7/21/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, addressing various city matters including public safety recognitions, citizen concerns, and several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a $934,518 construction contract with Goodwin and Goodwin for an addition to the Solid Waste Services administration building, and an $83,230 engineering services agreement with Hawkins-Weir Engineers for the design of the Spradling Avenue extension phase 2. The board also authorized a partial payment to Inliner Solutions LLC for ongoing construction progress on project 17-09-C1. Additionally, the board adopted an ordinance amending electrical code requirements related to wiring materials, which could impact local construction costs and builder decisions. The board accepted the 2025 annual comprehensive financial report, highlighting the city’s improved financial position and pension obligations. Discussions included concerns about data centers’ impact on infrastructure, water system capacity, and noise, with calls for proactive zoning policies. The board also considered the city’s reversionary interest in property owned by the Nashville State Council of the Boy Scouts of America, with options to remove or modify the reversion clause. Several motions were made to schedule future study sessions on topics such as Sunday alcohol sales, homelessness interventions, and airport and chamber of commerce updates. The meeting concluded with appointments to various city boards and commissions. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement approvals, budget considerations, and policy discussions affecting future city projects and vendor opportunities.