5/5/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant budget of $772,874 and the HOME Investment Partnership Act program budget of $367,054, authorizing the submission of the 2026 action plan. A significant agenda item was the suspension of the city's mosquito fogging program; after public comments and board deliberation, a resolution was passed to suspend fogging operations while continuing public distribution of larvicide information and requesting an alternative mosquito control proposal by mid-June. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for easement acquisition related to the 2018 SSA remedial measures project and authorized participation in a FEMA BRIC grant process for stormwater mitigation at the former Acme property. Contract awards included roof repairs at the Mazard Wastewater Treatment Plant and waterline improvement easement acquisitions. The meeting also featured updates on a recent sulfuric acid spill, with assurances that drinking water remained safe, and discussions on environmental impact studies and grant-funded assessments for the Acme site. The board recognized community events and ongoing infrastructure projects, emphasizing staff professionalism and community engagement.