# City Council Meeting September 22, 2026


**Body:** City of Springdale, Arkansas
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology, Policy, Physical Infrastructure


The City Council of Springdale, Arkansas, held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the adoption of a $765,000 appropriation for phase one of the city's technology modernization project, funded through the city's budget. The council also approved resolutions authorizing expenditures for property acquisitions related to the Gene George Boulevard Extension Road Improvement Project, with negotiated settlements totaling an additional $56,400 beyond initial deposits. Additionally, the council authorized an amendment to a professional design contract for the Southside Intersections project, increasing the contract by $1.685 million to a total of $3.1 million, to be paid from the 2023 bond funds. Other procurement-related discussions involved animal care staffing adjustments and sidewalk waiver approvals for residential properties, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and community development efforts. The council also adopted a resolution establishing an artificial intelligence and automated decision tool policy to comply with state law, setting governance rules for AI use within city operations without approving specific technology purchases at this time.

**Source:** City of Springdale, Arkansas