8/4/2026 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for consent decree remedial measures projects, with contract awards to Crawford Construction Company for $7,581,600 and Steep Creek LLC for $2,976,486, as well as an engineering services agreement with Hawkins Weir Engineers for $627,800. The board also approved a final payment of $5,765,744 to Forsgren for a prior project. Additionally, the board authorized budget amendments to appropriate donated funds totaling $5,568 for fire department equipment. Several grant applications were authorized for water and sewer treatment facility improvements and community assistance programs, including a $145,520 professional services agreement for a pool pump house renovation. Discussions included the sale of city-owned properties, with considerations for parking arrangements and potential auctioning strategies. The board also reviewed budget timelines and expressed interest in a study session on pay priorities ahead of the upcoming budget season. No votes opposed the procurement-related resolutions, indicating strong board support for the capital improvement projects and grant pursuits.