Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-203-111. Bonds--Special obligations--Surplus revenues

(c)(1) In addition, the municipality is authorized to pledge to and use for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, together with other expenses in connection with the bonds, surplus revenues derived from water, sewer, and gas utilities owned by the municipality.

(2) “Surplus revenues”, as used in this subsection, is defined to mean revenues remaining after adequate provision shall have been made for expenses of operation, maintenance, and depreciation and all requirements of ordinances, orders, and indentures securing bonds theretofore or thereafter issued to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, extending, or improving the utilities have been fully met and complied with.