Fine v. City of Van Buren

Carretón Harris, Chief Justice.

Van Burén, Arkansas, is a city of the first class. On August 7, 1962, Ordinance No. 6-1962, authorizing an issue of $702,200.00 in sewer revenue bonds, was approved by the voters of Van Burén, and on November 12, 1962, Ordinance No. 11-1962 was passed,1 which established the rates to be charged for sewer service. On January 3, 1963, appellants filed with the City Clerk of Van Burén a petition to initiate an ordinance (No. 2A) which would have the effect, inter alia, of repealing Ordinance No. 6-1962 and Ordinance No. 11-1962. This initiated petition was filed…