City Ordinances


2024

2023

2022

2022-01 - Amend 2021 Budgets

2022-02 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 100 EAST SCHOOL STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY (R-2) TO APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL (R-3) AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2020-14 REFLECT THE CHANGE IN ZONE DISTRICT.

2022-03 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PHASE 3 AND 4 OF WHISPERING HILLS SUBDIVIDION AND RELATING THEREOF.

2022-04 - Amend 2022 Budgets

2022-05 - Amend City and ARPA Budgets

2022-06 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS IN THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS, AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.

2022-07 AN ORDINANCE REFERRING THE QUESTION OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS TO THE ELECTORS AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

2022-08 AN ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING CITY WARDS

2022-09 - Annexation of 5 tracts of land

2022-10 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2020-14 KNOWN AS THE ZONING MAP ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS PROVIDING A CHANGE IN ZONE DISTRICT.

2022-11 - Utilize TAP Funds for 49-B sidewalk project

2022-12 - Utilize ARPA Funds to complete Phase 1 of ARDOT 100935 sidewalk project

2022-13 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2020-14 KNOWN AS THE ZONING MAP ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS PROVIDING A CHANGE IN ZONE DISTRICT;

2022-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 2008-18 TO ALLOW MORE THAN FIVE MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF BROOKLAND PIANNING COMMISSION.

2022-15 - Setting 2023 millage rage

2022-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2021-19 TO ALLOW FOR YEARS WITH 53 WEEKLY PAY PERIODS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES

2022-17 AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING INTERNALACCOUNTING CONTROLS FOR SALES TAX IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

2022-18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2022-13 KNOWN AS THE ZONING MAP ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS PROVIDING A CHANGE IN ZONE DISTRICT:

2022-19 AMEND CITY AND RESCUE BUDGET TO CLAIM POLICE SALARIES

2022-20 APPROVING 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL, STREET, AND UTILITY BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, AR

2021

2021-01 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 OF WHISPERING HILLS SUBDIVII}ION AND RELATING THEREOF.

2021-02 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CAMERON'S PLACE SUBDIVISION AND RELATING THEREOF.

2021-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2OI5-25IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE NET COLLECTIONS OF THE 2% SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS BY ORDINANCE NO. 2015.25 TO BE USED TO PAY AND SECURE THE REPAYMENT OF BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AND ISSUED BY THE CITY FROM TIME TO TIME TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

2021-04 - Resolution referring sales tax ordinance to voters

2021-05 AN ORDINANCE CALLiNG A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS ON THE QUESTIONS CIF ISSUING BONDS LINDER AMENDMENT NO. 62 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING ALL OR. A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AND PERSCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.

PROCLAMATION 2021-06 - CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK CFRTIFYING PROCLAMATION AND BALLOT

2021-07 - Resolution to apply for matching park grant at 103 Nelms

2021-08 - Resolution to apply for matching park grant at 202 W Smith

2021-09 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE OPENING OR CUTTING OF PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDWALKS; THE REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT BEFORE WORK IS TO BEGIN; REGUIATING RESTORATION MATERIALS FOR COMPLETION; RETURNING BARRIERS AND LIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH EXCAVATION; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOIATION THEREOF AND FOR RETATED PURPOSES.

2021-10 AN ORDINANCE TO SET HOW WATER METER INSTALLATION RATES AND PARTS REPLACEMENT DUE TO DAMAGE ARE SET AND THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1965-2, 1969-3, 1983-1, 1998-4, AND 2016-20.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE NUMBERS WERE SKIPPED: ORDINANCE 2021-11, 2021-12, AND 2021-13.

2021-14 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SALES AND USE TAX REFLINDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; PLEDGING A 2% SALES AND USE TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

2021-15 - Resolution to amend 2021 budgets

2021-16 - Resolution setting 2022 millage rate

2021-17 - Resolution adopting Premium Pay

2021-18 AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL PERSON OF THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.

2021-19 AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR POSITION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.

2021-20 AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE SALARY FOR CLERK TREASURER OF THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.

2021-21 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPEPTING STREET, SEWER, WATER IMPROVEMENTS IN PHASE FOUR (4) OF BROOKLAND HILLS SUBDIVISION AND MATTER RELATING THERTO.

2021-22 - Resolution to approve 2022 budgets

2016

2016-01 Accepting Dooley Street
2016-02 Establish City Council Meeting Rules
2016-03 Appoint Linda Anderson Reece to Planning Commission
2016-04 Appoint Jimmy Andrews to Planning Commission
2016-05 Intergovernmental Agreement to allow Mayor to sign agreement with Craighead County regarding Arkansas State Police E-Tickets
2016-06 Resolution to condemn 177 Brady Lane
2016-07 Ordinance to Accept Logan Street
2016-08 Bond Ordinance
2016-09 Biased Law Enforcement Practices Policy Resolution
2016-P1 Proclamation that May 2016 will be National Preservation Month and Arkansas Heritage Month
2016-10 Accepting infrastructure of Phase II of Brookland Hills Subdivision
2016-11 TAP Resolution - Hwy 49B Sidewalk Improvements
2016-12 Ordinance to accept Cardinal Street and set speed limit
2016-13 Resolution for "look-back" period for part-time employee hours regarding health insurance coverage for ACA
2016-14 Resolution to amend 2016 General Fund Budget
2016-15 Ordinance to adopt LOPFI retirement for police officers
2016-16 Resolution to amend 2016 Utility and Street Fund Budgets
2016-17 Ordinance for 2-Way Stop Sign at E. Matthews and County Rd 937
2016-18 Ordinance to set monthly salary for city council and clerk/treasurer
2016-19 Ordinance to adopt 2014 National Electrical Code(NEC)
2016-20 Ordinance to replacement fees for damaged electronic water meters and radios
2016-21 Resolution to set fee for temporary electric permit
2016-22 Millage Resolution - decrease to 1.25 mills
2016-23 Resolution to adopt finalized Craighead County Hazard Mitigation Plan
2016-24 Ordinance to amend 2015-31 lowering speed limits in Brookland Hills Subdivision
2016-25 Ordinance setting speed limits on Jessica, Jody Cove and Westway
2016-26 Resolution to approve 2017 General, Street and Utility Fund Budgets
2016-27 NOT USED
2016-28 NOT USED
2016-29 NOT USED
2016-30 Ordinance to amend 2016 General, Street and Utility Fund Budgets

2015

2015-01 Ordinance establishing council and r/t salaries
2015-02 Contract with Hugg & Hall for excavator
2015-03 Prohibit swine in residential zone clarification
2015-04 Plumbing Inspection Ordinance
2015-05 Resolution to purchase recycle trucks
2015-06 Resolution to utilize Federal Aid Recreational Trail Funds
2015-07 Resolution for North Oak Sidewalk
2015-08 Designation of District Court Clerk to collect fines
2015-09 Resolution to purchase recycle trucks 4-16-15
2015-10 Rezone R1 to C2 at W. School & N. Oak Streets
2015-11 Rezone R-MH to R-2 at 121 Hayes
2015-12 Resolution to condemn 21 Keith
2015-13 Resolution to condemn 306 Eason
2015-14 Resolution to condemn 101 N Bernis
2015-15 Resolution to condemn 315 S. Oak
2015-16 Resolution to condemn 200 Church
2015-17 Resolution to condemn 115 Nelms #1
2015-18 Resolution to condemn 615 Holman
2015-19 Resolution to condemn 177 Brady Lane
2015-20 First Class City
2015-21 Ordinance to allow council member to work for city upon resignation
2015-22 Abandon ROW on Bernis Street - Reece/Harrison
2015-23 2% Sales & Use Tax
2015-24 Calling for special sales tax election 11-10-15
2015-25 Ordinance to levy 2% sales tax (issuing bonds)
2015-26 Ordinance for special sales tax election 11-10-15
2015-27 Ordinance for Special Election for Bond Issuance
2015-28 Millage Resolution - decrease to 1.5 mills
2015-29 Career Readiness Certification Resolution
2015-30 Resolution to apply for grant for road grader
2015-31 Set speed limits on Brookland Hills subdivision streets
2015-32 Redistricting city wards
2015-33 Set $20 fine on misdemeanor traffic violations for jail deferment
2015-34 Double permit fees when work begins before a permit is purchased
2015-35 Revising zoning code
2015-36 Approve 2016 budgets
2015-37 Amending 2015 budgets

2012

2012-01 Resolution to amend 2011 Budgets
2012-02 Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2009-16 ($20 fine to defray jail costs)
2012-P Arbor Day Proclamation
2012-03 Ordinance to waive competitive bidding on fire station at 501 Holman
2012-04 Ordinance to redistrict city wards
2012-05 Ordinance to re-zone 103 S. Oak to R-2
2012-06 Ordinance to adopt 2011 National Electrical Code
2012-07 Resolution to annex 9.11 acres on Hwy. 49 N by petition
2012-08 Resolution establishing dollar amount for inventoried public property
2012-09 Ordinance to abandon alley between 303 and 305 E. Matthews
2012-10 Ordinance amending 1980-2 regarding utility payments on city owned building housing BFPD equipment
2012-11 Ordinance abolishing fixed summer sewage rates(amended 2000-3)
2012-12 Ordinance to adopt AR Mechanical Code
2012-13 Resolution adopting Comprehensive Plan
2012-14 Ordinance adopting revised zoning code
2012-15 Ordinance adopting revised subdivision code
2012-P2 Go Pink for the Cure Proclamation
2012-16 Millage resolution (2 mills on real and personal property tax)
2012-17 Ordinance adopting AR Energy Code
2012-18 Multi Family Complex Water Rate Ordinance
2012-19 Multi Family Complex Wastewater Rate Ordinance
2012-20 Ordinance allowing city to conduct business with employee owned businesses
2012-21 Ordinance to rezone 1.49 acres on W. School from R-1 to PUD
2012-22 Resolution supporting ability to receive more info from AR DFA regarding collection of local sales tax
2012-23 Resolution approving 2013 General, Street & Utility Fund budgets

2011

2011-01 Resolution to amend 2010 Budgets
2011-02 Ordinance to rezone 4 acres on S. Oak to R-3 (vetoed by Mayor Jones)
2011-03 Ordinance to implement 1% sales tax
2011-04 Ordinance calling for special election for sales tax
2011-P Arbor Day Proclamation to have Arbor Day on March 11, 2011
2011-05 Resolution to support Wildlife Recreation Grant
2011-06 Ordinance to rezone 4 acres on S. Oak to R-2
2011-07 Ordinance to annex 3 tracts of islands into city
2011-08 Resolution to dedicate 1% sales tax for street/drainage improvements
2011-09 SRTS Grant Resolution
2011-P Sales Tax Proclamation
2011-10 Resolution to utilize federal aid for sidewalks on Bernis & Stevens
2011-11 Resolution to participate in TAPS Purchasing Program
2011-12 Resolution for GIF Grant (water tanks/multipurpose room)
2011-P Go Pink for the Cure Proclamation
2011-13 Resolution to add catastrophic need to employee personnel handbook
2011-14 Resolution for millage on real and personal property tax
2011-15 Resolution for HVAC Change Out permit
2011-16 Resolution to apply for Trails for Life Grant
2011-17 Resolution to adopt future land use plan map
2011-18 Resolution to accept petition annexation
2011-19 Resolution for Wildlife Trails grant
2011-20 Resolution to give Mayor authorization to sell 309 N. Bernis
2011-21 Nuisance Abatement
2011-22 Inattentive Driving citation $100
2011-23 Resolution approving 2012 General, Street & Utility Budgets
2011 Certification Letter - Wildlife Recreation Facilities Grant
2011 Certification Letter - GIF Funded Community Enhancement Grant

1990-1999

1999

1999-1 Resolution to receive 1.3 real and personal property tax millage
Resolution to appoint Norman Tate to 3 yr. term on CCSWDA

1998

1998-1 Dog pickup and Impoundment fees
1998-2 Ordinance amending 1997 Annual Budget
1998-3 Ordinance approving 1998 Annual Budget
1998-4 Amending rates for water meter installation/permits/inspections
1998-5 Annexation of Brookland Heights Subdivision
1998-6 Amending employee handbook
1998-7 Granting franchise to Dedman's Sanitation
1998-8 Ordinance amending 1998 Budget
Well head protection resolution
1998-9 Ordinance to pursue loan from ASWCC for new well; Incumbency Certificate and Appointment of Authorized Representatives
1998-10 Increase Water Meter Deposit from $50 to $75
Resolution to advance to Second Class City
1998-11 Resolution to receive real & personal property tax
1998-12 Ordinance to abandon street easement on Oak Meadow Circle
1998-13 Ordinance for placement of stop signs at White Oak/Pecan, Jessica/Hwy 49N, Jody/Jessica, Margie/Teresa, Margie/Janis, Darr/S. Oak
1998-14 Ordinance regulating yard sales (FAILED)
1998-15 Ordinance pertaining to loud noise (FAILED)
1998-16 Ordinance to increase water rates

1997

1997-1 Ordinance approving 1997 Annual Budget
1997 Motion to accept Margie Street
1997-A Ordinance to seek special election to elect Mayor

1996

1996-1 Annexation of land
1996-3 One way on Bernis Street from School to Smith Street
1996-5 Resolution to grant authority to Friendship Cable to operate in City
1996-6 Operation of Brookland Parks

1995

1995-1 Ordinance providing Yield Sign at Walnut and Hickory
1995-2 Resolution for 1.3 mills on real property; 1.5 mills on personal property

1994

1994-1 Ordinance approving 1994 Annual Budget
1994-2 4-Way Stop at W. School & Oak Street.
1994-3 Curfew Ordinance

1993

1993-1 Ordinance approving 1993 Annual Budget
1993-2 Ordinance authorizing construction of Improvements to Sewer System (Traveling Bridge Filter)
1993-3 Ordinance increasing water & sewer rates
1993-4 Ordinance setting weight limit of 40,000 lbs. on Christy and Lynn Cove
1993-5 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1991-4 regulating the approval for mobile home in City
1993-6 Ordinance approving increase in Meter Deposits
1993 Budget

1992

1992-1 Ordinance accepting White Oak Street

1991

1991-1 Ordinance to change name from NEA Solid Waste Disposal Authority to Craighead Cty. Solid Waste Disposal Authority
1991-2 Ordinance prohibiting parking, except within parking areas
1991-3 Resolution to remain Incorporated Town and reject 2nd Class City Rating
1991-3 Ordinance for 30 MPH Speed Limit on all streets near Brookland Public School unless otherwise posted and ordained
1991-4 Beautification/Regulations for allowing mobile homes in City
1991-5 Ordinance approving 1992 Annual Budget
1991-6 Ordinance accepting S. Hickory Street from School to White Oak St.
1991-7 Ordinance establishing police department
1991 Budget

1990

1990-1 Amendment to Ordinance No. 1988-1, clarifying time requirements and payment requirements of late water bills
1990-2 Ordinance stating that a house cannot be built nearer than 30 feet from nearest street right of way line
1990-3 Gun Control
1990-5 20 MPH Speed limit on Cherry, Pecan, Walnut, Oak, S. Hickory and Bernis Streets
1990-6 Ordinance Approving 1991 Annual Budget
1990-7 Ordinance accepting Adams Street
1990 Budget

1980-1989

1989

1989-1 20 MPH Speed limit on School Street from Hwy 49 to Bernis.
1989-3 Hazardous Driving
1989-4 Approving 1990 Annual Budget

1988

1988-1 Water bills not being paid as promptly as desired
1988-2 Establishing an orderly method of numbering buildings
1988-4 Weight limit of 10,000 lbs. on several streets in Town of Brookland
1988-6 Ordinance accepting Pecan Street
1988-7 Ordinance accepting Walnut Street
1988-10 Approving 1988 Annual Budget
1988 Resolution

1987

1987-1 Amendment to Ordinance No. 1980-2 clarifying and delineating payments to be made to Brookland Fire Protection District
1987-2 Establishing a meeting date and providing for meeting procedures
1987-3 Providing for placement of certain stop signs within the Town
1987-4 Ordinance providing for penalties for violation of stop signs placed in the Town of Brookland, AR and for other purposes.
1987-5 Ordinance regulating the keeping of animals within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Brookland, AR
1987-6 Ordinance accepting Cherry Street in Hardwood Acres
1987-7 Ordinance accepting Lynn Cove in Northern Heights Subdivision
1987-8 Ordinance accepting Christy Drive in Northern Heights Subdivision
1987-9 Ordinance adopting AR State Plumbing Code/Inspections/Fees
1987-10 Ordinance levying five mill general tax on all taxable property
1987-12 Flood Damage Prevention
1987 Firetruck Lease

1986

1986-1 Resolution for distribution of county sales tax revenues

1985

1985-1 To approve and authorize membership in the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Disposal Authority
1985-2 Resolution to join AML self-funded Worker's Comp
1985-3 Resolution to increase meter installation fees
Application for Solid Waste Disposal

1983

1983-1 Amendment to 1969-3 by Revising Special Water User Rates for Trailer Parks
1983-2 Waiver of Advertising for Bids in Excess of $2,000 for equipment
1983-3 Increase Meter Deposits
1983-4 Resolution authorizing Mayor as representative for city and utility dept.

1982

1982-1 Resolution

1981

1981-05 Resolution

1980

1980-1 (O) Dog Control
1980-1 (R)
1980-2 Annexation of Northern Heights Subdivision
1980-2 Establishment of Brookland Fire District
1980-3 Granting Privilege and Authority to Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation to sell, furnish and distribute electric power to the City of Brookland
1980-4 Resolution for 5 mills real and personal property tax
1980-5 Resolution regarding industrial waste in sewer treatment facility
1980 Resolution
1980 Ordinance