RES NO 09-06-2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. q (0 -2009
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
HISTORIC PRESER VA TION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department and the Van Buren Historic District Commission have
undertaken the necessary planning process to prepare the City of Van Buren Historic
Preservation Plan by contracting with preservation planners, Thomason
Associates, for the development of a citywide historic preservation plan, and design
guidelines for the identification and protection of historic sites, properties and
districts; and to facilitate the development of design review guidelines for the
Fairview Cemetery Historic District; and
WHEREAS, through public meetings and public review, information was provided, analyzed, and
considered for inclusion in the City of Van Buren Historic Preservation Plan, a
copy of which is on file in the City Clerks Office; and
WHEREAS, the plan provides historical data, existing character and development, historic
resources, design guidelines, and identifies policies and procedures for
implementation and suggested local preservation actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of Van Buren hereby adopts the attached City of Van
Buren Historic Preservation Plan as prepared and recommended by the City
Planning Department, the Van Buren Historic District Commission, and Thomason
Associates.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van B en, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (0 for and 'O against, the foregoing esolution at its
Regular Meeting held on the 21st day of September 200'.
Robert D. Freeman, a)
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