THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville is nestled along Spadra Creek in the Arkansas River Valley, between the Ozark foothills and the Arkansas River. Clarksville represents a mix of agricultural & college town environments. Clarksville also has many industries; i.e. Tyson Foods, Wal-Mart DC & Hanesbrands, Inc. to name a few. The peach industry is celebrated by the annual Johnson County Peach Festival and the University of the Ozarks is home to the Walton Fine Arts Center. Recreational facilities include the Ozark National Forest, local lakes, city parks and scenic highways & byways. Rodeo arenas and marina are popular with residents and tourist alike.

Interstate 40 and US Hwy. 64 are the main arteries of transportation.

In November 1936, the county seat was established in the newly formed town, named for early settler and businessman, Lorenzo N. Clark who owned land across the river and was one of the commissioners appointed to locate the county seat. The city was incorporated December 21, 1848 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1998. The first courthouse was built in 1838 on the same site occupied by the present-day structure. The original town plat followed the traditional court square pattern.

Clarksville Mayor
Billy Helms

First Blind School in the state was organized in Clarksville along with the first deaf-mute school in 1850.

In April 1927 Clarksville witnessed the worst flood since 1889. Many buildings from the 19th century remain along the square and downtown streets and give Clarksville its historic flavor and charm. Many of these structures, as well as churches and private homes have been named to the National Register of Historic Buildings.

Interesting facts about Clarksville include:

In 1929 Clarksville's gas field was the largest producing field in Ark., producing 86,000,000 cubic feet daily with 9 wells.

The first case tried in Ark. by a woman lawyer was in Clarksville by Mrs. Isobella Klein, a resident of Clarksville in 1918.

The University of the Ozarks (formally College of the Ozarks) was originally Cane Hill College which originated in 1834 in Washington County, Ark. & moved to Clarksville in 1834.

The only Naval Training School ever in Ark.; was at the University of the Ozarks in 1944-1946.

In 1855 there was a female seminary in Clarksville.

General Albert Pike, Old west outlaw, Bill Doolin- Founder of the Wild Bunch andBobby Hurley- World champion team roper, have all called Clarksville home.

Early settlers started tobacco production, but most efforts later turned to cotton. By 1840, coal had been discovered in the Spadra area. Coal mining did not grow to be a viable industry until after the Civil War.

First rural free delivery of mail in Ark. was in this county in October 1896. Free city delivery began August 15, 1913.

October 17, 1853 the 1st stove was purchased for the courthouse. Prior to this a fireplace was used. The cost of the stove was $20.

In 1885 there were 11 hotels in this county.

In 1889 there were 83 school teachers in the county & 77 school houses. The total expense of schools in Johnson Co. was $15,000 to $20,000.

Johnson County was the first in the state to be ACE Certified (Arkansas Community of Excellence)

Mayor - Billy Helms
Municipal Judge - Len Bradley
City Clerk-Treasurer - Barbara Blackard
City Attorney - Bruce Wilson

Council Members:
Reg Johnson
Dana Schneider
John Pledger
Dutch Houston
Freeman Wish
Mark Simpson

CLARKSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
605 Lucas Street
P.O. Box 407
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-3564 - Office
(479) 754-3963 - Fax
(479) 705-1203 - Bill Dickerson Computer Lab
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 4:30 (Closed from 12-1 for lunch.)

Mission Statement: To provide decent housing, a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities. We encourage drug education/prevention and provide educational opportunities to residents and local citizens through our computer lab.Housing for: Family - Elderly - Disabled - HandicappedWe have 173 units. Rent is based on income and we pay water bill and trash. Ranges and refrigerators are furnished. Vacancies are filled from a waiting list. Applications may be picked up any time during office hours.

Staff

Executive Director: Metta Holman - Email: metta_clarkha@centurytel.net
Administrative Assistant: Sara Stucky - Email: sara_clarkha@centurytel.net
MOD Coordinator/Inspector: Charlie Groskopf
RIC Coordinator/Clerk: Barbara Lewis
Project Manager: Lisa McCarley
Maintenance Supervisor: Wayne Anglin
Maintenance Mechanic A: Gary Goza & Robbin Roble
Part Time Maintenance: Edd Young

Board of Commissioners

Chairman: Denton Tumbleson
Vice-Chairman: Cheryl Rideout
Arnola Collins
Bob Norris
Tom Pittman

To contact the Clarksville Housing Authority e-mail: sara_clarkha@centurytel.net

There is no business license fee required in Clarksville but you must apply for a business license.
You may request a BUSINESS REGISTRATION FORM at:

City of Clarksville
205 Walnut Street
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Phone (479) 754-6486
Fax (479) 754-4052

Or Download BUSINESS REGISTRATION FORM Below:

The Business Registration Form is in the Portable Document Format (PDF). In order to view these files, you will need the Acrobat(R) Reader which is available for free from the Adobe web site.
After you have downloaded the Acrobat(R) Reader you can use the "Save To" on your desktop or print out the form.

Permits and Inspection


City of Clarksville
Residential Construction
Guide to Residential Building & Various Building Inspections


IMPORTANT

The City of Clarksville adopted the Current Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (AFPC). The AFPC requires construction inspections of electrical, plumbing, mechanical (includes heat & air), gas systems and building construction.

All new construction must comply with this and other applicable City codes.

STEPS TO FOLLOW PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION

Set up a preliminary appointment with City Inspector, Jeff Mize by calling
(479) 754-6241.
Appointment Location: Clarksville Light & Water Operations
710 East Main
Clarksville, AR 72830

To receive a Building Permit and Application Form will need to be completed and returned. Accompanied by:

" A scale drawing of the subject property with the proposed structure shown. Detailed setbacks to all property lines from the proposed structure shall be submitted and sidewalk details (it walk is required).

" Size of Electric, Water & Sewer service will need to be determined.

" Check for Building Permit which includes all inspection charges.

Contact Arkansas One-Call at 1-800-482-8998 to have all underground utilities located before you dig or begin excavation of any kind at the construction site. State Law requires a 48 hour notice prior to digging.

ORDER OF INSPECTIONS

Foundation Inspections after trenches are excavated and forms, rebar are installed.

Underground Inspections of open trenches for electrical conduit or cable, plumbing, piping, underground ductwork and fuel pipe, prior to any backfill being put in place.

Framing & Rough -In Inspections after roof, all framing, fire blocking, bracing, wiring, all pipes, chimneys, ducts, and vents including all concealed components are completed prior to the installation of wall or ceiling cover.

Final Inspections of the completed structure after building is completed and ready for occupancy. Required electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, mechanical systems, and gas systems must be in place and properly connected, and operating in compliance with city building codes.

FINAL INSPECTIONS & CERTIFICATION

It is the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the building inspector when he/she is ready for the inspection. Unless other arrangements have been made a certified installer of homeowners doing his/her own installation shall be present for each inspection.

Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining approval of the Building Inspector.

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon satisfactory completion of the structure, all site work is completed and permanent utility accounts are established. The occupants are then able to move into the structure for its intended residential use.

To speak to the inspector or to schedule an inspection contact:

Jeff Mize @ 479-754-6241


OFFICE LOCATION:
Clarksville Light & Water
Operations Building
710 East Main Street
Clarksville, AR 72830

MAILING ADDRESS:
Clarksville Light & Water
C/O Jeff Mize
P.O. Box 1807
Clarksville, AR 72830

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life in our community through Service, Leadership and Economic Development.