Michelle Horne

Michelle Horne

Thursday, 12 August 2021 14:59

RESOLUTION 2021-02

RESOLUTION 2021-2 

CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM FOR ASSITANCE TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON

 

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson, Arkansas is seeking to improve its recreation facilities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and

WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site for such a recre­ation area, it is necessary to obtain an “Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant” from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and

WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has been established; and

WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding agree­ment which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained within the Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide, including, but not limited to, the following; the park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted with the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be placed underground and; the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner; and

WHEREAS, City Council of the City of Johnson is aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Johnson, Arkansas that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make ap­plication to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City of Johnson

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this _______ day of ________________, 2021.

APPROVED:   

ATTEST:                               

                                                                

Thursday, 12 August 2021 14:59

RESOLUTION 2021-03

RESOLUTION 2021-03

 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-11 AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS SIGNATORIES ON SPECIFIED BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Johnson previously adopted Resolution No. 2019-11 which authorized certain city officials as signatories on specified bank accounts of the City of Johnson, Arkansas; and

WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Johnson now desires to amend Resolution No. 2019-11 and the designated signatories for First Security Bank to properly maintain the specified bank accounts for the City of Johnson; and

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson has determined that it is necessary that the specified accounts herein must bear at least two signatures from the designated signatories regarding the following actions: 1) opening and maintaining accounts, 2) making deposits, 3) endorsing, 4) making withdrawals, 5) transferring funds, 6) approving, endorsing, guaranteeing, and identifying payees, and 7) delegating authority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson, Arkansas as follows:

Section 1:     With respect to the account of the Police Department of the City of Johnson Arkansas, which is designated as the Drug Fund account, any two of the following three named officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the Police Department of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

Mayor – Chris Keeney

Police Chief – Chris Kelley

City Clerk/Treasurer – Jennifer Allen

Section 2:     With respect to the accounts of the Police Department of the City of Johnson Arkansas, which are designated as the Washington County District Court, Johnson Department Court Fund and the Court Automation Fund, any two of the following four named officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the Police Department of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

Mayor – Chris Keeney
Police Chief – Chris Kelley
City Clerk/Treasurer – Jennifer Allen
Clerk – Krista McGaugh

Section 3:    With respect to the accounts of the City of Johnson, Arkansas, which are designated as the General Fund, Street Fund, Act 1256 City Administration of Justice Fund, and the Police Retirement Fund (LOPFI), any two of the following three name officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

Mayor – Chris Keeney

City Clerk/Treasurer – Jennifer Allen

Council Member – Bob Fant

Section 4:     With respect to the account of the City of Johnson, Arkansas, which is designated as Act 988 funds, any two of the following three named officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

 Mayor – Chris Keeney

 Police Chief – Chris Kelley

City Clerk/Treasurer – Jennifer Allen

Section 5:     With respect to the account of the City of Johnson, Arkansas, which is designated as the account for the Fire Department, the two following named officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

 Mayor – Chris Keeney

 City Clerk/Treasurer – Jennifer Allen

Section 6:     With respect to the account of the City of Johnson, Arkansas, which is designated as Act 833 funds, the two following named officials may and hereby are authorized to execute checks and drafts in the name of the City of Johnson, Arkansas:

 Mayor – Chris Keeney

 City Clerk /Treasurer – Jennifer Allen

Section 7:     These authorizations are effective immediately and shall continue in full force and effect, and also revokes and replaces any other previous resolutions. All persons named above are authorized as a result of their representative capacity with the City of Johnson, Arkansas, and their authority shall cease and terminate in the even that their capacity (as indicated) shall end, lapse, or terminate for any reason. This disqualification of one or more of such resolutions shall not affect the authority hereby otherwise granted. 

PASSED AND APPROVED this _______ day of ________________, 2021.

APPROVED

ATTEST

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Monday, 21 September 2020 14:57

RESOLUTION 2020-10

RESOLUTION 2020-10 

CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT AND EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3305 MAIN DRIVE, JOHNSON, AR 72704 FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS

            WHEREAS, following authorization provided by the City Council of its August 11th, 2020 City Council Meeting, the City of Johnson has entered into a Real Estate Contract and Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, for the purchase of 3305 Main Drive, Johnson, AR, 72704; and

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council, after thorough consideration believe that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Johnson to ratify the Real Estate Contract and Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson as follows:

            Section 1:  That the City Council hereby ratifies the Real Estate Contract and Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement for the purchase of real property attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, with any changes deemed necessary and all further action which may be necessary in order to carry out and perform the purposes and intents of this Resolution and all actions taken by the Mayor in connection therewith are hereby approved.

            PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day, September, 2020.

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

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Friday, 17 July 2020 18:26

RESOLUTION 2020-09

RESOLUTION 2020-09

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TERMINATE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS

REGARDING JOHNSON ROAD/JOHNSON MILL BOULEVARD.

WHEREAS, on or about January 10, 2006, the City of Springdale and the City of Johnson entered into an Interlocal Agreement (“Agreement”) to develop a collector street which connects two (2) high priority corridors through the improvement of Johnson Road from Highway 412 in Springdale south to connect with Main Street to be known as the Johnson Road/ Main Street Improvement Project (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, Phase I of the Project consisted of the acquiring of right-of-way and initial construction improvements and has been performed and Phase II of the Project requires the maintenance of the entire length of the Project for a period of twenty (20) years; and

WHEREAS, in order to allow for the installation of continued improvements, the City of Springdale and the City of Johnson desire to terminate the Agreement in order to release Springdale from the management of the maintenance for the portion of the Project that lies in the municipal limits of Johnson and allow for the continued improvements to take place; and

WHEREAS, both cities have received assurances from ARDOT which manages the funding for the project that the Agreement was no longer needed and could be terminated; and

WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council desires to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk-Treasurer to take all measures, including the execution of documents, to terminate the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson as follows:

Section 1: That the Mayor and City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Johnson, Arkansas are hereby authorized to take all measures necessary, including the execution of any documents or instruments, to terminate the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Johnson and the City of Springdale regarding the construction and maintenance of Johnson Road/Johnson Mill Boulevard.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day July, 2020.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:

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Friday, 17 July 2020 18:18

RESOLUTION 2020-08

RESOLUTION 2020-08

CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

 

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson, Arkansas and the City of Springdale, Arkansas, believe that it is in their best interests to enter an agreement providing for mutual aid in certain circumstances as set forth in the attached Mutual Aid Agreement; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to authority authorized in the Interlocal Cooperation Act, the parties have prepared an informal agreement setting forth their respective duties, obligations and responsibilities with respect to mutual aid services within their respective jurisdictional boundaries.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Johnson Fire Department, and the City of Springdale Fire Department is hereby ratified and approved as in the form, or substantially similar to the form, as attached.

Section 2. The Mayor, Fire Chief and City Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute the informal Mutual Aid Agreement on behalf of the City of Johnson, Arkansas, and to take any and all necessary action as may be required to fully completely implement the provisions of said Agreements.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council for the City of Johnson, Arkansas, this 14TH day of July, 2020.

APPROVED:
ATTEST:


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Thursday, 11 June 2020 13:16

RESOLUTION 2020-07

RESOLUTION 2020-07 

CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON TO APPLY FOR STBGP-A FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RELOCATION OF FRANCHISE UTILITIES FOR GENE GEORGE BLVD FROM DON TYSON PARKWAY TO JOHNSON MILL ROAD.

           

WHEREAS, the Cities of Johnson and Springdale have received STP-A funding for the design of Gene George Blvd. widening from Don Tyson Parkway to Johnson Mill Boulevard; and

WHEREAS, using the procurement procedures required by State Law, the Cities have retained Engineering Services, Inc. to perform the project design; and

WHEREAS, project design has been completed and there is a need to purchase right-of-way and relocate utilities where necessary; and

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson is responsible for 30% of the 20% local match and the City of Springdale is responsible for 70% of the 20% local match:

            Funding Source                       Percent Share  _________Cost Share

Federal Aid                             80%                             $ 2,560,000.00

City of Springdale                  14%                             $  448,000.00

City of Johnson                       6%                               $   192,000.00

Project Totals                          100%                           $ 3,200,000.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson as follows:

Section 1.        The City of Johnson is committed to the Gene George Blvd. project from Don Tyson Parkway to Johnson Mill Road and recognizes its regional significance.

Section 2.        The required matching funds are committed in an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.                                                                                                                                                                                                    

            PASSED AND APPROVED this _________ day _____________, 2020.

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

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Thursday, 11 June 2020 13:15

RESOLUTION 2020-06

RESOLUTION 2020-06 

CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RAZORBACK GREENWAY ALLIANCE.

WHEREAS, during the planning phase of the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Greenway, it was acknowledged that because of its unique regional characteristics, stewardship of the facility would require a non-traditional and uniquely cooperative approach to management and operations with integral involvement of all cities through which the Greenway traversed; and

WHEREAS, uniform and consistent guiding principles of quality for maintenance, operational standards, management, signage, public information, promotion, and future improvements were outlined in the “Northwest Arkansas Razorback Greenway Operations and Management Plan;” and

WHEREAS, the Plan, which was adopted by all cities in the corridor, included a commitment from each city to participate through membership in a regional committee with the purpose of jointly and cooperatively facilitating uniformity and consistency in the standards, operations, and management of the Greenway; and

WHEREAS, such joint cooperation is best achieved through the Interlocal Cooperation Act, codified at A.C.A. 25-20-101 et seq., through an agreement to create and participate in the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Greenway Alliance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson as follows:

Section 1.        That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the “Northwest Arkansas Razorback Greenway Alliance Agreement,” which is herewith approved and attached hereto.

Section 2.        That said Agreement shall only become operative and in effect upon approval of all cities involved (Fayetteville, Johnson, Springdale, Lowell, Rogers, Bentonville, and Bella Vista), and upon approval by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this _________ day _____________, 2020. 

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

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Wednesday, 15 April 2020 20:22

RESOLUTION 2020-05

RESOLUTION 2020-05

 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS 

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS DURING TIMES OF NATIONAL OR STATEWIDE EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an Executive Order to Declare a State of Emergency due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across the United States and in Arkansas;

WHEREAS, public schools and universities across the state have been closed due to this State of Emergency and further orders by Governor Hutchinson;

WHEREAS, the disease is known spread from person to person contact;

WHEREAS, public events, meetings, and gatherings have been cancelled throughout the state of Arkansas due to continued transmission of the disease throughout the state and the Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered that all in-person proceedings in Arkansas Courts are suspended;

WHEREAS, businesses throughout the state of Arkansas have closed or have employees working from home in order to limit the transmission of the disease;

WHEREAS, continued public events, meetings, and gatherings pose an immediate threat to the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the Governor has ordered that public gatherings, with limited exceptions, of more than ten (10) persons are prohibited;

WHEREAS, due to the nation-wide and state-wide emergencies that have been declared, the state mandated orders and the city’s authority under Arkansas law to use police powers to protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens and the general public, the City of Johnson must establish a protocol for the conduct of public meetings during times of such emergencies in order to safely and appropriately conduct public business while best adhering to the principals of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) and Arkansas law; and

WHEREAS, such a protocol shall apply to the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments and other public meetings involving the City of Johnson (“Public Meetings”) as required by the FOIA and Arkansas law.

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS: 

  1. Public Meetings through electronic or virtual participation by city officials, city employees or the general public shall be allowed during a time of a nation-wide or state-wide emergency upon the order of the Mayor of Johnson.
  2. City Council members, Planning Commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Adjustments may choose to be physically present or to attend any Public Meetings during this temporary period of time through a conference call or telephone or a computer device which allows an audio or video to be transmitted and recorded. Such electronic or virtual participate shall ensure that that an official can hear other official participants of the meeting and also be heard by other participants of the meeting. 
  1. Public hearings required by state law shall continue to be held in the City Council Chambers and the public may participate and offer comments through electronic or virtual participation. 
  1. For Public Meetings in which city officials, city employees or the general public are present, proper distancing guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control shall be observed, if necessary. 
  1. Public participation in Public Meetings shall be conducted through a virtual web conference application or publicly accessibly video stream and audio stream that will allow public participants to hear the discussion and make public comments at the appropriate times in the meeting. Public comments will also continue to be encouraged through email, US mail, or other forms of appropriate transmission to the City of Johnson. 

PASSED AND APPROVED this _________ day April, 2020. 

APPROVED: 

                                                                        _________________________________

                                                                        CHRIS KEENEY, Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________________

JENNIFER ALLEN, Recorder-Treasurer

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Tuesday, 24 March 2020 13:49

Need a permit or a zoning change?



PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT https://cityofjohnson.com/permits

TO DOWNLOAD PDF PERMIT AND ZONING APPLICATIONS

 

 ALL MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

CURRENT COPY OF MASTERS LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE, AND YOUR CITY BUSINESS LICENSE.

 

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE

 ALL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

3 SETS OF PLANS (24" X 36"), CURRENT COPY OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE LIABILITY, AND YOUR CITY BUSINESS LICENSE.

 

IF YOU  DO NOT HAVE A BUSINESS LICENSE FROM WHERE YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED, YOU A REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE FROM THE CITY OF JOHNSON.

 ONLINE SUBMISSION OF PERMIT OR ZONING APPLICATIONS IS NOT AVAILABLE. YOU MAY SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS IN PERSON OR BY MAIL

MAILING ADDRESS

City of Johnson

PO Box 563

Johnson, AR 72741 

PLEASE CALL FOR SHIPPING STREET ADDRESS

  PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS 479-521-7291 option 1

 

Friday, 14 February 2020 17:27

RESOLUTION 2020-04

RESOLUTION 2020-04 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BY AND BETWEEN EARTHPLAN DESIGN ALTERNATIVES, PA AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS

 

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Johnson, has received an Agreement by and between Johnson, Arkansas and Earthplan Design Alternatives, PA (“EDA”) which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” for planning services to be performed by EDA and Garver USA engineers; and

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council of Johnson have reviewed the Agreement proposed by EDA and believe the proposed Agreement should be approved.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Johnson as follows:

            Section 1:   That the Mayor Johnson, Arkansas is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with any changes he deems necessary and all further action which may be necessary in order to carry out and perform the purposes and intents of this Resolution and all actions taken by the Mayor in connection therewith are hereby approved.

            PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of February, 2020.

ATTEST:

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