7/21/2026 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, which included a variety of citizen comments and presentations. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of a resolution authorizing a partial payment exceeding $750,000 to Inliner Solutions LLC for construction progress on project number 17-09-C1. The board also approved a consent agenda that included acceptance of grant funds totaling $83,230 for the Spradling Avenue extension phase 2 design, and awarded a construction contract worth $934,518 to Goodwin and Goodwin for an addition to the Solid Waste Services administration building. Additionally, the board passed an ordinance amending municipal code regarding aluminum wiring standards. A significant property matter was addressed concerning the reversionary interest in property owned by the National State Council of the Boy Scouts of America, with the board approving the removal of the reversionary clause to release the city's interest, allowing the council flexibility in leasing or selling the property. The board also discussed future study sessions on topics including Sunday alcohol sales, data center regulations, and cemetery maintenance costs. Several motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed with majority votes, reflecting ongoing capital improvement projects and fiscal oversight.