RES NO 11-02-2023 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. /1- C;L, -2023
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM AS
FUNDED BY THE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
FUND
WHEREAS, a Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance Fund was established with Ordinance 5-
1997 for the purpose of collecting funds for sidewalks and establishing procedures
for the administration of those funds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Ordinance 5-1997 is for construction and maintenance of sidewalks
for the safe conveyance of pedestrian traffic,primarily,but not limited to,sidewalks
around schools and along streets defined as collector and arterial streets on the
master street plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 7, 2023,to receive
input from the public and prepare a recommendation where sidewalks need to be
built.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council accepts the Planning Commission's recommendation for the
sidewalk program as funded by the Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance Fund
for the next year. The recommendation and priorities are shown on "Exhibit A"to
this Resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of � for and 4 against,the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the th f November 2023.
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VAN BUREN CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR JOE HURST AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WALLY BAILEY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SIDEWALK FUND—ORDINANCE 5-1997
DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 7,2023, for the purpose of taking
public comments and making a recommendation for sidewalk projects to be funded by the
sidewalk construction and maintenance fund which was established by Ordinance 5-1997.
The purpose of Ordinance 5-1997 is for construction and maintenance of sidewalks for the safe
conveyance of pedestrian traffic,primarily, but not limited to, sidewalks around the schools and
along streets defined as collector and arterial streets on the master street plan.
I contacted Brian Summerhill with Van Buren Public Schools for input:He indicated they have
no specific needs except for the installation and repairs around the schools in the older parts of
the City.
Denise Paxton of 1104 Solitude Drive spoke to the Commission about the significant safety
issues for pedestrians on Durango Drive.
During discussion a comment was made by the Commission that the City could also use these
funds to help with a required match when applying for a grant to build sidewalks.
After discussion,the Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:
1. Complete the Van Buren School District's 2021 request for the construction of sidewalks
in the vicinity of Butterfield,King,Blakemore Field and Central Elementary. There are
several areas of sidewalk that need installation, repair, or replacement.
2. As funds are available the City should construct sidewalks along South 401h Street from
Old Rouw Rd to Kibler Rd. This is an Arterial Rd on the Master Street Plan with several
residential subdivisions fronting the road.
3. As funds are available the City should construct sidewalks along North 1 I1h Street,
particularly along the City's park/golf course frontage.
4. As funds are available construct sidewalks on Durango Drive with the first phase being
between Solitude Drive and Powderhorn Drive.
The City Clerk/Treasurer reports that the amount in the Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance
Fund as of November 2011 is $120,968.24.
In a separate fluid known as the "In Lieu of Sidewalk Fund"there is $28,857.65.
I have attached a copy of Ordinance 5-1997.
Let me know if you have any questions.