1838RESOLUTION NO. ~ g 3g
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SELL
THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 SOUTH SECOND STREET, A PORTION
OF LOT 28, TO THE EIGHTH STREET MISSION FOR JESUS CHRIST FOR
ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The City of West Memphis owns the property located at 111 S. Second
Street, a portion of Lot 28, West Memphis, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the Eighth Street Mission for Jesus Christ has expressed an interest in
acquiring this property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sell the building
located at 111 S. Second Street, a potion of Lot 28, to the Eighth Street Mission for Jesus Christ
for One Dollar ($1.00).
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~'f'~ day of /, 2006.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
P RA, CITY CLERK
SPONSORED BY:
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City Cierlc's Office
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ASSOCIATION 8th S reet
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MISSIONS for Jesus Christ
717 E. Broadway
Rev. Fred Parker p O. Box 7
Executive Director
West Memphis, AR 72303
April 17, 2006
Mayor Bill Johnson
City of West Memphis
205 S. Redding
West Memphis, AR 72303
Dear Mayor Johnson,
"More than a Mission"
Phone: (870) 735-6010
Fax: (870) 735-0244
email: esmfj'c@aol.com
www esmfjc.org
Pursuant to our discussions regarding the possibility of our ministry obtaining possession
of the old utility property located on South 2nd Street, please consider this letter as
verification of our desire to do so.
After visually inspecting the property, we have determined that the best long term use of
the facility would be to convert it to an emergency women's shelter. There has long been a
desperate need for such a facility in Crittenden County and our hearts have been burdened
by our current lack of facilities to accommodate dispossessed women. Since it isn't
feasible to establish a women's shelter in close proximity to our men's ministry, this
building presents a perfect solution to our needs; physically separate from the men, yet
close enough to combine important functions and training.
Although there are many structural problems to correct, none are insurmountable, and we
believe we could refurbish the building into such a functional, aesthetically pleasing and
secure facility that it would become a source of civic pride for West Memphis residents.
~` In addition, the back lot is a perfect location for us to establish a central warehouse which
would support our thrift store operations, as well as a number of our other auxiliary
ministries. Of course, this area would also be secured and upgraded.
Since we have been in prayer for God to provide us just such a facility, we are anxious to
proceed and are willing to present ourselves to the City Council to answer any questions
pertaining to our plans, our capabilities and our commitment to use the facility for the
benefit of the entire community.
Sincere,
Rev. Fred Parker
Executive Director