6/2/2026 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a professional services contract with Garver LLC for engineering services on the Mazard Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Project, valued at $8,575,000, aimed at reducing sanitary sewer overflows and complying with a consent decree. Additionally, the board approved a $12,000 increase to a design contract for sewer system remediation and authorized acquisition of sewer utility and construction easements related to a 2022 remedial project. The board also approved a contract with Square One Enterprises Corporation for the Racetrack Road Waterline Improvements Project and accepted bids for the purchase of two one-ton service trucks. An appropriation ordinance was passed to allocate approximately $19,000 in insurance proceeds for vehicle and property repairs across city departments. The meeting included discussion clarifying bid processes and contractor licensing issues, as well as adoption of a substance abuse testing program required for federal transit grant compliance. Public comments focused heavily on governance issues, transparency, and infrastructure concerns, but no motions related to those topics were passed. Overall, the meeting featured significant contract awards and budget appropriations related to water and sewer infrastructure improvements.