City Council Regular Meeting 8/24/2026 6:00PM

The City Council of Eureka Springs held a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, where several procurement-related topics were discussed. A significant portion of the meeting focused on an update regarding the Low to Moderate Income (LMI) survey, which is a critical step toward qualifying for federal funding, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The survey results indicated that approximately 79.8% of residents in the defined service area qualify as LMI, making the city eligible for grant applications that could fund infrastructure and housing improvements within that area. The council discussed the need for shovel-ready projects to meet grant application deadlines, with a focus on sidewalks and sewer line improvements in specific neighborhoods. Additionally, the council reviewed and discussed amendments to the sidewalk ordinance, which would require sidewalks on both sides of streets for new construction and subdivisions, aiming to improve walkability in the city. The ordinance includes provisions for variances and penalties for unauthorized sidewalk removal. Other agenda items included nominations for hospital commission vacancies and discussions about water usage and leak reduction efforts. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.