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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 RESOLUTION NO. 830 (#15 — 2022) Page Two 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