Bentonville Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the Month

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on August 11, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of several resolutions authorizing contracts and budget amendments: a $20,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for the parks master plan; a $48,976 amended agreement with Crafton Toll for construction administration services at Phillips Park phase three; a $593,655 contract with SWX Construction for Phillips Park North Pavilion restrooms including contingency; purchase of a 2026 International cab and chassis with equipment from RTC Lowell for $339,653.34 via Sourcewell contract; a $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant to evaluate adaptive AI-based traffic signal technologies; and an amended agreement with Littrell Enterprises for additional airport mowing services. The council also approved an agreement with Garver LLC for water system pressure management analysis. Additionally, the council discussed an RFP for commercial real estate brokerage and business recruitment services to strategically manage city-owned properties. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed update on the city’s water system performance and leak reduction efforts, including contractor activities and budget expenditures totaling approximately $3.5 million in 2026. The council also debated amendments to property maintenance regulations concerning managed landscapes and native plantings, ultimately postponing the ordinance for further revision. Another major topic was a planned unit development (PUD) amendment involving parking reductions near the Greenway, with extensive discussion on parking demand, shared parking agreements, and the demographic profile of residents. Public comments addressed concerns about privacy and security related to the use of Flock license plate reader cameras deployed in the city. The meeting concluded with committee reports and adjournment.