Bentonville Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting - 4th Tuesday of the Month

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas held a Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on April 29, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance of multiple resolutions and contracts, notably several utility board resolutions awarding bids to Bennett Inc. for sanitary sewer collection system improvements totaling over $1.5 million, and a contract with Kemtrade Chemicals US LLC for aluminum sulfate at $104,550. The council also approved a waiver of bid to purchase a replacement police vehicle from Superior Auto Group for $72,874.75. Additionally, the council accepted a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $84,360 for airport infrastructure and authorized applications for various regional planning grants related to transportation and carbon reduction projects. The meeting included motions to accept a council member's resignation and declare a vacancy, with discussions on appointment procedures and potential special elections. Library-related ordinances were passed, including establishing 2026 library fees and amending the municipal code for the library advisory board. Several utility easement vacations and zoning ordinances were also approved. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract awards, grant acceptances, and budget amendments impacting city infrastructure and services.