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ORDINANCE N0. / U /
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CONTROL OVER ROADBLOCKS
IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is commendable that many religious, charitable,
Fraternal, or non-profit organizations establish roadblocks in
the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, for worthy causes; and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that it is necessary for the
City Council of the City of West Memphis to establish some
control over the use of City Streets for roadblocks:
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Organizations authorized to establish roadblocks:
Religious, charitable, Fraternal, or non-profit organizations
are eligible to establish roadblocks in the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, provided the following rules are observed:
a. No individual or business for profit may establish
a roadblock in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas.
b. All roadblocks in the City of West Memphis must have
a permit issued by the Police Department of the City of
West Memphis for which there will be no charge.
c. Only one (1) permit will be issued to any organization
within a 24 hour period. There shall be no more than
one (1) roadblock per month; nor, more than twelve (12)
roadblocks per year to organizations which are eligible.
d. Roadblocks must be conducted during daylight hours.
All permits shall be issued on a first come, first served
basis to eligible applicants.
e. No more than four (4) people will be permitted at
one (1) intersection to solicit funds.
f. No roadblocks may be allowed on any of the major
thoroughfares of the City of West Memphis, namely,
Broadway Street, Missouri Avenue, or service roads of
Interstate Highways.
g. Any religious, charitable, Fraternal or non-profit
organization violating any of these rules, shall be
requested to appear before the West Memphis City Council
to show why their permit should not be revoked for
one (1) year.
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h. No merchandise will be sold in the roadblocks in
exchange for funds, as all funds received must be
given free without benefit of merchandise in return.
SECTION 2. All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed. '"
PASSED AND APPROVED this _1~ day of / ~~ J ~
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ATTEST:
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SPONSORED BY:
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