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 July 14, 2026. The meeting included approval of minutes and several procurement-related resolutions and ordinances. Key procurement actions included authorizing contracts and amendments for services such as code compliance mowing and debris removal with Latrell Enterprises, purchase of a bucket truck from MCCI LLC for $200,000, and construction contracts for infrastructure projects including drainage improvements, street improvements, sidewalks, and pedestrian infrastructure with various vendors. Notably, the council approved an increase of $550,000 to a contract for sidewalks and concrete work and a $741,580 contract for phase 2 of the McCullum side path project. The council also supported a regional planning commission application for transit-oriented development funds with a local match commitment of up to $50,000. Several public hearings were held on easement vacations and zoning changes. The meeting concluded with updates on community events, library programs, and city projects, but no additional procurement items were introduced for future agendas.