6/16/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, addressing several procurement and contracting matters. Key procurement discussions included the termination of the construction contract with Western Millwright Commercial Construction Inc for the alleyway rehabilitation project due to safety and quality concerns, with the board approving the termination and discussing surety claims and project completion. The board approved an amendment to an engineering services agreement with Garber LLC for $69,772 to design additional sanitary sewer pipe replacement as part of a consent decree project. They also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Adopt a Charger for electric vehicle charging stations, including maintenance and operation terms. The consent agenda included conveyance of real property, designation of a street in honor of Bobby Crabtree, and funding agreements related to infrastructure projects. The board debated and approved amendments to human resources policies on injury leave and substance abuse, focusing on coverage for uniformed personnel and removing broad language on illness. Several public comments addressed concerns about city governance, infrastructure funding, and project execution. Motions to table certain items for further study were also made and approved. Overall, the meeting involved significant discussions on contract management, infrastructure funding, and employee policy updates affecting city operations and procurement activities.