HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-04-R RESOLUTION NO.2025-12-04-R
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 fmal 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 16th day of December,2025.
APPROVED:
BY:
May Rick
ATTESTED:
City Clerk Jess' a Davis