August 11, 2026 Courts & Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Faulkner County Courts & Public Safety Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss proposed ordinance 2622 concerning the Greenbryer Fire Department's funding mechanism. The ordinance aims to shift the collection of fire dues from a voluntary payment system to a property tax-based system for areas outside the city limits, addressing funding shortfalls and clarifying billing issues related to water service providers. Committee members discussed the potential revenue impact, with estimates of approximately $90,000 annually at a $30 fee, compared to the current $12,000-$15,000 collected voluntarily. The ordinance would be placed on the ballot for voter approval, not directly levied by the court. The committee voted to send the ordinance and a related resolution (2604) to the full court for consideration, emphasizing the need for improved funding to support fire department operations and infrastructure in a growing community.