6/2/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, which included extensive citizen comments focusing on public safety, water and sewer infrastructure, and government transparency. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance to align with state childcare facility requirements, and the approval of a private club license application for a business at 10004 Garrison Avenue. The board also approved an appropriation ordinance to distribute insurance proceeds to various city departments for vehicle and property repairs. Significant discussion centered on a large consent decree project addressing sanitary sewer system remediation, with approval of a $12,000 increase in design costs to better define easements and obtain closed circuit inspections. Additionally, the board authorized acquisition of sewer utility and temporary construction easements related to the 2022 SSA remedial measures project. The meeting reflected ongoing concerns about infrastructure investment, budget priorities, and the need for transparency in city governance.