO ACCEPT A
DONATION OF GRAYS HOSPTIAL FROM MARKOSWKI INVESTMENTS
HOLDINGS, LLC
WHEREAS, Gray's Hospital has been declared to be a blighted area by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville has been working with the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality and the White River Planning & Development District, Inc. to secure grant
funds in order to raze the building;
WHEREAS, that Markowski Investments Holdings, LLC desires to donate Gray's to the
City of Batesville in order to accomplish the City's goal of razing said structure.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
SECTION 1: That the City of Batesville hereby authorizes the purchase 477 E. Main St.,
Batesville, Arkansas more commonly known as Gray's Hospital and more specifically described as
Tract 1 in the legal description attached hereto for the purchase price of $0, more or less to from
Markowski Investments Holdings, LLC.
PASSED AND APPROVED this th day of December , 2025.
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
City of Batesville
ATTEST:
Jessica Davis, City Clerk
City of Batesville
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BETHESDA WATER ASSOCIATION TO
MERGE INTO THE BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY
WHEREAS, that the Bethesda Water Association purchases bulk water from the city of
Batesville, and is otherwise self -managed;
WHEREAS, that the Bethesda Water Association has determined it is in the best interest
of its customers long term that the Batesville Water Utility take over ownership and management
of the Bethesda Water Association's assets, liabilities, and customer service responsibilities;
WHEREAS, that on November 13, 2025 the Bethesda Water Association passed a
resolution to merge with the Batesville Water Utility; and
WHEREAS, that the Council of the City of Batesville, has determined that it is in the best
interest for the Batesville Water Utility and the customers of the Bethesda Water Association that
said merger occur.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Batesville, Arkansas as follows:
Section 1. The Batesville Water Utility is hereby authorized to merge the
Bethesda Water Association and all of its liabilities, assets, and customer service obligations, and
incorporate them into the Batesville Water Utility. The City Council understands that said merger
is subject to the completion of a Water Plan Compliance Application by both the City of Batesville
and the Bethesda Water Association with the state of Arkansas, and a final approval by the State
of Arkansas through the department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Division. That upon all of
these listed approvals and completion of the application process, all assets and liabilities for the
Bethesda Water Board shall be transferred to the City of Batesville, and the Batesville Water
Utility shall assume management and responsibility for the clients serviced by the Bethesda Water
Association.
PASSED AND APPROVED this -`h day of December, 2025.
APPROVED:
Mayor Rick Elumbaugh
ATTESTED:
City Clerk Jessica Davis
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FORTHE ADOPTING FORTHE CITY OF BATESVILLE A BUDGET
FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR
EACH AND EVERY DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BATESVILLE FOR EXPENDITURES
THEREIN PROVIDED: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, has made a comprehensive study
and review of the proposed budget, and;
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Councilthatthe schedules and exhibits of financial
information prepared and reviewed anticipated revenues and expenditures forthe calendaryear appear
to be as accurate as possible for budgetary purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: This ordinance shall be known as the budget ordinance for the City of Batesville,
Arkansas, and Batesville Water Utilities for the twelve (12) month period beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, reflecting estimated revenues and expenditures as hereinafter set forth on
the succeeding pages and made a part hereof as though fully set out herein word for word.
Section 2: The respective amounts of funds for each and every Department within the City of
Batesville for expenditures herein proposed in the budget for 2026 are hereby authorized and
appropriated for the purposes herein set forth for the calendar year ending December 31, 2026.
Section 3: The appropriations herein include payforworked hours, holidays and otherfringe
benefits for all agents, servants, elected officials and employees of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, and
Batesville Water Utilities including but not limited to, uniformed employees, as provided for bythe laws of
the State of Arkansas.
Section 4: The annual salary for the Mayor, City Clerk/Treasurer, and City Attorney as mentioned
above for "elected officials" for 2026 will be; Office of Mayor $100,000.00, City Clerk/Treasurer
$57,792.38 and City Attorney $52432.00.
Section 5: The City Council may alter or revise the budget from time to time and unpledged funds
appropriated by the City Council for any purpose may subsequently, by action of the City Council, be
appropriated to another purpose subject to the laws of the State of Arkansas.
Section 6: It is hereby declared that an emergency exists and that this ordinance, being in the
best interest of the public and its welfare, shall be effective from and after the date of its passage.
ADOPTED this 1 V day of December, 2025.
APPROVED:
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA DAVIS, CITY CLERK