RES NO 08-03-2025 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. W - �2025
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMOUNTS OF LIENS TO BE CERTIFIED TO
THE CRAWFORD COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AGAINST CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTIES AS A RESULT OF GRASS CUTTING EXPENSES AND
ABATEMENT OF OTHER NUISANCES BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ark Code Ann. § 14-54-901, the City of Van Buren has corrected
conditions existing on certain lots or other real property within the City of Van Buren and
is entitled to compensation pursuant to Ark Code Ann. § 14-54-904; and
WHEREAS, State law also provides for a lien against the subject properties,with the amount of lien to
be determined by the City Council at a hearing held after notice to the owner thereof by
certified mail or publication (see Exhibit "A" attached hereto), with said amount (plus a
ten percent collection penalty) to be thereafter certified to the Crawford County Tax
Collector; and
WHEREAS, a hearing for the purpose of determining such liens has been set for 5:30 p.m. on August
25, 2025, in order to allow-service of the attached notice of same upon the listed property
owners,by certified mail or publication as is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1. After notice to property owners, a public hearing was held at 5:30 p.m. on August 25,
2025, for the purpose of determining the amount of liens, if any, to be filed against
certain real property as the result of grass cutting and abatement of other nuisances by the
City of Van Buren.
SECTION 2. After said public hearing the amounts listed on Exhibit "A" are hereby certified and are
to be forwarded to the Crawford County Tax Collector.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
IN TESTIMONY WHE OF,the Ci of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 251 day of August 202 .
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City of Van Buren M or
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Shawnna Reyno ds v 4cob
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO: To the hereinafter named owners of record and all others who claim an interest in the
hereinafter described properties in Van Buren, AR:
Parcel Number: 700-01815-000
Lot: 007 Block: 001
Subdivision: CITY PARK
Address: 2116 Baldwin Street,Van Buren,AR
Owner: Juanita Watkins and Mauris Shultz
Amount: $885.14
Notice is hereby given that lien amounts upon the previously described lands will be considered
by the Van Buren City Council at their meeting on August 25th, 2025, in the Van Buren City
Council Room, located at 1003 Broadway, Van Buren, AR 72956. The owner has the right to
contest the lien amount before the City Council at the public hearing.
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AFFIDAVIT OF CLEAN-UP LIEN
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD)
IN RE: Parcel Number: 700-01815-000
Subdivision: City Park lot 007 Block 001
City of Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas
Physical Address: 2116 Baldwin Street Van Buren AR 729S6
I, Steve Gunter, Code Enforcement Department Head,for the City of Van Buren, Arkansas ("the city"),
being duly sworn and in my official capacity, do hereby state on oath as follows:
1. Section 5.04.01 of the City's Municipal Code requires owners of all property to cut weeds, grass,
remove garbage, rubbish and other unsanitary and unsightly articles and things from their
property pursuant to Ark Code Ann. § 14-54-901.The City has the authority to do whatever is
necessary to correct the conditions and to charge the costs thereof to the owner of lots or
property who neglects or refuses to remove, abate or eliminate the condition after having been
given seven (7) days written notice to do so.
2. On or about 3/13/25 the City gave notice to Juanita Watkins & Mauris Shultz, who is listed on the
county land records as the owner of record of the herein reference property. More than seven
days passed after notice was given. The City took bids to correct the condition upon the above-
described property and on or about 6/2S/25 the condition was corrected, and the City incurred
expenses as a result thereof.
3. After the work was completed, the City provided notice to the owner of record on or about
6/28/25 of the total amount of the clean-up totaling$759.68 Exhibit 1 attached hereto. The City
has made demand for payment and given the applicable owner notice of the City's intent to file
this lien. The owner has failed to make payment. No part of the debt has been paid and the City of
Van Buren claims a lien including administrative and filing costs, on the herein referenced property
pursuant to Ark Code Ann. § 14-54-901 and 14-54-903 in the amount of$88S.14 to secure the
indebtedness.
EXECUTED UNDER OATH this day of
VBCE: 2025-0012 Steve Gunter,
Code Enforcement Director
City of Van Buren, Arkansas
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD)
ON THIS THE DAY OF
BEFORE ME,A NOTARY PUBLIC, PERSONALLY APPEARED
KNOWN TO ME TO BE THE
PERSON WHOSE NAME IS SUBSCRIBED TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENT AND
ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE HAD EXECUTED THE SAME FOR THE PURPOSE
THEREIN SET FORTH.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
-6, 10:49 AM Real Property Print Frier '
Parcel:700-01815-000 ID:23331
As of:3/12/202510:32:52 PM
Crawford County Report
Property Owner Property Information
Name: WATKINS,JUANITA%MAURIS SHULTZ Physical Address: 2116 BALDWIN ST
1215 N 24TH Subdivision: CITY PARK
Mailing Address: VAN BUREN,AR 72956
Block/Lot: 001 1007
Type: (RI)Res.Improv.
S-T-R: 19-09-31
Tax District: (421)VAN BUREN CITY
Size(Acres): N/A
Millage Rate: 51.90
Legal: See Extended Legal
Extended Legal
PER DOC FILED 7/5/1983 IN
BOOK 514 PAGE 191:
LOT 7 BLOCK 1 CITY PARK
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS.
Market and Assessed Values Taxes
Estimated Full Assessed Taxable Estimated
Market Value (20%Market Value) Value Taxes: 397
Land 10,000 2,000 1,950
Note:Tax amounts are estimates only.
Building 29,300 5,860 5,707 Homestead 0 Contact the county/parish tax collector
Credit:
Totals 39,300 7,860 7,657 for exact amounts.
Status:(N).No Ad)
Land
Land Use Size Units
N/A 1.000 Lot
Total 1.00
Deed Transfers
Deed Date Book Page Deed Type Stamps Est.Sale Grantee Code Type
5/17/2012 2012 4696 Admin.D N/A N/A WATKINS,JUANITA N/A N/A
7/5/1983 514 191 Warr.Deed 25.30 $23,000 WATTS-SHULTZ 00 Improved
7/5/1983 514 188 Warr.Deed 0.00 $0 SHULTZ-WATKINS 00 improved
10/1/1981 494 81 Quit Claim 0.00 $0 WATTS-WATTS 00 Improved
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1003 Broadway
1 Van Buren, AR 72956
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Code Enforcement Department
INVOICE
DATE: Tuesday,August 26, 2025 CASE#: 2025-0012
TO: Juanita Watkins& Mauris Shultz
1215 North 24th Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
RE: 2116 Baldwin Street Van Buren,AR 72956
DATE ITEM COST
ABSTRACT(S)
8/26/2025 FILING FEE $25.00
8/26/2025 LIEN RELEASE FEE $20.00
8/26/2025 10% Collection Penalty $80.46
6/25/2025 PROPERTY CLEAN-UP $750.00
WEED &GRASS CONTROL
6/26/2025 POSTAGE $9.68
LEGAL ADVERTISING
DEMOLITION
TOTAL: $885.14
PAYMENT DUE DATE: UPON RECEIPT
If payment is not received wtihin 30 days of your receipt of this invoice a lien will be filed against the
property, pursuant to AR CODE Ann. § 1S-14-903 (b). FURTHER, if the debt is not paid within this time
a hearing to have the debt certified for tax collection will be on
Monday,August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
at the Municipal Complex located at 1003 Broadway in the Council Room,Van Buren,Arkansas
before the Van Buren City Council. You have the right to attend the hearing. For more information you may
call a Code Enforcement Officer at(479)689-0075.
Please make check payable to the CITY OF VAN BUREN.
MAIL PAYMENT TO:
CITY OF VAN BUREN
1003 BROADWAY
VAN BUREN,AR 72956