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ORD NO 17-2018 4. CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS ORDINANCE NO. )1/ -2018 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, LYING IN CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, PETITIONED FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF VAN BUREN BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAWFORD COUNTY ON THE 23" DAY OF APRIL 2018, AND ZONING SAID TERRITORY G-1 (GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC USE ZONE); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the County Clerk of Crawford County, Arkansas, by the Van Buren School District, owner of the hereinafter described territory, praying that said territory be annexed to, and made part of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2018, the County Court of Crawford County, Arkansas, found that the petition was signed by the Van Buren School District, owners of said territory; that said territory is contiguous and adjoining the present corporate limits of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas; that an accurate description of said territory had been filed with and made part of said petition; that proper notice had been given for the time and in the manner prescribed by law, and that said lands and territory should be annexed to and made part of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, subject to the acceptance of the same by the City Council of said City at the proper time, as provided by law; and WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published in the Press Argus Courier on June 16, 2018, and a public hearing was conducted as required by law on July 3, 2018; and WHEREAS, as a result of this hearing, the Planning Commission has recommended that certain property be annexed into and zoned G-1 (Government and Public Use Zone)within the city limits of the City of Van Buren; and WHEREAS, the proposed annexation and zoning herein were recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: The Van Buren School District is the owner of the following described land lying adjacent and contiguous to the present city limits of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas. SECTION 2: The following described land and territory contiguous and adjoining the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, shall be accepted, as part of and annexed to, and made a part of the City of Van Buren: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the East Half, Northeast quarter of Section 12, Township-9-North, Range-32-West, Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas,more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter, Section 12; thence South 02 degrees, 58 minutes, 31 seconds, West, along the East line of said East Half, Northeast Quarter, 554.70 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 02 degrees, 58 minutes, 31 seconds West, along said East line of the East half,Northeast Quarter, 1,037.54 Feet to the North right-of-way line of Northridge Drive East, also being the Southeast corner of Lot 96 of Legacy Valley, Phase 4 Addition to the City of Van Buren; thence North 86 degrees, 26 minutes, 32 seconds West along said North right-of-way line of Northridge Drive East, 876.85 Feet; thence North 03 degrees, 01 minutes, 36 seconds East, 1,047.30 Feet; thence South 85 degrees, 48 minutes, 10 seconds East, 876.06 Feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 20.97 acres more or less. LAYMAN'S DESCRIPTION 505 Northridge Drive East, Van Buren,Arkansas. SECTION 3: The map showing said described land is approved and confirmed, and a copy thereof is attached hereto. SECTION 4: Said land is hereby annexed into the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, and zoned G-1 (Government and Public Use Zone). SECTION 5: Due to the need to protect, promote, and support operations of the Van Buren School District and its agents, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force from and after the date of its passage and approval. 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Verified Petition for Annexation,with Exhibits A,B, and C; b. Verification of Crawford County Assessor and County Clerk; c. Proposed Order; d. Municipal Boundary Change Checklist; and e. Check in the amount of$30.00 to cover filing fees. Please file this with and return the additional copies to me marked as "file-marked". I have enclosed a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your convenience. Please call me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, ody ees Enclosure /7/2/24:,Y- ,ek 1.0 3 4J • Arkansas Secretary of State r, Mark Martin ,r Arkansas Secretary of State,500 Woodlane Aye,Little Rock(A 4201-1094 vwFiLle 0,v1 ViCANS 9 ct' Ap t it wd Municipal Boundary Change Checklist ' �` ;), vrZ?Lu,� A, � County: CA(1-1- °A- Cit Town: \J 0-1\ City Ordinance/Resolution No: Date approved: `= County Court Case No: Date Order Filed: c� Type. A o Q � o.B. L o—„-Q�o"u J> f'ell '-� — O-Co Q (Cho from the list of Arkansas Code Sections located on the back) Date Change Effective: Set by:OMunicipal Ordinance 0 Emergency Clause OCourt 0 Default (Required by Act 655 of 2017) For Circuit Court Challenge: Date Order Filed: OUpheldOOverturned OOther(attach explanation) Initiating party: RrAll Landowners 0 Majority Landowners 0 Municipal Governing Body ()State 0 Other Supporting Documentation attached(check all that apply): f] File marked copy of City Ordinance/Resolution(required) I t File marked copy of County Court Order(required except for island annexation and annexation approved by election) Ef Gopy of Arkansas GIS approved printed map and certification letter (required) El Proof of Publication for all Legal Notices(include Hearing,Election,and City Ordinance/Resolution notices) File marked copy of Petition Part or File marked copy of the certified special election results(if applicable) File marked copy of Complaint and final Circuit Court Order(Court Challenge only) Municipal Contact: Name: Title: Street Address: City: St: Zip code: • Complete one form per ordinance/resolution,attach it as a cover page to the supporting document set and submit to the County Clerk's Office within 45 days of the Effective Date as required by Act 655 of 2017 County Offi • Signature: �C>� �G Title:�,t•t0'�h� C v�cicl,, LyirAit Date: S' `_G' cif GZ /I7 Pursuant to Act 655 of 2017,County Officials must submit a file-marked copy of municipal boundary change documents within 30 days of receipt to:Arkansas Secretary of State,Attn:Municipal Boundary Filing,500 Woodlane Ave Suite 256,Little Rock,AR 72201-1094 Office of the Arkansas Secretary of State use only Received by: — /et 3© 346 LIAIHAWKJNSiWEIR ' Engineering Client Success April 24, 2018 Mr. Joe Hurst City of Van Buren 111 North 12th Street Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 RE: New Elementary School Van Buren School District HWEI Project No. 2017082 Dear Mr. Hurst: The Van Buren School District is requesting a petition to allow the annexation of the following described property along Northridge Drive East into the City of Van Buren: Part of the E/2, NE/4 of Section 12, T-9-N, R-32-W, Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE/4, Section 12; thence S02°58'31"W along the east line of said E/2, NE/4, 554.70'to the Point of Beginning;thence continuing S02°58'31"W along said east line of the E/2, NE/4, 1,037.54' to the north right-of-way line of Northridge Drive (East), also being the SW corner of Lot 96 of Legacy Valley, Phase IV Addition to the City of Van Buren; thence N86°26'32"W along said north right-of-way line of Northridge Drive (East), 876.85';thence NO3°01'36"E 1,047.30';thence S85°48'10"E 876.06'to the Point of Beginning, containing 20.97 acres more or less. The legal counsel for the Van Buren School District has started the process to request the release of the property from Crawford County. Attached for your review are copies of the Final Plat on the referenced project. Also, we propose that this property come in to the City zoned G-1 Government and Public Use. Hopefully, this will provide you with the information necessary to approve this annexation, plat, and zoning. Please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with once this property has been released by Crawford County and the accepted by the Van Buren City Council. Sincerely, HAWKINS-WEIR ENGINEERS, INC. J. Kyle Salyer, P.E., P.S. JKS Enclosures: Five (5) Original Copies of the Final Plat 110 So, 7th Street m P.O. Box 648 ' Van Buren,AR 72957 m Ph: (479)474-1227 0 Fax: (479)474-8531 211 Natural Resources Drive a Little Rock,AR 72205 o Ph: (501)374-4846 438 East Millsap Road ' Suite 107 t' Fayetteville,AR 72703 0 Ph: (479)455-2_906 40,3 Garrison Avenue Suite 101 6 Fort Smith,AR 72901 0 (.479)242-4585 IN TH E COUNTY COURT OF CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARI I A.S Ic�lti X01 : fP'R�3 Pi/ VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Ci ) tR 48 • ),c, 90ar1T^c'r';,,. v. COUNTY COURT CASE NO.2018- ‘55 ; �, t CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS CRAWFORD COUNTY ASSESSOR, and CRAWFORD COUNTY CLERK RESPONDENTS VERIFIED PETITION FOR ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO A.C.A. § 14-40-609 Petitioner,Van Buren School District,for its Verified Petition for Annexation Pursuant to A.C.A. § 14-40-609, Crawford County,Arkansas, states: PARTIES,JURISDICTION AND VENUE 1. Petitioner is an Arkansas Public School District with its principal location in Van Buren, Crawford County,Arkansas. 2. The City of Van Buren,Arkansas,is named as a Respondent because it is required to accept this proposed annexation via ordinance before the annexation is complete. 3. The Crawford County Assessor is named as Respondent because it is responsible for verifying the identity of the Petitioner;verifying there are no property owners included in the petition that do not wish to have their property annexed;verify that the property is contiguous with the City of Van Buren, Crawford County,Arkansas; and to verify that no enclaves will be created prior to the issuing of an order by the County Judge and acceptance by the City of Van Buren, Crawford County,Arkansas. 4. The Crawford County Clerk is named as a Respondent for the same reasons as the Crawford County Assessor. 5. This action involves real property located in Crawford County,Arkansas. 4/l/ — iVC k) 30 347 yl 6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein, and venue is proper. FACTUAL BACKGROUND 7. By Warranty Deed dated May 15, 2017, Petitioner acquired approximately 10.0 acres,more or less,of real property in Crawford County,Arkansas. That deed was recorded in the deed records of Crawford County,Arkansas, on May 16, 2017(Copy of Deed attached as Exhibit "A» 8. The portion of the legal description contained in that Deed pertaining to the property in question is as follows (hereafter referred to as the"Properties"): PART OF THE E/2,NE/4 OF SECTION 12,TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH,RANGE 32 WEST, VAN BUREN, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NE/4, SECTION 12;THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID E/2, NE/4, 554.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE E/2,NE/4, 1,037.54 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE (EAST), ALSO BEING THE SW CORNER OF LOT 96 OF LEGACY VALLEY, PHASE IV ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VAN BUREN; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE (EAST), 459.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST 1,042.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINU IES 10 SECONDS EAST 459.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10.97 ACRES MORE OR LESS,ALL ACCORDING TO BOUNDARY SURVEY BY HAWKINS WEIR ENGINEERS, INC.,DATED APRIL 28, 2017. 9. By Warranty Deed dated August 4, 2017, Petitioner acquired approximately 10.0 acres,more or less,of real property in Crawford County,Arkansas. That deed was recorded in the deed records of Crawford County,Arkansas,on August 4,2017(Copy of Deed attached as Exhibit "B" LAcz-y—.1Z 2 30 348 a , .. 10. The portion of the legal description contained in that Deed pertaining to the property in question is as follows (hereafter referred to as the "Properties"): PART OF THE E/2,NE/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 32 WEST, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NE/4, SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID E/2, NE/4, 554.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 459.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, 1042.65 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE(EAST);THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE(EAST),416.88 FEET;THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, 1047.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 416.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO BOUNDARY SURVEY BY HAWKINS WEIR ENGINEERS, INC. DATED JUNE,2017. 11. The two Properties are contiguous to the City of Van Buren,Arkansas. 12. A true and accurate copy of the GIS Office Map of Proposed Annexation is attached as Exhibit C,pursuant to A.C.A. § 14-40-101. 13. Van Buren School District# 42, the sole owner of the Properties, is an Arkansas Public School of which Harold Jeffcoat is duly authorized in his capacity to act on behalf of the Public School. 14. Under A.C.A. § 14-40-609, a voluntary annexation may occur when all the owners of properties, which is contiguous to the city in which they are requesting annexation, are in agreement and have met the required qualifications. 15. One hundred percent of the landowners of the Properties are in agreement with this Petition and wish for the Properties to be annexed. 16. No enclaves will be created by this annexation. d/02 — /c ' t ' 3 - 30 349 17. The schedule of services of the annexing city that will be extended to the Properties within three (3) years after the date the annexation becomes final shall be the same services presently extended to the contiguous property which is also owned by Petitioner, including fire services,police services,municipal utilities, and road maintenance,if any. 18. Petitioner meets the requirements of A.C.A. § 14-40-609. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that this Court enter its Order finding that it is the sole owner of the above Properties as set forth herein; that Petitioner wishes for the Properties to be annexed; that the Properties are contiguous to the city limits of the City of Van Buren; that no enclaves will be created by this annexation; and for all other relief to which Petitioner is entitled, whether prayed for,herein or not. Respectfully submitted, BEQTJET 1'p, &BILLINGSLEY,P.A. 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 3200 Little Rock,AR 72201-3469 Phone: (501) 374-1107 Fax: (501)374-5092 Email:jbequette@bbpalaw.com Email: ckees ' •••al. .corn By: a" aette/Ark. B: #87012 W. Cody 64,Ark. Bar#2012118 4,4/ /6 � ' 30 3 Pg. cl/ 4 . . : . • . , . , • VERIFICATION STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF CRAWFORD Comes now Harold Jeffcoat, and being duly sworn, on oath state that he has read the above and foregoing Petition for Annexation and that the facts and matters therein contained and set forth are true and correct to the best of his knowledge and b ' : . _ - ArdirellrilifAINIO` --- 14.-ARO D ' Fit-,0 014141Q* , :Stlisctibed and sworn to..:before:ine this (D .day, o.f DOL'i . ,.2018, ... . _ . ik'ASION 'RP 4`. 1.,4•N- ' ' Ott tr) tt.: '. 1 ). ,Z:c3.4.4- tklar:4 'v ••• 1" 41.it:...5e . Z.",13..0 AA.-s),S6.-. co• r: - NOTARY PUBLIC1.1c r-olvg 4'6 ' • c'.4K,....;!. VCrdY5i0ACCIt`*4 4' , My Commission Expires:\-MO k /°4'it;41-Y •Ak' N% . . / 1 diziaV- A 4) 5 30 351 Docuxnint N•uilber 2017004496 Page 1 4 Doc Hum 2017004496 $25.00 05/16/7017 1 :52:54 PM WARRANTY DEED Filed Recorded in the Official Reco d_ .,f SHARON RLO NT RAKER, CIRCUIT CLERKK CONVEYING FROM TRUST By; (; KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That GAITHER MANAGEMENT TRUST, UITID JULY 3, 1997, hereinafter called Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), and other good and valuable consideration to us in hand paid by VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT #42, hereinafter called Grantee, do hereby grant, bargain and sell unto the said Grantee and Grantee's successors and assigns, the following described land, situated in Crawford County, State of Arkansas, to wit: SEE EXHIBIT"A"FOR ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the lands and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Grantee and Grantee's successors and assigns,forever.And we, the said Grantor, for our self,our heirs, executors, administrators,successors, and or assigns hereby covenant with the said grantees,their successsors and assigns,that we are lawfully seized of said land and premises, that the same is unencumbered, and that we will, and our heirs, executors, successors, and administrators shall forever warrant and defend the title to the said lands against all legal claims whatever. WITNESS my hand and seal on this I day of May,2017. GAITHER MANAGEMENT TRUST,UITID JULY 3,1997 xA), rw,Nikt L `�— (Seal) WILLIAM D. GAITHER,TRUSTEE SHARLENE GAITHER,TRUSTEE State of ARKANSAS }ss. ACKNOWLEDGMENT County of CRAWFORD ) On this the kc day of May, 2017, before me, a notary public, personally appeared WILLIAM D. GAITHER AND SHARLENE GAITHER, TRUSTEES of GAITHER MANAGEMENT TRUST, UITID JULY 3, 1997, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they had executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein mentioned and set forth. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal. My commission expires: //ii jzoz/ � b Notary Ptkblfc This deed prepared under the direction,of Philip A. Bagby,Attorney,Van Buren,Arkansas. RICKY DICKENS CRAWFORD COUNTY NOTARY PUBUC-ARKANSAS My Commission Expires July 11,2021 -_ Commission No.12383249 /ID � p B 2S cc-A 30 35 Document Number 2017004496 Page 2 4 EXHIBIT"A" - LEGAL DESCRIPTION PART OF THE E12, NE14 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 32 WEST, VAN BUREN, CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NEI4, SECTION 12;THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID E/2, NE/4, 554.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE E12, NE/4, 1,037.54 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE (EAST), ALSO BEING THE SW CORNER OF LOT 96 OF LEGACY VALLEY, PHASE IV ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VAN BUREN; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE (EAST), 459.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST 1,042.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 459.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10.97 ACRES MORE OR LESS, ALL ACCORDING TO BOUNDARY SURVEY BY HAWKINS WEIR ENGINEERS,INC.,DATED April 28,2017. "ANY REFERENCE TO ACREAGE IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY." SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS,RIGHTS OF WAY, RESTRICTIONS AND PREVIOUS MINERAL RESERVATIONS IF ANY. I certify under penalty of false swearing Address for Tax Statement: that documentary stamps or a documentary 2221 POINTER TRAIL symbol in the legally correct amount has VAN BUREN,AR 72956 been place• -- •:: -•tom Grante- •• %-•• \• `�yl� /�//C•• r r -A Vis- 3y' 30 353 Document Number 2017007214 Page 1' 4 • ['Dc Num 201 7001214 $30.00 08/04/2017 3:33;58 PM • Filed `•_. Recorded in the Official Records. of WARRANTY DEED SHARON R0NeLi0i Itt r BiVER, CIRCUIT CLERK (CORPORATION) o_: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, INC,, aka NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, a corporation organized under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Arkansas, hereinafter called Grantor, by its TRUSTEE and TRUSTEE, duly authorized by proper resolution, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid by VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT#42, hereinafter called Grantee, does hereby grant, bargain and sell unto the said Grantee and Grantee's successors and assigns, the following described land, situated in Crawford County, State of Arkansas, to wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A"FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the lands and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Grantee and Grantee's successors and assigns, forever.And said corporation hereby covenants that it is lawfully seized of said land and premises, that the same is unencumbered, and that it will forever warrant and defend the title to the said lands against all legal claims whatever. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the name of the Grantor is hereunto affixed by its TRUSTEE and TRUSTEE, this L/ day of August,2017. NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH,INC. By: "�'s'3`s/e —,aff-ey TRUSTEE WENDELL WESTFALL By: // TRUSTEE ATHAN RIGG' .0F'''''' JENNY BECKHAM s s.......%s MY COMMISSION 11 12393385 STATE OF ARKANSAS ) `"- EXPIRES:June 2,2023 )ss. ACKNOWLEDGMENT , *.;;;;s" Crawford County County of CRAWFORD ) On this the 4th day of August,2017, before me, a notary public, personally appeared the within named WENDELL WESTFALL and NATHAN RIGGS,to me personally known,who stated that they were the TRUSTEE and TRUSTEE of NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH,INC.,aka NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH,VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,a corporation, and were duly authorized in their respective capacities to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said corporation,and further stated and acknowledged that they had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. / Notary Public s'. i{ My commission expires: June 2, 2023 This deed prepared under the direction of Philip A. Bagby, Attorney, Van Buren, Arkansas. EXHIBIT . 2t- 13 i g : a5 • � � A ' 3s 30 35 .E Document Number 2017007214 Page 2 4 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION PART OF THE E/2, NE/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 32 WEST, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NE/4, SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID E/2, NE/4, 554.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 459.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, 1042.65 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE(EAST); THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHRIDGE DRIVE (EAST), 416,88 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, 1047.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST416.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,ACCORDING TO BOUNDARY SURVEY BY HAWKINS WEIR ENGINEERS, INC., DATED June, 2017. "ANY REFERENCE TO ACREAGE IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY." SUBJECT TO ALL RIGHT OF WAYS,EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS,AND PREVIOUS MINERAL RESERVATIONS, IF ANY. I certify under penalty of false swearing Address for Tax Statement: that documentary stamps or a documentary 2221 POINTER TRAIL symbol in the legally correct amount has VAN BUREN,AR 72956 been placed on this instrument. Ccs Grantee r Agent �y. c330 355 . i i ARKANSAS VIE GIS OFFICE III April 13, 2018 • Ms. Faith Durham Legal Assistant Bequette & Billingsley, P.A. 425 West Capitol Ave Suite 3200 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: City of Van Buren Annexation Coordination Requirement Ms. Durham, Thank you for coordinating with our office as you seek to annex property into the City of Van Buren, AR located in Section 12, Township 9 North, Range 32 West. This letter represents confirmation that you have properly coordinated with our office (Arkansas GIS Office) as specified in 5 14-40-101 (Act 914 of 2015) of the 90th'General Assembly. Our office will wait completion of any additional steps necessary for the proposed boundary change, which normally comes from the Arkansas Secretary of State Elections Division after any appropriate filing by your County Clerk. Thank you, 9i4) . Jennifer Wheeler, GIS Analyst /JJw Attachments: GIS Office Map of Proposed Annexation Revised Legal Description (revised petition to correct description of tract 2) Secretary of State Municipal Change Checklist EXHIBIT H:\City_Annexations\Cities\Van Buren\20180413\Doc\20180413_VanBuren_Annexation_Coordination_Letter.docx I C ARKANSAS GIS OFCE • 1 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 6D • LITTLE ROCK • ARKANSAS •72201 Wib /tPHO 501)682-2767 - www.gis.arkansas.gov - FAX(501)682-6077 .. 37 30 356 ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE vf,.1 :b) —ucrav — ,0- MARK MARTIN RRh�N�p.7. June 5,2018 The Honorable Sharon Blount-Baker • Crawford County Clerk 300 Main St, Room 7 Van Buren,AR 72956 Re: City of Van Buren Annexation Court Order 2018-35: Missing Information Dear Ms.Blount-Baker, This letter acknowledges receipt of Crawford County Court Order 2018-35 and its supporting documentation by the Office of the Secretary of State. However,we are currently unable to file this annexation,as the City of Van Buren reports this change in municipal boundary is still in process. Therefore,our Office is holding this filing pending approval of the annexation by the city council. Once your Office receives the Van Buren Ordinance or Resolution accepting this addition, please forward a file-marked copy to the Secretary of State to complete the filing process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this filing,please contact our Office at 501-682-3401. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Cynthia Fisher Special Projects Manager Arkansas Secretary of State Legal Division 500 Woodlane St,Suite 256 • Little Rock,AR 72201 501-682-3401 cc: Ms.Phyllis Thomas,Van Buren City Clerk and Treasurer State Capital•Suite 256•S00 Woudtane Street• Little Ruck,Arkansas 72201.1094- 501-682-1010 2201.1094501-682-l0lO • Fax 541-6682.3510 email;arsus@sos.arknnsas.gov • www.sos.arkansas.pov ;•j IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAWFORD,A>U& .: IN RE: ANNEXATION OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS f;,0,;.• ;: %z?t CAS4,NO. c2dJ '' d VERIFICATION OF CRAWFORD COUNTY,ARKANSAS ASSESSOR AND COUNTY CLERIC Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-609,the undersigned Crawford County Assessor and Crawford County Clerk make the following verifications of the petition for annexation into Van Buren,Arkansas, filed in the above captioned matter. We verify as follows: 1. The identity of the petitioners have been verified. 2. We verify that no property owners have been included in the petition that do not wish to have their property annexed. 3. We verify that the property to be annexed is contiguous to the Town of Van Buren,Arkansas. 4. We verify that no enclaves will be created if the town accepts the petition. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF T 1 IR KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF, AND INFORMATION AS OF THIS THFh X DAY OF '' ; IN THE YEAR 2018. .,----i -..-_----..-, , \_ fi 1 ) SAND HONER "11RESA ARMER ASSESSOR COUNTY CLERK CRAWFORD COUNTY,AR CRAWFORD COUNTY,AR r i (4/414/ rq-gl 30 358 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF 2818 APR 24 P1 2:4! CRAWFORD,ARKANSAS TERD-..p 130,titi Ty IN RE: ANNEXATION OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS 1-'vei---uRo NO. ,,?6../ci7-3- ORDER Before the County Court comes now a petition for property annexation into Van Buren, Arkansas, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-609. The County court having reviewed the petition and the verifications of the assessor and county clerk in the above-captioned matter makes the following findings and order: I. The petition and verifications filed in the above-captioned matter are complete and accurate. 2. No enclaves will be created by the annexation. 3. The petition contains a schedule of services to be offered by the Town of Van Buren to the annexed area. 4. The petition and this order shall be immediately forwarded to the Town of Van Buren,Arkansas for its consideration. IT IS SO ORDERED. 'CRAWFORD COUNTY JU E DATE (r) "02 30 359 Teresa Armei Crawford County,Arkansas 300 Main Street Rm 7 t:LERK CHARGES Receipt 43337 Van Buren, AR 7295E PAID RECEIPT If payment is made by check and same is not honored on presentation, receipt is null and void. Payment received :4/23/2018 2:29:00 PM BEQUETTE&BILLINGSLEY, P.A. Received by: LH • 425 WEST CAPITOL AV. ST. 3200Paid By: BEQUETTE&BILLINGSLEY, P.A. LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3469 Notes: Van•Buren School Dist.#42 annexation of 10.97 ac. and 10 ac. into city of Van Buren, Reference#: • AR. Northridge East of Hwy.#59 Item# Item Code Description Date Qty Amount Total CCC COUNTY COURT CASE ...1,1S--,55 4/23/2018 1 $30.00 $30.00 Total Due : $30.00 Cash $0.00 Check 47725 $30.00 Credit Card $0.00 Total Rec'd $30.00 ��� 30 360 r SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK BEQUETTE&BILLINGSLEY,: SIMMONSFIRST.COM 47725 425 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE,SUITE 3200 • LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS 72201-3469 81-43/829 (501)374-1107 - 4/19/2018 • PAY TO THE CRAWFORD COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK $ **30.00 ORDER OF Thirty and 001100****„***************************************** *.,.*** ******************** *************************• ***** • ^ DOLLARS CRAWFORD COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK ATTN SHARON L_ BLOUNT 300 MAIN STREET, RM 22 • VAN BUREN„ AR 72936 c °F MEMO I 41- 1110477251►' I':0E12900432C: 54000 252697111 E INK BEQUETTE&BILLINGSLEY, P.A. 47725 CRAWFORD COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK 4/19/2018 VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT-general 30.00 • • SIMMONS FIRST NA 30.00 • • `"7 A- • 'v,2- 30 361 • 7;:ala wze.i6 . 1 I t.v �[191 ,. � I COUNTY AND PROBATE CLERK •t � •I•r' � ‘.i111:''' OF CRAWFORD COUNTY fect�li 300 MAIN STREET•ROOM 7 }*.. ;I: VAN BUREN,AR 72956 '(�it• irti PHONE:(479)474-1312a "ice"!~�I I 11I J FAX:(479)471-3236 ---+.II/II SII _ E 111 E-mail:tarmer@crawford-county.org April25, 2018 Bequette & Billingsley Simmons Bank Tower 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 3200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3469 Attn: W. Cody Kees Dear Mr. Kees: Enclosed you will find your two additional copies "file-marked". This was mailed to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Municipal Boundary Filing in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 25, 2018. As soon as I hear back and get the approval from Arkansas Secretary of State I will be forwarding this certification on to you. Respectfully, - Teresa Armer-Cobbe /Sr'ti Crawford County Clerk. Cc: W/VG1- -AfA r � A iY3 0 3 362 • • ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE IlikANSt`t/ MARK MARTIN June 5, 2018 The Honorable Sharon Blount-Baker Crawford County Clerk 300 Main St, Room 7 Van Buren,AR 72956 Re: City of Van Buren Annexation Court Order 2018-35: Missing Information Dear Ms. Blount-Baker; This letter acknowledges receipt of Crawford County Court Order 2018-35 and its supporting documentation by the Office of the Secretary of State. However,we are currently unable to file this annexation,as the City of Van Buren reports this change in municipal boundary is still in process. Therefore,our Office is holding this filing pending approval of the annexation by the city council. Once your Office receives the Van Buren Ordinance or Resolution accepting this addition, please forward a file-marked copy to the Secretary of State to complete the filing process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this filing, please contact our Office at 501-682-3401. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Cynthia Fisher Special Projects Manager Arkansas Secretary of State Legal Division 500 Woodlane St,Suite 256 Little Rock,AR 72201 501-682-3401 cc: Ms. Phyllis Thomas,Van Buren City Clerk and Treasurer State Capitol.Suite 256•500 Woodlane Street• Little Rock,Arkansas 72201-1094 ::. 501-682-1010 • Fax 501-682-3510 '1 e mail:arsas@sos.arkansas.gov • www.sos.arkansas.gov