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 budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of an amendment to a design contract with Garver LLC for $69,772 to extend sewer pipe design by 1,800 linear feet as part of a consent decree project. The board also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Adopted Charger for electric vehicle charging station engineering services, with the contractor responsible for electricity costs for up to five years. A significant agenda item involved terminating a contract with a construction company due to poor workmanship and safety violations, including a gas line breach; the city intends to pursue claims against the contractor's surety bond and hire a new contractor to complete the project. Additionally, the board approved an ordinance amending human resources policies related to injury leave, with debate focusing on the scope of coverage for uniformed and non-uniformed employees. Several resolutions and ordinances were adopted on property conveyance, street naming, and infrastructure funding, including water transmission line improvements. The meeting also featured extensive public commentary on governance, transparency, and city leadership, but no votes were taken on those topics. The consent agenda passed with one item tabled for further study. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and project oversight decisions impacting city infrastructure and employee policies.