RES NO 07-05-2026 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO(V -d5-2026
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
NUISANCE UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE CITY LIMITS, LOCATED AT 128 SOUTH 22ND
STREET, VAN BUREN ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING SAID STRUCTURE; PROVIDING A PERIOD OF
TIME FOR PROPERTY OWNER TO ABATE SAID NUISANCE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the structure set forth above has been found by the Van Buren Code Enforcement
Department to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated, obnoxious, unsafe, unfit
for human habitation and/or otherwise detrimental to public welfare of Van Buren
citizens in violation of Van Buren Municipal Code § 11.28.01 et seq;and
WHEREAS, the condition of such property, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, constitutes a
serious fire, health, and/or safety hazard to the Public and to the City of Van Buren, and
unless immediate action is taken to remedy these conditions, by removing, razing and/or
abating said nuisance, there is great likelihood that the surrounding property may be
damaged by fire originating from such unsafe hazardous structure. Moreover, since the
structure is without proper sanitary facilities, and as such is unsafe and hazardous, and
provides a breeding place for rats,rodents and other dangerous germ carriers of disease,it
constitutes a serious hazard to the health and safety of the citizens of Van Buren, and
should be moved or razed for the purpose of eliminating such hazards. The city has given
proper notice in accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code § 11.28.07.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The Van Buren City Council hereby finds and declares the house located at the address
indentified herein to be dangerous, unsightly, unsanitary, dilapidated, unsafe, obnoxious,
a fire hazard, and/or a menace to abutting properties, with the current condition of said
structure not being fit for human habitation; and because of such conditions, the City
Council hereby declares the same to be condemned as a public nuisance and is ordered to
be abated, removed or razed by the owner thereof in accordance with City Ordinance and
State law.
SECTION 2: In accordance with Van Buren Municipal Code § 11.28.08, the owner of record of the
following described property is hereby directed to raze the same, or otherwise abate the
above declared nuisance within thirty (30) days after the posting of a true copy of this
Resolution at a conspicuous place upon the structure constituting the nuisance described
herein,to-wit:
Lots 17 and 18, Block 3, Roosevelt Subdivision in the City of Van
Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas. (Parcel No. 700-06482-000, located
at 128 South 221 Street and owned by Larry Norwood)
SECTION 3: If the aforementioned structure has not been razed and/or removed within thirty (30)days
after posting a true copy of this resolution at a conspicuous place upon the structure
constituting the nuisance, or the nuisance otherwise abated, the structure shall be torn
down and/or removed by the City of Van Buren,or a duly designated representative.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE F, the City an Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of T for and against, the foregoing Resolution at its regular
meeting held on the 27'h day of July 2026.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION To the hereinafter named owners and mortgage holders of
record and all others who claim an interest in the here-
inafter described properties in Van Buren,Arkansas:
Julie A.Jett Parcel Number:700-06482-000
Subdivision: ROOSEVELT I
City Of Van Buren Lot: 17-18 Block: 3
1003 Broadway ST Address: 128 S. 22nd Street Van Buren,AR 72956
CITY HALL Property Owner: Larry Norwood
Notice is hereby given that a building or other structure is
Van Buren AR 72956-5800 located upon the previously described lands will be consid-
ered by the Van Buren City Council at their meeting on July
27,2026, Municipal Complex 1003 Broadway, Van Buren, at
5:30pm. The owner has the right to contest the condemna-
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTIES OF CRAWFORD, LOGAN& tion of this structure before the City Council at the public
FRANKLIN hearing. Failure to respond within thirty days of the first
publication of this notice or to appear before the City
Council at the public hearing may result in any claim or
interest you have in this proceeding to be forever barred.
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lraised value. Purchase 27,2026, Municipal Complex 1003 Broadway, Van Buren, at
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Date of Bid: Ise/Z-'
Case M 2026-0021
Address / Location of Property: 128 South 22Street Van Buren, AR 72956
Brief Description of Clean Up:
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Date of Bid:
Case #: 2026-0021
Address / Location of Property: 128 South 22Street Van Buren, AR 72956
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