West Memphis City Council Meeting 07/16/2026

The West Memphis City Council meeting held on July 16, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council referred several bid openings related to infrastructure projects, including the South McGehee Drive culvert replacement, pond relief wells workover, basin cleanout, and the 2026 overlay program, back to administration for further review. They approved resolutions endorsing Sedaiver, Inc. for a tax back program and amending the 2025 budget, including an $80,000 management fee for Kemper Sports under a city contract. The council also authorized city council members to purchase services from Charmaine Taylor DBA Emerald High Class Services and approved a permission request related to mosquito spraying services, with plans to waive competitive bidding formally in a forthcoming ordinance. Committee reports highlighted operational updates and budget considerations for police, public works, and utilities, including changes in landfill usage and associated costs. The meeting concluded with community announcements and adjournment.