0830RESOLUTION NO. 830 (#15 - 2022)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND GRANTING
AUTHORIZATION TO THE MAYOR OF JACKSONVILLE AND
OTHER OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO A REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville managed the Little Rock Air Force
Base Compatible Use Study (CUS), a study initiated by the Office of Military
Affairs in the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to identify and mitigate
land use compatibility concerns.
WHEREAS, Pulaski County has developed a proposal for jurisdictions
surrounding the Little Rock Air Force Base to form a regional planning commission,
under Ark. Code Ann. §§ 14-56-501 et seq. and 14-17-301 et seq., and other
applicable statutes, in order to implement CUS recommendations and create a
uniform code to assist all participating jurisdictions in the uniform goal of securing
and sustaining Little Rock Air Force Base military training and operational missions
while promoting compatible growth.
WHEREAS, the regional planning commission will guide the unified
organizational framework and approach for participating jurisdictions; eliminate
planning duplication; promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated
development of the area; and promote the general welfare and prosperity of its
people.
WHEREAS, the City further supports effectuating the creation and
implementation of a statutory regional planning commission by interlocal agreement,
pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §§ 14-14-910 and 25-20-101 et seq. and other available
means consistent with applicable law.
WHEREAS, after consideration and negotiation, it is hereby found that it is
in the best interest of the City of Jacksonville to enter into a regional planning
commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor, City Clerk, and other designated officials
of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, are hereby authorized to participate in a
regional planning commission and to enter interlocal agreements between the City of
Jacksonville and participating jurisdictions, consistent with Arkansas statutes and
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other applicable law. The City Council recognizes and agrees that doing so will
benefit the Little Rock Air Force Base, the City of Jacksonville, and its citizens.
SECTION TWO: The Mayor, City Clerk, and designated officials are
hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary steps and to negotiate all
appropriate agreements to join the regional planning commission and to effectuate
the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION THREE: Any other Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS IST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN DAVIT CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: y ��
STEIiaANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY