West Memphis City Council Meeting 08/06/2026

The West Memphis City Council held a meeting on August 6, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the authorization for city council members to purchase services from Emerald Highlass Services, a technology repair and reseller business. The council also approved industrial development revenue bonds up to $30 billion for energy and digital infrastructure projects related to Hyper City West Memphis LLC. Competitive bidding was waived for mosquito control services awarded to Vector Enterprises and for the repair of the Park Drive bridge, which involves replacing wooden pilings with concrete supports as a permanent fix. Additionally, the council amended the West Memphis Development Code to facilitate construction of advanced energy and technology facilities, including data centers, aligning with the city's 2040 plan and recent developments such as the Google data center. The meeting also included discussions on job creation related to the West Memphis Connect transit program and various community initiatives. Motions to suspend rules and approve ordinances were passed with the required votes, and several ordinances were assigned official numbers for record-keeping.