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RESOLUTION NO. 9,036
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING FORMATION OF A
REGIONAL COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO
DEVELOP A REGIONAL GROWTH POLICY PLAN AND
WATER SERVICES PLAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, the Little Rock Board of Directors continues to
encourage quality growth within the City of Little Rock and in
those areas which may reasonably become part of the City in the
future; and
WHEREAS, quality growth is defined as growth that is
planned, orderly and meets municipal standards for streets,
adequate public utilities, lot size, access, land use, and other
factors; and
W MEAS, in order to ensure quality growth, the City finds
the need to implement various methods or processes, such as, but
not limited to controlled access to city extraterritorial zoning
and subdivision controls, interlocal agreements, voluntary
annexation and pre- annexation agreements; and
`SEAS, the Little Rock Board of Directors desires to
update its current policy statement concerning quality growth
and access to water and sewer service; and
WHEREAS, development of a regional growth policy plan and
the structuring of a consistent water services plan is a prudent
goal for the City and surrounding cities and counties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. This Board recommends that a representative
committee be formed to engage in a study to develop a regional
water policy plan and a water services plan. The committee
should be comprised of, but not limited to, the following:
1. Chairman of Little Rock Municipal Water Works
2. One staff member from the City of Little Rock
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A member from the conservation community, such as the
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Ozark Society or Arkansas Conservation Coalition
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A representative from Little Rock Neighborhood
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Coalition
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Representatives from the cities of North Little Rock,
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Jacksonville, Sherwood and Maumelle
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Representatives from Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, Faulkner
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and Grant Counties
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A member of the Arkansas Soil and Water Commission
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A representative from the Arkansas Governor's Office
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or Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
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A representative from the Arkansas Health Department
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A representative from the Arkansas Pollution Control
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and Ecology Commission
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A representative from Metroplan
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A representative from the Donaghey Project
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Two members of the Little Rock Board of Directors
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SECTION 2. The issues to be explored by the committee
should include, but not be limited to, the following:
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1.
Both short and long term regional planning policy
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The demand for water and potential customer base
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Transmission
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Financing and Ownership
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Effect on existing customers
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Effect on tax base
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Environmental impact
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Socioeconomic impact
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Use of incremental revenues
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SECTION 3. The agenda for the committee should include, but
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not be limited
to, the following:
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1.
Conducting public hearings to identify all relevant
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issues
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Evaluate and address each issue
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Hire consultants, as needed, to assist in evaluating
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and addressing issues
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4. Draft a report to be reviewed by each governing body
potentially impacted by the contemplated plans and by
the public at large
5. Revise plans after review
6. Present the final report with conclusions and
recommendations
SECTION 4. Before conducting any of its agenda, the
committee shall arrive at an estimated cost for the project and
an agreement for division of costs between participating
committee member organizations.
SECTION 5. It is the desire of this Board to form the
committee and complete its task within six months.
ADOPTED: November 2, 1993
ATTEST:
ROBBI E HANCOCK
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
JIM,OAILEY
MAYOR