Searcy County, AR

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The A&P Commission is meeting to consider several funding requests for local tournaments and city promotions. The body will also discuss sponsorship expectations and a business license audit.

• Robotics Regional Tournament funding request: $10,000
• Arkansas USA Wrestling qualifier tournament funding request: $4,000
• Freedom Broadcasting weather and events promotion: $22,500
• Citywide Wayfinding Masterplan proposal: $13,750.00
• Marketing Plan 2027 presentation

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding property liens for nuisance abatement and a private club permit application. The body will also consider authorizations for police department construction and a park project.

• Bid from Wooster Construction for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park: $408,001.00
• Agreement with Hart Construction for the Police Depart project
• Offering of capital improvement revenue bonds for Police Department construction
• Private club permit application for Span Searcy Brewery, LLC
• Certification of liens to White County Tax Collector for grass cutting and nuisance abatement

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The City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates and potential grant applications. The body is considering a $4.5M federal grant for patrol vehicles and a High Tech Crime Unit, as well as an agreement with Hart Construction for a police department project.

• Application for $4.5M Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for patrol vehicles ($500k) and a High Tech Crime Unit ($4M)
• Agreement with Hart Construction for the Police Depart project
• Use of in-lieu dollars from Chase Bank and Riser Harness for June Drive improvements at Beebe-Capps
• Authorization for Span Searcy Bewery, LLC to apply for a private club permit
• Discussion on the usage of golf carts and ATVs on city streets

Planning Commission

The City of Searcy Planning Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The agenda lists approval of September meeting minutes and an in-lieu request from Chase Bank at 2901 E Beebe Capps Expy, presented by Kimley Horn. The agenda does not describe the substance of the request or any dollar amount. The remaining items are procedural: call to order, notice of a quorum, and adjournment.

• In-lieu request — Chase Bank — 2901 E Beebe Capps Expy — Kimley Horn
• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Call to order and notice of a quorum

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding property liens and a CDBG agenda. The meeting includes authorizations for a new police station construction contract and bidding for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park.

• Negotiating a construction management contract with Hart Construction for the new Police Station
• Advertising for bids for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park construction
• Public hearing for certifying liens to the White County Tax Collector for grass cutting and nuisance abatement
• Public hearing on the development of an AEDC Community Development Block Grant Agenda
• Approval of a change order for additional gravel for Fuller Lane Phase II

The council approved a resolution acknowledging the change of ownership for Northstar EMS, Inc. Other actions included authorizing a construction management contract for a new police station and updating city ordinances regarding plumbing and bicycle trails.

• Approved resolution acknowledging Northstar EMS ownership change (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate police station contract with Hart Construction (8-0)
• Approved advertising for bids for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park construction (8-0)
• Approved hiring a RAMP Manager in Q4 2026 (8-0)
• Approved $11,000 change order for Fuller Lane Phase II gravel (8-0)
• Approved transfer of Smyrna Church to White County Historical Society (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating plumbing regulations (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance restricting motorized vehicles on bicycle trails (8-0)

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The Searcy City Council will meet on September 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on various city matters, including a construction manager selection for a new police station, park and senior center designs, and property nuisances. Resolutions and ordinances regarding grants, asset disposal, code updates, and budget adjustments are also on the agenda.

• RFQ Selection Committee recommendation for Construction Manager for the new Police Station
• Presentation of the design for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park and authorization to advertise for bids
• Set a public hearing for October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM to declare 616 E Market Ave. a Nuisance Property
• Transfer of Smyrna Church to the White County Historical Society
• Updates to Chapter 22 of the Searcy Code of Ordinances regarding Plumbing regulations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a large-scale development for a 7-Eleven Speedway at 3550 Hwy 367 and a non-conforming facade request for 900 N Main. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will also meet to consider a front setback variance for 1226 Linden Street.

• Large-Scale Development: 7-Eleven Speedway at 3550 Hwy 367
• Non-Conforming Facade Request: 900 N Main (Downtown Church of Christ)
• Variance Request: Front Setback at 1226 Linden Street

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The Searcy A & P Commission will review financial and marketing reports from July 2026. The body will then consider two specific funding requests: $7,500 for the Gym Masters Holiday Classic and $10,000 for the Arkansas Cowboys Association Finals. The meeting concludes with the approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Funding request: $7,500 for Gym Masters Holiday Classic (Searcy High School)
• Funding request: $10,000 for Arkansas Cowboys Association Finals
• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting
• Review of July 2026 Financial Report presented by Tim Blansett
• Review of Marketing Recap presented by Michelle Pugh

City Council

The Searcy City Council will hold three public hearings and vote on multiple items, including setting 2026 millage rates, certifying nuisance liens, and applying for a state parks grant. They will also consider filling two Parks & Recreation positions, waiving street requirements for Hawks Homes, and selecting a trail builder.

• Public hearings on nuisance liens, outdoor recreation grant, and 508 W Woodruff nuisance declaration
• Approval to fill RAMP Manager and Trails Coordinator positions in Parks & Recreation
• Waiver of boundary street improvements for Hawks Homes at Taylor Road, Cartoon Drive, Eastline Road
• Change order for Janet Street intersection improvements — $10,266.08
• Ordinance establishing 2026 millage rates for collection in 2027

The Searcy City Council approved building the new Police Department on the South Main & Recreation Way property (6-2), despite concerns about costs and the Beebe Capps site. The council also terminated FLOCK camera contracts, approved a Trails Coordinator position, and passed several resolutions and ordinances. A motion to hire a RAMP Manager failed, but a separate motion to hire a Trails Coordinator passed.

• Approved building Police Department on South Main (6-2)
• Terminated FLOCK camera contracts (8-0)
• Failed to approve hiring RAMP Manager and Trails Coordinator (3-5)
• Approved hiring Trails Coordinator via contract labor (8-0)
• Approved waiving boundary street improvements for Hawks Homes (8-0)
• Approved Rogue Trails as trail build firm (8-0)
• Approved $10,266.08 change order for Janet Street improvements (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-30 setting millage rates (8-0)

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The council will discuss several major projects including a new police station design, a city trail contractor, and a request for asbestos testing funds. They will also vote on resolutions for a Danfoss tax incentive, school resource officer contracts, and a parks matching grant, plus ordinances setting 2026 millage rates and updating plumbing codes.

• New Police Department: Hoffmann Architecture design services and construction manager status
• Request for funds for asbestos testing at the Carmichael Center renovation
• Danfoss Tax Back Economic Development Incentive resolution
• SRO Contracts for Riverview and Searcy School Districts
• Setting 2026 millage rates to be collected in 2027

Planning Commission

The Searcy Planning Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to consider a large-scale development application for Hawks Homes on Taylor Rd, Cartoon Dr, and Eastline Rd, and a request to waive sidewalk requirements for Veterans Blvd Storage at 1150 Veterans Blvd. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will also hear a variance request for the same storage facility.

• Large Scale Development — Hawks Homes — Taylor Rd, Cartoon Dr, Eastline Rd — Davidson Engineering
• Request to Waive Sidewalk Requirements — Veterans Blvd Storage — 1150 Veterans Blvd — Ferrell Stokes
• Variance — Second Entry for Storage Facilities — Veterans Blvd Storage — 1150 Veterans Blvd — Ferrell Stokes

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The Searcy County A&P Commission will discuss and possibly approve a $12,500 marketing proposal with Food and Travel Magazine, review funding recaps for Robotics 2026, and consider two funding requests totaling $17,500 for Gym Masters Holiday Classic and Arkansas Cowboys Association Finals.

• Marketing proposal: Food and Travel Magazine Fall 2026 & Winter 2026/2027 for $12,500
• Funding request: Gym Masters Holiday Classic $7,500 (presented by Lee Wimberley)
• Funding request: Arkansas Cowboys Association Finals $10,000 (presented by Corey Kurck)
• Funding recap: Robotics 2026
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting

The Searcy A&P Commission met on July 28, 2026, with Commissioner Centola presiding in Chairman Howel's absence. The only recorded vote was unanimous approval of the prior meeting's minutes. The Commission received the May and June financial reports, heard three funding presentations (Food and Travel magazine, a youth sports event by Lee Wimberley, and the Arkansas Cowboys Association), and was told votes on the Wimberley and Arkansas Cowboys Association requests will occur next month. No decision was recorded on the Food and Travel magazine proposal.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No vote taken on Food and Travel magazine proposal; suggested pursuing next year or a smaller option
• Wimberley youth sports event funding request: vote scheduled for next month
• Arkansas Cowboys Association funding request: vote scheduled for next month

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City Council

The Searcy City Council will hold public hearings on nuisance liens and a private club permit, then consider a full agenda including water and sewer rate modifications, relocation of the police department to the East Precinct on Moore Street, and several park and trail projects. The meeting includes multiple authorizations for engineering services, bond services, and budget adjustments.

• Modification of Water and Sewer Rates (item 25)
• Approval of Police Department relocation to East Precinct on Moore Street with Barry Hoffman as architect (item 11)
• Naming of South Main projects district to Searcy Landing including RAMP, Veterans Park, Pioneer Park (item 1)
• Authorization to engage Quattlebaum Surveying for Little Red Riverpark annexation petition ($18,250) (item 3)
• Change order for Yancey/Carmichael Park drainage infrastructure ($28,490) (item 10)

The Searcy City Council approved the naming of the South Main projects district as Searcy Landing, a lease agreement for the former library building with Forward Searcy, and several other items including authorizations for surveying, trail construction, and park projects. The council also adopted ordinances for a private club permit for MiMis Mexican Kitchen, roll-off container service, sanitation code amendments, water/sewer rate changes, and budget adjustments. A decision on the new police department location was deferred, with consensus to continue architectural design without committing to a site.

• Approved naming the South Main projects district 'Searcy Landing' (Item 1).
• Approved lease agreement for former Searcy Library building with Forward Searcy (Item 2).
• Authorized Quattlebaum Surveying for annexation petition for Little Red Riverpark (Item 3).
• Authorized re-advertising RFQ for Design Build Trail Construction Manager for ADPHT Searcy Trails Project (Item 4).
• Approved Davidson Engineering for construction plans for Fern Cowen Rodgers Park (Item 5).
• Authorized bidding for Little Red Riverpark Boat Ramp project (Item 6).
• Set public hearing for August 11, 2026, for Outdoor Recreation Matching grant application (Item 7).
• Approved On-Call Services Agreement with Whitlow Engineering (Item 8).

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The Searcy City Council will discuss quarterly reports, a water rate study, and updates on several parks and community projects. They will consider authorizing an annexation survey for Little Red Riverpark, setting public hearings for a state grant and a nuisance property, and approving a change order for Yancey/Carmichael Park. Resolutions include accepting a drainage easement and disposing of police and public works assets. Ordinances include a private club permit for MiMis Mexican Kitchen and sanitation code updates.

• Water rate study presentation with proposed final water rates from Searcy Water Utilities
• $28,940 change order for additional drainage infrastructure at Yancey/Carmichael Park project
• Authorization to engage Quattlebaum Surveying for annexation petition for Little Red Riverpark
• $5,000 funds request for final closeout of Berryhill Tennis and Pickleball Courts project
• $25,000 appropriation from Fire Tax fund for hose replacements and vehicle maintenance

Planning Commission

The Searcy Planning Commission will meet on July 1, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit for an antenna in an R-3 zone at 140 Longleaf Drive, submitted by Freddie Rixie. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will also hear a variance request for a sign for David's Burgers on Race Avenue, filed by ACE Sign Company. The meeting includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for antenna in R-3 zone at 140 Longleaf Drive (Freddie Rixie)
• Variance Request for sign for David's Burgers on Race Avenue (ACE Sign Company)

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The Searcy City Council will hold public hearings on nuisance properties at 1618 E Brummett and 1407 W Pleasure, and on approving liens for grass cutting expenses. The council will also consider resolutions to authorize capital improvement revenue bonds for Harding University & Harding Place, and a refunding bond issue. Additionally, the agenda includes rezonings of 103 S. Greer from R3 to PUD and Hwy 367/I-57 off-ramp from UT to C4, along with budget adjustments for a Legion Hut project ($245,000), Fire Department ($89,776.14), and GIS license ($1,400).

• Public hearings on nuisance properties at 1618 E Brummett and 1407 W Pleasure
• Approval of Harding University capital improvement revenue bonds and refunding bonds
• Rezone 103 S. Greer from R3 to PUD
• Rezone Hwy 367 and I-57 off-ramp from UT to C4
• Budget adjustments: $245,000 for Legion Hut project, $89,776.14 for Fire Department, $1,400 for GIS license

The Council reviewed bond options using franchise fees to fund a new police facility. Discussion focused on comparing the costs of renovating the W&W Ford property versus building at the Beebe-Capps location.

• Approved May 12 and May 21 meeting minutes (8-0)