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VFW Property Condemnation Records

Agency: City of Batesville

120

Days Overdue

Arkansas law requires a response within 3 business days (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105)

Request Details

Status

OVERDUE

Date Filed

2026-02-17

Legal Deadline

2026-02-20

Request Description

Condemnation filing, court order, appraisals, City Council votes, correspondence, and legal fees related to VFW Post #4501 (Harry B. Stokes Post) property taking. Documents the $610,000 condemnation deposit (May 2024) and $268,750 final settlement (July 2025).

Notes

QC MINUTES: Aug 2024 Ord 2024-17 authorized VFW Post 4501 (Harry B. Stokes) private club permit location transfer. Attorney Blair Arnold represented VFW.

Your Rights Under Arkansas FOIA

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, all public records must be open to inspection and copying by any citizen. Custodians must respond within 3 business days. If you believe a FOIA violation has occurred, you may file a complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General or pursue legal action in circuit court.