Bentonville Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the Month

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on June 9, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of multiple resolutions awarding contracts for city services and capital projects. These included a $67,869 purchase of a Ram 2500 vehicle for Animal Services from Superior Automotive Group, a $1,306,055 contract with Banner Fire Equipment for a rescue truck, and design service agreements totaling over $7 million with firms Black and Veatch Corporation and Walter P Moore and Associates for infrastructure projects. The council also approved ordinances related to vacating rights of way and zoning changes to support neighborhood development. Additionally, discussions addressed ongoing infrastructure improvements, including flood mitigation efforts and a $4 million project to improve drainage in a flood-prone neighborhood. The meeting also covered updates on noise ordinance revisions and enforcement challenges, with plans to clarify amplified noise regulations. No new procurement policies were adopted, but several capital improvement contracts were awarded and budgeted.