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…