ORD NO 13-2013 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. �j 2013
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ARK. CODE
ANN. 16 -13 -709, DESIGNATING THE CRAWFORD COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT -VAN BUREN DIVISION AS THE AGENCY
PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF FINES,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, A.C.A 16 -13 -709 requires an Ordinance be enacted specifically designating the agency
primarily responsible for the collection of fines in the district courts; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Administration and the Van Buren City Council to comply with
A.C.A 16 -13 -709; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren wishes to designate the Crawford County District Court-Van
Buren Division as the agency primarily responsible for the collection of fines; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is immediately necessary for preservation of the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas and an
emergency exists which requires that this Ordinance become immediately effective and in
full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Crawford County District Court-Van Buren Division is hereby designated as the
primary agency responsible for the collection of fines.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance being necessary for the financial continuity of the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas, and necessary in providing for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health, and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force after its passage and approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Bure kansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 7) ag. inst, he foregoing Ordinance at its regular
meeting held on the 21s day of October 2013.
Robert D. Freeman
Mayor
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Barbie Curtis Candice !'le W
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney