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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT A STREAM PROGRAM AND ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND POLICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN LITTER REMOVAL FROM PUBLIC DRAINAGEWAYS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro recognizes the need to keep public drainageways free from litter and debris;
WHEREAS, citizens, business organizations, and citizen groups are encouraged to assist the City of Jonesboro in removing litter and debris from pubic drainageways;
WHEREAS, an Adopt a Stream Program would benefit both the City of Jonesboro and the participating volunteers;
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Board recommends to establish an Adopt a Stream Program in the City of Jonesboro and adopt the guidelines and policies (attached) for public participation in the program.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro Adopt a Stream Program is hereby established and guidelines and policies for the Adopt a Stream Program are adopted as attached.
SECTION 2: All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3: The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. In the event any portion or portions may be declared unconstitutional does not render the remaining provisions invalid. Further, all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of September, 2011.