A RESOLUTION PROVID1NG FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR ACT 988FUNDS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON. ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12)MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2005; APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OFEXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALSTO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ON SPECIFIED ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSONPOLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department of theCity of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYFOR ALL EMERGENCY RESPONSES BY DEPARTMENTS IN THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.Whereas, Johnson has heretofore utilized Incident Command Systems forresponses to all emergencies; andWhereas, the United States Department of Homeland Security has…

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL TOAPPROVE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SEWER SERVICE FOR 31.96 ACRES OFINDISTRIAL PROPERTY ADJOINING SOUTH BALL STREET IMMEDIATELYNORTH OF THE ARKHOLA CONCRETE PLANT IN THE CITY OF JOHNSONWHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has rezoned to Industrial 31.96 acres ofreal property adjoining South Ball Street immediately north…

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PURCHASE A TRACT OF REAL PROPERTY,DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A FROM JERRY R. MARTIN ET UX, ET AL,AND TO APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PURCHASE SAME.WHEREAS, Jerry R. Martin is the current owner of a tract of land described on ExhibitA.…

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, CONSENTING TO THETRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE FROM TCA CABLEPARTNERS TO COXCOM, INC.WHEREAS, TCA Cable Partners ("Franchisee") owns, operates, and maintains a cablesystem (the "System") in the City of Johnson, Arkansas ("Franchising Authority") pursuant to acable franchise (the "Franchise") issued…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THECITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHSBEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OFEXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review…

WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain for its citizens benefits of roadimprovements and access as described and detailed in the attached Interlocal Agreementwith the City of Springdale.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that it is in the best interestof the City that the Interlocal Agreement with the City of…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2005-6OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS;AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE PERIODBEGINNING JANUARY I , 2006 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2006.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in variousportions of the City Budget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different thananticipated for 2006; andWHEREAS, it is…

WHEREAS, the City owns a building and property at the corner of Wilkerson and Mainthat is currently being leased to the US Postal Service to house the Johnson Post Office.WHEREAS, the current lease expires October 1 1. 2007,and the USPS is desirous ofobtaining a new five (5) year lease with…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THECITY OF JOHNSON. ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHSBEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007:APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OFEXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review…

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 97-7 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of a MunicipalAttorney and set tenns for such appointments; and,WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City Attorney expires 12-31-2006; and,WHEREAS, Richard Long,…

A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING AND IDENTIFYING THETERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONOF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, the Johnson Planning Commission was duly created by the enactment ofOrdinance No. 22, which Ordinance set the number of members, and the terms of planningcommission members among other matters.WHEREAS, growth in the town,…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALSTO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ON SPECIFIEDACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THEJOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;"WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, the…

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING, DEFINING ANDDELINEATING THE JOHNSON PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the City Council of Johnson, Arkansas to begindeveloping and carrying out a comprehensive plan for the review, updating, improvement and oversight of City personnel policies.WHEREAS, the City Council desires the participation and input of…

WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue grants from all available sources to fund, in wholeor part, improvements for the benefit of City residents and visitors.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined ,that, at this time, contracting witha grant researcher/writer is more advantageous than hiring personnel to pursue such for the…

WHEREAS, the City Council of Johnson desires to obtain the benefits of five (5) newcars for use by the Johnson Police Department, along with associated equipment such as lightbars, video recorder units, etc-., as detailed on Exhibit A hereto.WHEREAS, the Police Department proposes to obtain the vehicles from Thomas Dodgeof…

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson has frequent need of engineering services to beperformed regarding plan reviews, plat reviews, construction design/oversight and othermatters and assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council and City officials.WHEREAS. Engineering Design Associates. P. A. provides such engineering servicesand is willing to contract with the City to…

A RESOLUTION CREATING A TECHNICAL REVIEWCOMMITTEE TO ASSIST CITY OFFICIALS AND THEPLANNING COMMISSION IN CONSIDERATION OF,POSITIONS ON5 AND DECISIONS CONCERNING THEVARIOUS FLATS, PLANS, PROPOSALS AND REQUESTSTHAT COME BEFORE THE JOHNSON PLANNINGCOMMISSION.WHEREAS, there are numerous aspects of the duties of the Johnson PlanningCommission which call for very specialized information and technical…

A RESOLUTION, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2007-14 OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS, SETTING AND DETERMINING FEES FOR VARIOUSPERMITS, RE-INSPECTIONS, PERMIT EXTENSIONS, AS WELL ASPROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND/OR CITYCOUNCIL.WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council recognized the need to review,study, update and standardize the various fees charged by the…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2006-4OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS;AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE PERIODBEGINNING JANUARY L 2007 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31.2007.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in variousportions of the City Budget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different thananticipated for 2007; andWHEREAS, it is the opinion…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FORTHE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1 , 200S:AND ENDING DECEMBER 3 1 , 2008; APPROPRIATINGMONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURETHEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITHCENTRAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGARDINGEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND COMMITINGFUNDS TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.WHEREAS. Washington County and the City of Fayetteville have, since the mid 1980's,supported Central Emergency Medical Sendee (CEMS) as the emergency ambulance providerfor the City of Fayetteville and all other incorporated and…

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FEE TO BE PAID FORA BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUED BY THE JOHNSONRECORDER-TREASURER.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2007-18 amended Ordinance No. 157 in respect to how thefee for a business license is determined and set.WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the cost to the City .of issuingbusiness licenses,…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITHSOUTHWESTEN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P., A TEXASLIMITED PARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS AS AT&TARKANSAS TO PROVIDE IP ENABLED VIDEO SERVICESAND USE OF PUBLIC ROW WITHIN THE CITY,SPECIFYING CONDITIONS REGULATING SAME ANDPROVIDING FOR A FEE TO BE PAID TO THE CITY.WHEREAS j as a telecommunications provider. AT&T Arkansas has…

A RESOLUTION'AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALSTO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ON - SPECIFIEDACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THEJOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, the…

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JOHNSON, STATE OF ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE JOHNSON COMMUNITY. WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that the Johnson Community meets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a…

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-5 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COST SHARING PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MAIN STREET BETWEEN US 713 AND WILKERSON. WHEREAS, the City of Johnson and the City of Springdale recognize the need for the improvements to be made to Main Street between Wilkerson and US 7 IB. WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OFA NEW CONTRACT FOR TRASH COLLECTION AND RECYCLING.WHEREAS,, the current City of Johnson's contract for trash collection expired December31,2007.WHEREAS,, the City advertised for proposals from trash collection services andreceived several responses to such advertisement.WHEREAS, the City Council elected to accept the low bid…

WHEREAS, certaia areas of the City of Johnson, are subject to periodic flooding, causingserious damages to properties within these areas; andWHEREAS, it is the intent of this City Council to require the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in areas having these…

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE REGARDING THEMATTER OF ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY SURROUNDED BY THEINCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON.WHEREAS, A.C.A. 14-40-501 - 14-40-503 provides that unincorporated islands of land thathave been completely surrounded by the incorporated limits of a municipality may be annexed by themunicipality; andWHERE, an…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2007-10: THEBUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FORTHE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2008;AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008; TO INCLUDEBUDGETS FOR THE DRUG, LOCAL POLICE AND FIRERETIREMENT, ACT 988-MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITYINSURANCE, WARRANT SERVICE AND COURTAUTOMATION FUNDS OF THE CITY APPROPRIATINGMONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY…

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FORWASHINGTON COUNTYWHEREAS, certain areas of Johnson, Arkansas, are subject to periodic flooding and other naturaland man-caused hazards with the potential to cause damages to people's properties within the area;andWHEREAS, the City of Johnson desires to prepare and mitigate for such circumstances; andWHEREAS, under…

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 97-7 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of a MunicipalAttorney and set terms for such appointments; and,• WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City Attorney expires 12-31-2008; and,WHEREAS, Lonnie…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2007-10AND RESOLUTION 2008-09 OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGETFOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2008AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in variousportions of the City Budget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different thananticipated for 2008; andWHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FORTHE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009,AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009; APPROPRIATINGMONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURETHEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of…

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THEPLANNING COMMISSION FOR CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS, FOR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009.WHEREAS, Ordinance #22 created the Johnson Planning Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members and set the terms subject to confirmation by the CityCouncil.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27 amended Ordinance No. 22.WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUALOF THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT AS PROMULGATED BYTHE CHIEF OF POLICE.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS:Section 1: That pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14-51-302, thePolicies and Procedures Manual as set out in a final draft…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICESBETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER F3RE DEPARTMENTWHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for theJohnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,WHEREAS, the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department has purchasedequipment, obtained…

A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FIRE TRUCK GRANT.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that the Johnson Communitymeets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a grant under the Arkansas RuralCommunity Grant Programs; andWHEREAS, the Johnson Community has presented plans to purchase a Ladder type firetruck capable of fighting multi-story building…

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OFPACIFIC VET GROUP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACKPROGRAM (AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(d) OFTHE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003).WHEREAS, in order to be considered for participation in the Tax Back Program, thelocal government must endorse a business to participate…

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson has immediate need of debris removal and ROWclearance services to be performed regarding the aftermath of the January 26 and 27 ice stormand other matters as well as consultation and assistance to the City regarding which trees shall beremoved..WHEREAS, Powell Emergency Services, LLC provides such…

WHEREAS, the City of Johnson has immediate need of a fire truck capable of fightingfires in multi-story buildings.WHEREAS, Jon's Mid America Fire Apparatus has a 1994 KME 75' Fire Stix laddertruck and is wiling to sell such to the City for $230,000.00.WHEREAS, City desires to obtain the fire truck offered…

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS SUPPORT TO JOHNSON CLEAR CREEK TRAILS:A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ARKANSAS CORPORATION TO UTILIZEFEDERAL-AID RECREATIONALS FUNDS.WHEREAS, Johnson Clear Creek Trails, a not-for-profit Arkansas Corporationunderstands Federal-aid Trails Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% localmatch to develop the Johnson Trail Master Plan,…

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED BY THEJOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES TO THEPUBLIC.WHEREAS, the public regularly requests that certain services be provided by theJohnson Police Department.WHEREAS, the Police Department is willing to provide the sendees but it requires usingpersonnel and resources which are funded for other purposes.WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT GRANT.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that the Johnson Communitymeets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a grant under the Community GrantPrograms; and General Improvement Fund Fire Protection Grant.WHEREAS, the Johnson Community has presented plans to fully equip a fire truckalready…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FORTHE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 20105AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010; APPROPRIATINGMONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURETHEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of…

WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue grants from all available sources to fund, in whole or part, improvements for the benefit of City residents and visitors. WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that, at this time, contracting with a grant researcherAvriter is more advantageous than hiring personnel to pursue…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008-13 OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2009.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the CityBudget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2009; andWHEREAS, it…

WHEREAS, Johnson, Arkansas recognizes the need to provide public recreation facilitiesfor its local citizens and visitors; andWHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for General Improvements Funds through theArkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to provide programs, maintain, or fundimprovements at the City parks in Johnson, AR; andWHEREAS: the Mayor and…

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT AND DESIRE OF THEJOHNSON CITY COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITHTHE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICESTO SOUTH JOHNSON AND WHEREBY A PORTION OF SOUTHJOHNSON WILL BE DEANNEXED FROM JOHNSON AND ANNEXEDTO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AND WHEREBY THE CITIES OFJOHNSON AND FAYETTEVILLE…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICESBETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTWHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for theJohnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,WHEREAS, the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department has purchasedequipment, obtained…

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THEPLANNING COMMISSION FOR CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS, FOR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010.WHEREAS, Ordinance #22 created the Johnson Planning Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members and set the terms subject to confirmation by the CityCouncil.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27 amended Ordinance No. 22.WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY,MAYOR AND RECORDER-TREASURER TO SETTLE APENDING LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY POWELLEMERGENCY SERVICES, LLCWHEREAS, the contractor hired to remove storm debris from the City filed suit againstthe City in May of 2009.WHEREAS, the City received FEMA's reimbursement in June of 2009 and payment of$88,500.00 was made at…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEENCITIES OF FAYETTEVILLE AND JOHNSON INFURTHERANCE OF SIMULTANEOUS DETACHMENTAND ANNEXATION OF 99 ACRES (M/L) ASCONTEMPLATED BY JOHNSON RESOLUTION 2010-04BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, That,Section 1: The Agreement attached hereto is designed to put into effect the termsagreed to between Johnson and…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OFJOHNSON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT ON BEHALF OFTHE JOHNSON COMMUNITY.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that the Johnson Communitymeets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a grant under the Arkansas RuralCommunity Grant Programs; andWHEREAS, the Johnson Community has presented plans to equip and…

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO THECONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: (1) TOELIMINATE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON INTEREST RATESFOR GOVERNMENT BONDS AND LOANS, REVISE INTERESTRATE LIMITS ON OTPIER LOANS, AND AUTHORIZE THEFINANCING OF ENERGY SAVINGS PROJECTS - (ISSUE #2 ATNOVEMBER 2010 GENERAL ELECTION); AND (2) TO MODIFYAND IMPROVE THE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES…

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2010-06 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of aMunicipal Attorney and set terms for such appointments; and,WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City Attorney expires 12-31-2010; and,WHEREAS, Lonnie Barron,…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OFUNDERSTANDING FOR THE MS4 JURISDICTIONS OFNORTHWEST ARKANSAS AND THE NORTHWESTARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION.WHEREAS, twelve cities in Benton and Washington Counties, the countiesthemselves, and the University of Arkansas meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's"small" urbanized area municipal separate storm sewer (MS4) criteria, and must comply withnational…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2009-11 OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2010.WHEREAS: the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the CityBudget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2010; andWHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATUTORY AMENDMENTS TO AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS RELATED TO COLLECTIONS OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DF&A) collects sales taxes levied by cities and counties in Arkansas…

WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue grants from all available or part, improvements for the benefit of City residents and visitors.WHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that, at this time, contracting witha grant researcher/writer is more advantageous than hiring personnel to pursue such for the City.WHEREAS, the previous agreement…

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRAVEL POLICY FOREMPLOYEES, STAFF AND OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS REPLACING RESOLUTION 2003-4.WHEREAS, various employees, staff and officials of Johnson are sometimes required totravel on City business.WHEREAS, this travel for the benefit of the city sometimes requires that meals bepurchased at locations outside the City…

A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE SUPPORT OF THECITY OF JOHNSON FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL SYSTEMOF NWA AND ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FORMAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP FOR THOSE PORTIONSWITHIN JOHNSON UPON COMPLETION AND TRANSFERTO THE CITY.Whereas, several Johnson residents have invested many hours of their time and evensome of their personal funds in bringing into…

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 117 OFTHE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL OF THE JOHNSONPOLICE DEPARTMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF OFPOLICE.WHEREAS, the City Council with the recommendation of Chief Sizemore previouslystudied and adopted the Policy and Procedures Manual for operation of the Johnson PoliceDepartment.NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED…

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING NOT TO ADVANCE THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS, TO CITY OF FIRST CLASS STATUS AND TOREMAIN A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASSWHEREAS, ACA § 14-37-103(a)(l) provides that all municipal corporations havingover two thousand five hundred (2500) inhabitants shall be deemed cities of the first class.WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated…

A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONALPROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THEYEAR 2011, FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 5.0 MILLS, ANDCERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTONCOUNTY, ARKANSAS.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1: That a…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITYOFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ONSPECIFIED ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSONAND THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, the…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR CURRY TO APPLY FOR AGRANT ON BEHALF OF THJE JOHNSON COMMUNITYWHEREAS, the Johnson City Council has determined that the JohnsonCommunity' meets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a grant under the GIFFire Protection Grant; andWHEREAS, the Johnson Community has presented plans to replace fire fighterpersonal protective…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITHAT&T ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE IP ENABLED VIDEOSERVICES TO JOHNSON RESIDENTS AND USE OF PUBLICR.O.W. WITHIN THE CITY, SPECIFYING CONDITIONSREGULATING SAME AND PROVIDING FOR A FEE TO BEPAID TO THE CITY.WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, a Missouri Corporation doingbusiness as AT&T Arkansas desires to renew an…

A RESOLUTION REPLACING TWO MEMBERS OF THEPLANNING COMMISSION FOR CITY OF JOHNSON, ANDAPPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO A TERM BEGINNINGJANUARY 1, 2012.WHEREAS, Ordinance #22 created the Johnson Planning. Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members and set the terms subject to confirmation by the CityCouncil.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27 amended…

A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FEE TO BE PAID BY ENTITIES ANDPERSONS DEALING WITH COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE WITHINJOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2011-01 of the City of Johnson levies a fee to be paid byeach person or entity hauling, transporting, collecting or disposing of commercial solid wastewithin the City.WHEREAS, the fee is…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-10 OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 201 1 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 3 L 2011.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the CityBudget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2011;…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY1, 2012, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERYITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FORAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of theproposed…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEENWASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE ANIMALSHELTERING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS BEGINNING IN 2012.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Johnson, Arkansas hereby approves acontract…

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS OF JUDGE ERNESTGATE AS DEPUTY COURT CLERKSWHEREAS, the Court in Johnson is now the Johnson Department of the SpringdaleDistrict Court.WHEREAS, the District Court Judge has appointed a Court Clerk for the JohnsonDepartment and has appointed two deputy court clerks.WHEREAS, appointment of deputy district court clerks by…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITYOFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ONSPECIFIED ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSONAND THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, the…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE P ROTECTION SERVICESBETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTWHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for theJohnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,WHEREAS, the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department and the…

WHEREAS, the City owns a building and property at the corner of Wilkerson and Mainwhose address is 2805 Main Street, Johnson, Arkansas, which was formerly leased to the US PostalSendee to house the Johnson Post Office.WHEREAS, that lease was terminated by mutual agreement and the property prepared forlease to another…

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FEE TO BE PAID FOR ABUSINESS LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF JOHNSON.WHEREAS, Ordinance 20/1- 13 amended Ordinance No. 2007-18 and Ordinance No.157.WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the cost to the City of issuingbusiness licenses, including all aspects of preparing, policing, enforcement, distribution…

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE NW ARKANSAS RAZORBACKGREENWAY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLANWHEREAS, the City of Johnson has reviewed the NW Arkansas Razorback GreenwayOperations and Management Plan as applicable to sections of the Greenway that extendthrough the City of Johnson's municipal jurisdiction and;WHEREAS, the purpose of the Operations and Management…

A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONALPROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THEYEAR 2012; FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 5.0 MILLS, ANDCERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTONCOUNTY. ARKANSAS.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1: That a…

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2010-06 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of aMunicipal Attorney and set terms for such appointments; and,WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City Attorney expires 12-31-2012; and,WHEREAS, Buddy Curry,…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2011-13 OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2012 AND ENDINGDECEMBER31,2012.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the CityBudget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2012; andWHEREAS, it is the…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY1, 2013, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERYITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FORAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of theproposed…

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATUTORYAMENDMENTS TO AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENTS INTHE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LOCALGOVERNMENTS BY THE STATE OF ARKANSASRELATED TO COLLECTIONS OF LOCAL SALES ANDUSE TAXESWHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DF&A) collectssales taxes levied by cities and counties in Arkansas under the same tax administration system that…

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS OFJUDGE JEFF HARPER OF DEPUTY COURT CLERKSWHEREAS, the Court in Johnson is now the Johnson Department of the SpringdaleDistrict Court.WHEREAS, the District Court Judge has appointed Rachel Duck as Court Clerk for theJohnson Department pursuant to ACA § 16-17-211, and has appointed two deputy court clerks.WHEREAS,…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITYOFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ONSPECIFIED ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSONAND THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, the…

A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE CHANGE INZONING FROM C-l TO P-l FOR PROPERTY LOCATEDIN FAYETTEVILLE THAT ADJOINS PARCELS INJOHNSONWHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-56-306(b) requires that when adjoining land within a boundaryarea between two cities is sought to be rezoned, the City Council of the City in which theadjoining property is located must…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF LAND FOR RAZORBACK GREENWAYACCESS, TRAILHEAD AND PARKINGWHEREAS, the completion of the portion of the Razorback Greenway within Johnson isanticipated within FIVE months;WHEREAS, the City needs to have an access point, a Trailhead and prepare for parkingfor use by the public and use by…

A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONALPROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THEYEAR 2013, FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 5.0 MILLS, ANDCERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OFAVASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1: That a…

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FOUR MEMBERS TO THEPLANNING COMMISSION FOR CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS, FOR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013AND JANUARY 1, 2014WHEREAS, Ordinance #22 created the Johnson Planning Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members and set the terms subject to confirmation by the CityCouncil.WHEREAS,. Ordinance No. 96-27 amended…

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FOUR MEMBERS TO THEPLANNING COMMISSION FOR CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS, FOR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013AND JANUARY 1, 2014WHEREAS. Ordinance #22 created the Johnson Planning Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members and set the terms subject to confirmation by the CityCouncil.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27 amended…

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY1, 2014, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERYITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FORAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of theproposed…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-1 1 OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2013.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the City Budget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2013;…

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON TO COOPERATE WITH THE CITY OF SPRINGDALETO APPLY FOR STP-A FUNDING TO BEGINENVIRONMENTAL AND INITIAL DESIGN WORK TO WIDEN ANDEXTEND 56th STREET FROM DON TYSON PARKWAY TO JOHNSONMILL BOULEVARDWHEREAS, the Master Street Plan for the City of Springdale indicatesa north/south connection…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ANDRECORDER-TREASURER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCALAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE,ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF 56m STREET SOUTHFROM DON TYSON PARKWAY TO JOHNSON MILLBOULEVARD.WHEREAS, the City of Springdale., Arkansas, is in the process of making improvements to 56thStreet, and is…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICESBETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTWHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit to the City of Johnson's support for theJohnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,WHEREAS, the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department and the…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTERINTO AN INFORMAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OFSPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS, REGARDING THE FIRST PHASE OF THEEXTENSION OF 56™ STREET SOUTH FROM DON TYSONPARKWAY TO JOHNSON MILL BOULEVARD.WHEREAS, the City of Springdale, Arkansas, is in the process of making improvements to…

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OFTHE CITY OF JOHNSON TO UTILIZE STATE AIDSTREET MONIES FOR THE JOHNSON OVERLAYPROJECTWHEREAS, the City of Johnson understands the State Aid Street Program funds areavailable for certain City projects at the following participating ratios: Work Phase State Aid % City %Reconstruction/Resurfacing Preliminary Engineering 100% -0-Construction…

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OFTHE CITY OF JOHNSON TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AIDMONIES FOR THE 56TH STREET WIDENING ANDEXTENSION PROJECT.WHEREAS, the City of Johnson understands Federal-aid Surface TransportationProgram Attributable funds are available for certain city projects at the following federalparticipating ratios, up to the maximum Federal-aid available:Work Phase Federal % City…

EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AGREEMENT OFUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OFSPRINGDALE AND JOHNSON AND THE ARKANSASSTATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATIONDEPARTMENTWHEREAS, the Cities of Johnson and Springdale are interested in the development ofareas in the respective Cities which are West of Interstate 49;WHEREAS, the opportunity has arisen to partner together and utilize Federal-aid…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2007-03 ANDNOMINATING AND CONFIRMING REPLACEMENT MEMBERS TOTHE JOHNSON PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.WHEREAS, following the passage of Resolution 2007-03, the Johnson PersonnelCommittee met, addressed various issues, made recommendations concerning personnel issuesand then faded from sight and therefore memory.WHEREAS, since the City is known by the people who work here…

A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONALPROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON; ARKANSAS, FOR THEYEAR 2014, FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 5.0 MILLS, ANDCERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTONCOUNTY, ARKANSAS.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1 : That…

A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE CHANGE INZONING FROM C-2 TO C-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATEDIN FAVETTEVILLE THAT ADJOINS PARCELS INJOHNSONWHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-56-306(b) requires that when adjoining land within a boundaryarea between two cities is sought to be rezoned, the City Council of the City in which theadjoining property is located must…

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTNG THE JOHNSON CLEARCREEK TRAIL.WHEREAS, the Johnson Clear Creek Trails, Inc. began working in 2008 to research,design and layout a trails system for the City of Johnson. -WHEREAS, the Johnson Clear Creek Trails, Inc. was instrumental in formulating andrecommending the Master Trail Plan for the City of Johnson.WHEREAS,…

WHEREAS, the construction and opening of Johnson Mill Boulevard has left portions of Main Drive and Carley Road obsolete as roadways.   WHEREAS, the City Council desires to proceed in accordance with Arkansas law (ACA Sec. 14-301-301 and following) to return those unneeded and unused portions of Main Drive and…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITYOFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ONSPECIFIED ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSONAND THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson,Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department ofthe City of Johnson, Arkansas:WHEREAS, the…

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2010-06 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of aMunicipal Attorney and set terms for such appointments; and,WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City Attorney expires 12-31 -2014; and,WHEREAS, Buddy…

BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS,FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY1, 2015, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERYITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FORAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of theproposed budget, andWHEREAS, it is the opinion…

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2013-08 OF THE CITYOF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THEPERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2014.WHEREAS, the City Council has been confronted with changes in various portions of the CityBudget affecting both anticipated expenses and income different than anticipated for 2014; andWHEREAS, it…

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE NORTHWESTARKANSAS REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIANMASTER PLAN AND ADOPTING THE INDIVIDUAL PLANFOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON AS INCORPORATED ASPART OF THE MASTER PLANWHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission along with its membercommunities completed a comprehensive regional planning process involving extensive publicinvolvement and community participation, including the…

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONE NEW MEMBER AND REAPPOINTING ONEMEMBER TO THE JOHNSON PLANNING COMMISSION WITH TERMSBEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND TERMINATING DECEMBER 31, 2019WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 22 created the Johnson Planning Commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members subject to confirmation by the City Council.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27…

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASEOF CITY PROPERTY AND BUILDING AT SW CORNER OFWILKERSON AND MAIN DRIVEWHEREAS, the City owns a building and property at the corner of Wilkerson and Mainwhose address is 2805 Main Drive, Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, Michael Schreiber and Terri Bitting are desirous of renewing the lease…

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TOCONTACT, INVESTIGATE AND NEGOTIATECONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OFREAL ESTATEWHEREAS, the previous owners of 1. 9 acres of land situate on Main Dive have beengracious and kind in allowing the City to periodically use the property for various activities; and,WHEREAS, the property is…

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE PROCESS TOHIRE A PROFESSIONAL TO ASSIST THE CITY, TOFORM A COMMITTEE AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDSFOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHEMATIC CITYMASTER PLAN AND FORMING A COMMITTEEWHEREAS, the City is on the cusp of a new era of growth and development; and,WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain professional…

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONALSELECTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSIONCOMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE CITY IN THEDEVELOPMENT OF A SCHEMATIC CITY MASTERPLAN AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OFAGREEMENTWHEREAS, the City is on the cusp of a new era of growth and development; and,WHEREAS, the City desired to obtain professional assistance in developing andadopting a…

A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE CHANGE INZONING FROM C-2 TO C-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATEDIN FAYETTEVILLEWHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-56-306(b) requires that when adjoining land within a boundaryarea between two cities is sought to be rezoned, the City Council of the City in which theadjoining property is located must agree to any such…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TOTHE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL OF THEJOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENTNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, thatSection 1: That the Policies and Procedures Manual of the Johnson PoliceDepartment as adopted by Resolution 2009-2 is hereby amended as…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10AN RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXECUTION ANDTRANSMITTAL OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE TOPURCHASE TRIANGLE PROPERTY ON MAIN DRIVEWHEREAS, the City has long been the beneficiary of the Allen family 's generosityregarding the City's use of approximately two (2) acres ofland north of Main Drive and East ofthe Arkansas-Missouri railroad tracks.WHEREAS, with…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION ANDTRANSMITTAL OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE TOPURCHASE TRIANGLE PROPERTY ON MAIN DRIVEWHEREAS, the City made an offer (ratified by Resolution 2015-10) to purchaseapproximately two (2) acres of land north of Main Drive and East of the Arkansas-Missourirailroad tracks;WHEREAS, said offer was rejected by Sager Creek…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEW MEMBER TO THEJOHNSON PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERMENDING DECEMBER 31,2018WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 22 created the Johnson Planning commission and gaveauthority to the Mayor to appoint members subject to confirmation by the City Council.WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 96-27 amended Ordinance No. 22.WHEREAS, John Ford has…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-13A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT FOR 56th STREETFROM DON TYSON PARKWAY TO JOHNSON MILLBOULEVARDWHEREAS, the Cities of Springdale and Johnson have received STP-A fundingfor up to 80% of cost of design for the 56 St widening/construction from Don TysonParkway to Johnson Mill Boulevard,WHEREAS, using the…

RESOLUTION 2015-14A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OFAGREEMENT FOR FINANCING AMBULANCESERVICESWHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-14-910, A.C.A. §25-20-101, and A.C.A. §14-266-102authorize cities and counties to enter into contracts to co-operate or join with each other toprovide emergency and non-emergency medical services and to specify the responsibilities of allparties;WHEREAS, the City of Springdale, which currently provides…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-15A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRE HAZARDMITIGATION PLAN FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY,ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSASWHEREAS, certain areas of Washington County and the City of Johnson aresubject to periodic flooding and other natural and man-caused hazards with tl1epotential to cause damage to property within the area; and,WHEREAS, Washington…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16A RESOLUTION LEVYTh:G A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONALPROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON. ARKANSAS, FOR THEYEAR2015,FIXINGTHERATETHEREOF AT _5 _MILLS, ANDCERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTONCOUNTY, ARKANSAS.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOfNSON,ARKANSAS:Section 1: That a tax is hereby…

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-17A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOGO FOR THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSASWHEREAS, the City of Johnson, Arkansas has had developed a Schematic City MasterPlan (hereinafter S.C.M.P.) to aid and guide the City in formulating a revised Master Street Planand a revised comprehensive Master Plan.WHEREAS, in the process of developing the…

RESOLUTION 2016- 01   A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2014-13 OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015.       WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised of changes in various portions of the 2015 City Budget affecting…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-02 A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE CHANGE IN ZONING FROM R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL) TO C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND C-3,  CENTRAL COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN FAYETTEVILLE ADJACENT TO JOHNSON   WHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-56-306(b) requires that when adjoining land within a boundary area between two cities is sought to be rezoned, the City…

RESOLUTION No. 2016-03 A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE CHANGE INZONING FROM R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE)TO C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL AND C-3,CENTRAL COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATEDIN FAYETTEVILLE ADJACENT TO JOHNSON   WHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-56-306(b) requires that when adjoining land within a boundary area between two cities is sought to be rezoned, the City…

  RESOLUTION  NO. 2016-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCUTION OF PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT WITH   TRIANGLE BUILDER'S SUPPLY, INC., AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT   WHEREAS, the City has been approached about the possible location of an entertainment/recreational facility within Johnson. WHEREAS, such facility may be developed on land which would eventually be transferred to…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-06A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 2007-08, SPECIFICALLY EXHIBIT E THERETO, AMENDING THE FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR GRADING PERMITS   WHEREAS, IN 2007 the Planning Commission and City Council recognized the need to review, study, update and standardize the various fees charged by the City; WHEREAS, Ordinance 2007-14…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SPRINGDALE WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION   WHEREAS, the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission (the Commission) owns land (the Property) within the City of Johnson (Johnson) and operates a facility there to handle/process wastewater as an integral part of…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH GTS INC, FOR STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF AN EXISTING CAVE   WHEREAS, the City has been approached about the possible location of an entertainment/recreational facility within Johnson; WHEREAS, such facility may be developed on land which could eventually be transferred to the…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-08 A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016, FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 5 MILLS, AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JOHNSON.   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the…

RESOLUTION 2016-10 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY l, 2017, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017; APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.   WHEREAS, the City…

RESOLUTION 2016-11 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.   WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2010-06 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of a Municipal Attorney and set terms for such appointments; and, WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT   WHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT BY DISTRICT JUDGES JEFF HARPER AND GRAHAM NATIONS OF RACHEL GUENTHER AS COURT CLERK FOR THE JOHNSON DEPARTMENT OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT AND THE APPOINTMENTS OF SUZY WALKER AND CHERYL MORGAN AS DEPUTY COURT CLERKS AND CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF COLLECTOR FOR THE…

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY & STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR POLICE BODY CAMERA RECORDING.   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS: Section 1: The Table of Contents of the Johnson Police…

RESOLUTION 2016-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH TOMLINSON ASPHALT CO., INC. TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF CAROL E. VAN SCYOC TRAILHEAD   WHEREAS, the City, using in-house personnel and equipment, made some progress toward the construction of the Carol E. Van Scyoc Trailhead (Trailhead) but has determined that the…

RESOLUTION 2017-01 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2015-20 OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENIHNG THE BUDGE'lr FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1 , 2016 ANU ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016.  WHEREAS, the City Counci I has been advised of changes in various portions of the 2016 City Budget affecting  both  actual …

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-02  A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE  JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY & STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR  DEPARTMENT  USE OF ELECTRONIC CITATIONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS: Section 1: Section 33 of the Johnson…

RESOLUTION 2017-03   A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM  OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF JOHNSON AND FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, CONCERNING  THE  TRAFFIC  SIGNAL AT  JOYCE  AND WILKERSON  WHEREAS, the Cities of Johnson and Fayetteville previously entered into an interlocal agreement that the traffic signal at the intersection of Joyce Boulevard and…

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES  PROGRAM FUNDS  WHEREAS, City of Johnson understands Federal-aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to improve and/or install lighting on the trails, including the…

RESOLUTION  NO. 2017-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT WITH BROWN AND  BROWN  OF ARKANSAS, INC.   WHEREAS, the City sponsors a Cafeteria Plan for medical expenses for the benefit and wellbeing of its employees and officials; WHERE , administration of the Cafeteria Plan is through Brown &…

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07     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 55rH STREET FROM DON TYSON PARKWAY TO JOHNSON MILL BOULEVARD   WHEREAS, the Cities of Springdale and Johnson have received…

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-08   A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANRC FLOODPLAIN MAPPING PROJECT  WHEREAS, the City of Johnson participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and sees the need to have accurate Flood Insurance Rate Maps within its City limits, and…

RESOLUTION No. 2017-05 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09 AND THE CONTRACT APPROVED THEREBY AND APPROVING A REVISED CONTRACT BETWEEN WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JOHNSON.    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY…

RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 09   A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2017, FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT FIVE MILLS, AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.     BE IT RESOLVED…

RESOLUTION 2017-10 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018; APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City Council…

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-11 A RESOLUTION SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2015-19 TO SET THE PER MEETING COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2015-11.     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, that:   Section 1: Ordinance No. 2015-11 requires that the City…

RESOLUTION  2018- 02 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-10 OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.   WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised of changes in various portions of the 2017 City Budget affecting both actual…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 02A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and, WHEREAS, the Johnson…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ENGAGE IN LITIGATION AS A MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL LEGAL DEFENSE PROGRAM (MLDP) AGAINST THOSE ENTITIES AND PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SOCIETAL CRISIS.   WHEREAS, our nation and the state…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF THE 1994 KME LADDER FIRE TRUCK   WHEREAS, the City acquired a 1994 KME Ladder Fire Truck, hereinafter Ladder Truck, in 2009 pursuant to Ordinance No 2009-02 for use by the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO TRAIN A CITY EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT TO AND BACKUP FOR THE RECORDER/TREASURER. WHEREAS, the Recorder/Treasurer has a substantial work load, as assigned by Chapter 2.24 of the Johnson Municipal Code and State law, which is critical to the operation…

RESOLUTION 2018- 06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE EXTENSION OF CITY PROPERTY AND BUILDING AT THE SW CORNER OF WILKERSON AND MAIN DRIVE     WHEREAS, the tenants in the old Post Office have been faithful regarding care of and payments for 2805 Main Drive, Johnson, Arkansas; WHEREAS,…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY & STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL BY ADDING POLICY 19 ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATIONS TO CHAPTER 7 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS:Section 1: The Table of Contents of the Johnson Police Department Policy &…

RESOLUTION NO, 2018-08 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE REPAIR OF 1994 KME75' FIRESTIX LADDER TRUCK BY JON.S MID AMERICAFIRE APPARATUS AND A SUBCONTRACTED DIESEL SHOP WHEREAS, the City acquired a 1994 KME 75' Firestix ladder truck in 2009 from Jon's Mid America Fire Apparatus {JMAFA}; WHEREAS, said ladder fire truck served the…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-09 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF BIDFOR DEBRIS REMOVAL AT THREE SITES RELATED TOSCULL CREEK   WHEREAS, rain events in 2017 caused debris to be deposited at the Ball Street creek crossing;WHEREAS, those rain events also caused debris to be deposited in Tributary 4 to Clear Creek…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-10 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR SCULL CREEK TRAIL REPAIRS   WHEREAS, the damages and necessary repairs have been identified and assessed; WHEREAS, there has been a study performed and specifications prepared for the necessary repairs; WHEREAS, that an Invitation to Bid was published and instructions to bidders provided to…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-11   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH THRASH LAW FIRM P.A. AND OTHERS TO FILE A MOTION TO INTERVENE IN A LAWSUIT AGAINST ONLINE TRAVEL COMPANIES FOR GROSS RECEIPT TAXES OWED THE CITY OF JOHNSON.     WHEREAS, the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEENWASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE ANIMALSHELTERING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JOHNSON.   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS: Section 1: The city's previous agreement with Washington county for animal sheltering services…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-13 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE ANDAPPROVAL OF LETTER CONTRACT WITH CARVER, LLCFOR ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES   WHEREAS, growth and development in the City, while exciting and very positive, nevertheless greatly increases the workload of City staff and the Planning Commission; WHEREAS, much of the growth and development is…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-14 A RESOLUTION LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTYWITHIN THE CITY 0F JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2018,FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT FIVE MILLS, AND CERTIFYING THE SAMETO THE COUNTY CLERK 0F WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OFPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FORENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HAWKINS-WEIRENGINEERS, INC. WHEREAS, The City published a Request for Qualifications seeking a firm/person to provide Engineering Services to the City. met with several engineering firms and selected the best qualified candidate to provide the needed services for…

RESOLUTION 2018-16 A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE FRANCHISE FEE FORUTILITY SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY OFJOHNSON   WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-200-101 provides for municipalities to set and determine reasonable franchise fees and determine the terms and conditions upon which public utilities may be permitted to occupy the streets, highways…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITYOFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHECKS AND DRAFTS ONSPECIFIED ACCOUNTS 0F THE CITY OF JOHNSON ANDTHE JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT   WHEREAS, there are numerous accounts holding funds of the City of Johnson, Arkansas;WHEREAS, there is more than one account holding funds of the Police Department…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSASA RESOLUTION T0 REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-3   WHEREAS, on or about February 13, 2007 the City Council of the City of Johnson, Arkansas approved and adopted Resolution No. 2007-3, that has been amended from time to time, establishing, defining and delineating the Johnson…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-19 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REVISED 2018JOHNSON POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATINGPROCEDURES MANUAL   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS: Section 1: That inasmuch as the Johnson police Department standard operating Procedures manual is literally a living document undergoing constant updating and…

RESOLUTI0N NO:2018 - 20 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 BUDGET ANDAUTHORIZING EXECUTION 0F AGREEMENTBETWEEN OWNER AND ENGINEER FORPROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH EARTHPLAN DESIGNALTERNATIVES, P.A.     WHEREAS, The City has had a long, pleasant and satisfying relationship with Earthplan Design Alternatives, P.A. providing various Engineering Services to the City with much of…

STATE AID CITY STREET PROGRAM PROJECT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-21 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OFTHE CITY OF JOHNSONTO UTILIZE STATE AID STREET MONIESFOR THE FOLLOWING CITY PROJECT: Johnson Overlay No. 2WHEREAS, the City of JOHNSON understands that State Aid Street Program funds are available for certain city projects at the…

RESOLUTION No. 2018-22 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING ABUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS, FORTHE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2019, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019;APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEMOF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR AND FOROTHER PURPOSES.   WHEREAS, the City Council has made a comprehensive…

RESOLUTION NO.2018-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TOEXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THECITY OF JOHNSON AND THE JOHNSON AREAVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT   WHEREAS, there exists a need to exhibit the City of Johnson's support for the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire Department, and,WHEREAS, the Johnson Area Volunteer Fire…

RESOLUTION NO-2018-24 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEENWASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE ANIMALSHELTERING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JOHNSON BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O:F JOHNSON,ARKANSAS: Section 1: The city's previous agreement with Washington County for animal sheltering services expired…

RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 25 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OFMUNICIPAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2010-06 of the City of Johnson established the procedure for appointment of a Municipal Attorney and set terms for such appointments; and,WHEREAS, the appointment of Daniel Wright as City…

RESOLUTION NO.2018-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OFAMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH HAWKINS-WEIR ENGINEERS, INC.   WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-15 on September 11. 2018, to authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement (hereinafter the Agreement) with Hawkins-Weir to provide specified engineering services in regard to Main Drive and…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSASA RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10 THATPROVIDED FOR, APPROVED AND ADOPTED A 2018 BUDGET FORTHE CITY OF JOHNSON. ARKANSAS FOR THE TWELVE (12)MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 WHEREAS, the City Council duly adopted the 2018 Budget on…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -2 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR AND THE CITY RECORDER-TREASURER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY ANDBETWEEN JOHNSON SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC ANDJOHNSON SQUARE ASSEMBLY, INC. WHEREAS, Johnson Square Holdings, LLC ("Johnson Square Holdings") is developing an area within the City of…

RESOLUTION NO.2019-3 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSASA RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OFJOHNSON, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AIDTRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council of Johnson understands Federal-Aid Transportation Alternative Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop or improve the Carol…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-4 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES ON THE FIREDEPARTMENT BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS.   WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Council of the City of Johnson that it is necessary to authorize signatories on the Fire Department…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-5 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITYRECORDER/TREASURER TO OPEN AND MAINTAIN A BANKACCOUNT ACT 833 FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THECITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.   WHEREAS, on or about March 12, 2019, the City Council of the City of Johnson adopted…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-6 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSASA RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN UPDATEDPERSONNEL HANDBOOK FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS.   WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Johnson has previously adopted a Personnel Handbook for use by the City of Johnson, for the purpose of establishing…

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-7 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSASA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDFROM JOHNSON LANDHOLDINGS, LLC ON BEHALF OF THECITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS   WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Johnson has received and reviewed the Special Warranty Deed (the "Deed") from Johnson Landholdings, LLC, which…

  RESOLUTION NO. 2019-8 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A UTILITY EASEMENT ANDDRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM JOHNSON SQUAREHOLDINGS, LLC ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JOHNSON,ARKANSAS WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Johnson has received and reviewed the Utility Easement (the "Basement") from…

  RESOLUTION. 2019-09 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR ANEXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FRANCHISEAGREEMENT FROM SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTENTITIES DESIRING TO DO BUSINESS WITHIN THEINCORPORATED LIMITS OF JOHNSON.   WHEREAS, Ark. Code Ann. § 8-6-211 grants a municipality the power and…

RESOLUTION 2019-10 CITY OF JOHNSON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PERSONNELHANDBOOK FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, AND REPEALINGRESOLUTION 2019-6 IN ITS ENTIRETY.   WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Johnson previously adopted a Personnel Handbook on May 14, 2019, through passage of Resolution 2019-6, for…

RESOLUTION 2019-11  A RESOLUTION 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. 2018-17, Resolution No. 2019-4, and Resolution No. 2019-5, which authorized certain city officials as signatories on…

RESOLUTION 2019-12   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RATE OF PROPERTY TAX FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS FOR THE YEAR 2019 TO BE COLLECTED IN 2020. WHEREAS, Ark. Code Ann. § 26-25-102 provides that a city may levy a tax on the real and personal property located within the city for…