April 16, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City Council of Russellville, Arkansas, held a meeting on April 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the appropriation of $817,114 from the economic development capital fund for phase two of the apron reconstruction at the Russellville airport, and acceptance of a 90/10 matching grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission totaling $263,940 for industrial site development on South Almyra Avenue. The council also approved appropriations for employee stipends, a fire station alert system purchase totaling $478,556.52 to be paid in three annual installments, and authorized an amendment to the agreement with Blackstone Construction LLC for downtown streetscape improvements. Additionally, the council accepted a bid from Curb Time Solutions LLC for the 2026 sidewalk maintenance program and approved reimbursement expenses for the Boys and Girls Club. Other agenda items included ordinances related to right-of-way vacations and dedications, as well as zoning code amendments. Motions for all procurement and budget items were passed unanimously.