West Memphis City Council Meeting 05/21/2026

The City of West Memphis held a City Council meeting on May 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council authorized the mayor to sign a purchase agreement for the West Memphis Fire Department and referred bid openings for a 12-inch water main extension back to the Utility Department. They approved a resolution adopting a conflict of interest policy for procurement of goods and services. The council also passed an ordinance amending garbage collection fees and approved an emergency ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the construction of a 10-inch PVC irrigation well and installation of a submersible pump at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Additionally, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with Hyper City LLC to develop advanced power generation infrastructure to support economic development, including data centers and manufacturing. Budget allocations included an additional $25,000 for the summer jobs program. The meeting also featured presentations on community initiatives such as scholarships funded by utility customer deposits and a flight school program for local students, with requests for city support and funding. Several motions related to procurement policies, contract approvals, and budget increases were passed during the meeting.