8-18-26 Board of Directors Meeting

The City of Hot Springs Board of Directors held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of Resolution R-26-139 to set a public hearing date for establishing a municipal property owners multi-purpose improvement district in the Cali Ridge estate subdivision. This district aims to finance infrastructure improvements through assessments on property owners, with a cap of $600 per lot annually. The board also approved a $200,000 zero-match grant for the Hot Springs Police Department to implement an advanced drone-as-a-first-responder program, enhancing public safety operations. Additionally, the board adopted zoning map amendments to correct errors and called for a city election on November 3, 2026, regarding Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, a measure required by constitutional petition. The meeting included discussions on the procedural nature of these actions, clarifications on district governance, and the financial implications of the improvement district and grant-funded projects.