ORD NO 14-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 14' -2000
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR A
STUDY TO ESTABLISH A NEW BASE FLOOD ELEVATION.
WHEREAS, There is a need for a study to be performed on two areas within the
City of Van Buren to determine the base flood elevation for
purposes of determining property within the floodplain;
WHEREAS, The areas to be studied are property surrounding Lou Emma Creek
and its tributaries and the Town Ditch;
WHEREAS, The Corps of Engineers will perform said study for a total cost of
$42,000;
WHEREAS, The Corps of Engineers will pay for one -half of said study for a
total cost to the City of Van Buren of $21,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council authorizes a study to be made of Lou
Emma Creek and its tributaries and the Town Ditch for purposes of
determining the base flood elevation.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized to execute all appropriate
agreements and contracts necessary for performance of the study
and to expend $21,000.00 to pay for said study.
PASSED AND APPROVED TI-HS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2000.
h� MAYO JO V R1GGS
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK-TREASURER