{ "city": "Blytheville", "state": "Arkansas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofblytheville.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on water system bond and budget amendment", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council will consider authorizing a water revenue bond for system improvements and amending the 2026 budget. The meeting will also include reports on waterworks and wastewater audits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-290", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Bond issuance proposed to fund a PFAS grant", "summary": "The Blytheville Finance Committee will hear a finance report from CFO John Callens, review old business, and consider several new business items. New items include a public safety tax renewal with a fact‑based one‑pager and a request for a community forum, a payment to Entergy for a lighting project on Division, and a proposed bond issuance to support a PFAS grant. The meeting will also include remarks and outstanding questions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-289", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-289", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers extending city sales tax and related special election", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1814, extending the 0.5% sales and use tax expiration date. A resolution will call a special election on whether to approve or reject that tax extension. Additional agenda items include a bond election for capital improvements and new rate settings for the waterworks and wastewater systems.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-287", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves special elections for sales tax and capital improvement bonds", "summary": "The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding tax extensions, utility rates, and city regulations. The body also approved resolutions to hold special elections for a sales and use tax and for the issuance of capital improvement bonds.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-291", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Blytheville City Council approves wastewater and storm drainage repairs", "summary": "The City Council adopted ordinances for infrastructure repairs and several resolutions regarding budget and intergovernmental agreements. The body also authorized the Fire Department to recover costs for emergency responses outside city limits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-288", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Budget adjustment includes $737,735.41 Wheatland Tube pass‑through", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review two budget adjustments: a $737,735.41 pass‑through for the Wheatland Tube project and a $2.2 million allocation for water and sewer repairs funded by a grant. The committee will also discuss the Community Benefit Fund, renewal of the public safety tax, and updates to water/sewer rates. No old business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-286", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-286", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Blytheville City Council to consider budget amendment and wastewater repairs", "summary": "The City Council will meet to discuss amending the 2026 budget and updating ordinances regarding wastewater lift station repairs. The body will also consider resolutions regarding emergency response cost recovery and a tax back program endorsement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-283", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider resolution amending 2026 budget and wastewater ordinances", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider two ordinances and five resolutions. The ordinances address wastewater lift station repairs and waiving competitive bidding for storm drain repairs. Resolutions include amending the 2026 budget, authorizing the fire department to recover costs for out-of-city emergency responses, endorsing Gowan Milling for the Tax Back program, approving a farm lease with Soggy Bottom Farms, and an agreement with Mississippi County. Routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and committee reports are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-284", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Blytheville finance panel reviews water, sewer rate hike proposals", "summary": "The Finance Committee will hear the CFO's finance report, review Act 605 state regulations and the 2022 Raftelis rate study that proposed 15% water and 25% sewer rate increases, discuss lift station adjustments, and review Ordinance 1840 regarding council procedure. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-282", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-282", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider bonds for Forgeview Solar Project", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on authorizing industrial development revenue bonds for the Forgeview Solar Energy Project. Other business includes amending ordinances for a highway contract, Flock Safety equipment, and the personnel handbook, as well as resolutions on a municipal lien, PFAS monitoring, and the 2026 budget. The meeting includes committee reports and routine approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council approves $300M bond for Forgeview energy storage project", "summary": "The City Council unanimously approved a $300 million industrial revenue bond for Forgeview Surplus Energy Storage, an affiliate of NextEra Energy, to finance an industrial facility east of I-55. A public hearing was held before the meeting. The council also adopted several other ordinances, including amendments to a highway repair contract, a Flock Safety equipment contract, and personnel meal per diem rates. Resolutions were passed to place a municipal lien, participate in a PFAS monitoring project, authorize state funding documents, and amend the 2026 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-285", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to consider Flock contract correction and $16,450 maintenance budget adjustment", "summary": "The Blytheville Finance Committee will discuss a budget adjustment of $16,450 for repair and maintenance, a corrected contract for Flock (likely automated license plate readers), and a related budget adjustment for Flock. These items are under new business and are proposals for discussion, not final decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-281", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-281", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review Forgeview BESS PILOT and Public Works spending", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review a financial report from CFO John Callens. The body will discuss a PILOT for Forgeview BESS and budget adjustments for Public Works.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-279", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-279", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Blytheville City Council to consider budget amendment and property liens", "summary": "The City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including a 2026 budget amendment and the condemnation of city structures. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding a municipal employee conducting business with the city.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-276", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee will consider renewing the Critical Edge contract", "summary": "The Blytheville Finance Committee will meet on March 17, 2026. Under New Business, the committee will discuss the renewal of the Critical Edge contract. No other agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-277", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee reviews Police building maintenance budget adjustment", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review a financial report from CFO John Callens. The body is also considering a budget adjustment for Police building maintenance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-275", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-275", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Blytheville City Council waives competitive bidding for equipment purchases", "summary": "The City Council met to approve several ordinances waiving the competitive bid process for city equipment. The council also approved financial reports and amended resolutions related to Critical Edge.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-278", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to waive competitive bidding for $195,543 wastewater equipment purchase", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council will consider three ordinances that waive the competitive bid process for equipment purchases: a $195,543.86 lift‑station upgrade for the wastewater system, $40,000 in dumpsters for Public Works, and a $70,112.06 excavator for the Waterworks Department. A resolution to amend Resolutions No. 2025:18 and 2025:22 (Critical Edge) will also be discussed. No other agenda items require council action.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-273", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to approve utility and equipment contracts", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review and authorize payments for city infrastructure and equipment, including a lift station repair, a rear load container, and an excavator. The committee will also consider increasing a contract for critical edge services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-272", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-272", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council votes on equipment purchase waivers, budget changes, and fire land purchase", "summary": "The Blytheville City Council meeting on Jan 20, 2026 will consider several ordinances to waive competitive bidding for equipment and vehicle purchases for the police and fire departments. The council will also consider resolutions to amend the 2025 and 2026 budgets, place a municipal lien on a property, purchase land for the fire department, and authorize an agreement with Axon for the police department. Committee chairs will report on police & fire, public works, parks & recreation, airport & utilities, code enforcement, and finance & purchasing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-270", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Blytheville City Council approves $1.77M fire truck and police equipment", "summary": "The City Council approved several ordinances to waive competitive bidding for emergency services equipment and authorized land purchases. The body also voted to amend the 2025 and 2026 budgets.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-274", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Approve purchase of a new fire truck for $1.7 million", "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider several approval items, including a new fire truck purchase and related budget adjustments. Items include vehicle and firearm purchases, a contract with United Police Supply, and a lot purchase for a future fire station. The committee will also discuss the 2025 budget adjustments for various departments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-269", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-269", "source": "https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }