RES NO 12-03-1978 12 -3 -19
RESOLUTION NO.-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, REQUESTING
THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW THE CITY OF VAN BUREN TO MAINTAIN AND
CONTROL THE SIDEWALK AREAS WITHIN THE NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, a portion of Arkansas Highway 59 is within the Van Buren National
Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren and property owners are undertaking facade restorations
within the Historic District, including canopies and awnings; and
WHEREAS, the present Highway right -of -way, within the Historic District, extends
from storefront to storefront; =and- in scme insLnce. and
WHEREAS. it is imperative that the City of Van Buren control that protion of
the Highway right -of -way, within the Historic District, from the back of the
existing curbs to the storefronts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
I.
That the City desires to proceed with the planned improvements within the
Historic District.
II.
That the City requests that the Arkansas Highway Department relinquish the
maintenance responsibilities to the City for that area behind the back of the
existing curbs to the storefronts, within the National Historic District, and
thereby allowing the City to control and maintain the sidewalks.
III.
That the City by accepting the maintenance and control of the sidewalk area,
will not allow any structure or appurtanence to be constructed which will
extend beyond the back of the existing curb, or infringe on the existing
travelway.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
this 18th day of December, 1978.
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