ORD NO 12-2004B CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. J
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS THAT ARE COMPLETELY
SURROUNDED BY THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, A.C.A. 14 -40 -501 14 -40 -503 provides that unincorporated islands of land
that have been completely surrounded by the incorporated limits of a
municipality may be annexed by that municipality; and
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren desires to annex certain lands more completely
described below; and
WHEREAS, All necessary urban services, such as fire and police protection, are to be
extended to such area within a reasonable period of time; and
WHEREAS, The area to be annexed complies with the standards for lands qualifying
for annexation which are set forth in A.C.A. 14 -40- 301 -14 -40 -304 and
A.C.A. 14- 40- 501 -14 -40 -503; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on August 23, 2004 regarding this proposed
annexation; and
WHEREAS, On July 31, 2004 a legal notice was published setting out the legal
description of the territory proposed to be annexed, and all property owners
within the area were notified by certified mail of their right to appear at the
public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the following described unincorporated area which is completely
surrounded by the city limits of the City of Van Buren is hereby annexed to
the City of Van Buren:
Legal Description
The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 9 North, Range 31 West.
The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 9 North, Range 32 West.
The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 32 West.
The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 32 West.
SECTION 2: All necessary urban services, such as police and fire protection, shall be
extended to such area within a reasonable period of time.
SECTION 3: Because these areas are in need of all necessary urban services, such as
police and fire protection, and this is necessary for the public peace,
health, safety and welfare, an emergency is declared to exist. Therefore,
this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from after the date of the
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS aD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2004.
MAYOR IN RI6C.3"
0 y
ATTESTED:
4
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
0