11-4-25 Board of Directors Meeting

The City of Hot Springs Board of Directors held their 21st meeting on November 4, 2025, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a term contract for plumbing contractor services to Trotz Plumbing and Moore, Inc. as the primary vendor and KP Plumbing Services LLC as secondary, following a competitive Request for Proposals process. The board also considered multiple resolutions to condemn and demolish deteriorated residential structures, with discussions on permits, property liens, and timelines for rehabilitation or demolition. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026 city budget totaling $178.5 million, which includes funding for major capital projects such as the Gulf of Basin wastewater project, street improvements, and fire station construction. The budget reflects a 1% projected sales tax growth and maintains a healthy fund balance, with detailed allocations across general, police, fire, street, and utility funds. Other zoning and land use ordinances were approved to support commercial and residential development projects, including an RV park and manufactured home overlay district. The meeting also featured discussions on parking management technology and community events, but no new procurement contracts beyond those noted were approved.