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

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas City Council held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on water service contract discussions with Bella Vista, including legal obligations, rate structures, and cost-sharing for infrastructure repairs and upgrades. The council reviewed the current contract status, proposed a 10% markup on wholesale water rates, and discussed implementing a fixed monthly base rate to cover operational and maintenance costs. They also considered provisions for cost-sharing on major repairs and the impact of water capacity on future capital improvement projects. The council planned to revisit the contract with updated calculations and bring it back for approval at the next meeting. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the public art code and handled routine consent agenda items.