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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE MASTER WATERSHED PLAN PREPARED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE BIG CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN
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WHEREAS, it was determined the Plan is necessary for the city of Jonesboro to minimize flood risk along Lost Creek, Christian Creek, Culberhouse Creek, and tributaries
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers has prepared the Master Watershed Plan which indicated the general nature and magnitude of drainage infrastructure improvements needed to reduce flooding risk for the Big Creek Drainage Basin.
WHEREAS, the findings of the Plan indicate the general nature and magnitude of drainage infrastructure improvements needed to reduce flood risk along Lost Creek, Christian Creek, Culberhouse Creek, and tributaries.
WHEREAS, this Plan will be utilized by the City of Jonesboro to reduce flooding along Lost Creek, Christian Creek, Culberhouse Creek, and tributaries, to support economic and recreational development, and to minimize adverse hydrologic effects outside of Jonesboro.
WHEREAS: The Stormwater Management Board recommends the Master Watershed Plan prepared by the Corps of Engineers be adopted by reference.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to adopt by reference the Master Watershed Plan prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Big Creek Drainage Basin.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of May, 2016.