West Memphis City Council Meeting 09/03/2026

The West Memphis City Council held a meeting on September 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved a third reading ordinance for a lot split subdivision and passed a resolution revising the 2025 budget to account for expenditures exceeding initial allocations, noting that additional revenues offset these costs. A resolution (R3) was tabled indefinitely pending further discussion with a vendor representative. The council also approved allocations of charity day funds to local organizations. Updates were provided on capital projects including the progress of a new golf course and infrastructure improvements such as the Reading Street Bridge and Walkable West Memphis project. A significant portion of the meeting addressed clarifications regarding utility rates and the impact of a Google data center project, emphasizing that the project would not increase rates for West Memphis utility customers and would generate substantial tax revenue benefiting local schools and community services. The council highlighted ongoing and future community development initiatives supported by the project, including energy efficiency programs and educational partnerships. No new contracts or vendor awards were announced during this meeting.