Water & utilities in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
520 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most water & utilities activity
- Bentonville, AR (114)
- Benton, AR (66)
- Washington County, AR (55)
- Blytheville, AR (36)
- Fort Smith, AR (33)
- Siloam Springs, AR (32)
- Cabot, AR (26)
- Jonesboro, AR (25)
- Rogers, AR (23)
- Turrell, AR (17)
- Maumelle, AR (16)
- Hot Springs, AR (11)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to consider $356K bid for Goshen water tank rehabilitation
The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee will review and recommend action on several contracts and bids, including a $356,000 bid for rehabilitating the Goshen water tank, a $565,430 engineering contract amendment for utility relocations related to Highway 612, a $453,770 amendment for the wastewater master plan…
Utility Commission reviews 5/8 cent sales tax extension and water/sewer project updates
The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on September 3, 2026, to discuss public works, electric infrastructure, and community services. The agenda includes a review of a 5/8 cent sales tax extension and updates on water and sewer projects. Additionally, the body will discuss single-stream…
Scranton City Council to consider water hook-up fee increase
The Scranton City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a water hook-up fee increase, an upgrade to the Rt. 3 pump station, and other water system updates. They will also receive reports on a drainage study, planning and zoning, and a citywide cleanup. The agenda includes routine items like the…
Utility Commission to discuss sales tax extension, water, electric, recycling
The Siloam Springs Utility Commission is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several utility and community service items. Topics include a proposed 5/8 cent sales tax extension, water and sewer project updates, electric transmission reconductoring, and recycling and waste management options. The meeting is a…
Jonesboro committee to consider free utilities for city property, fire trucks
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will consider two resolutions: one requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and another amending the FY2026 budget to fund two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 trucks for the Fire Department. The committee will also approve…
Council to vote on $2.37M Greenhouse Road grant and other road funds
The Bentonville City Council will hold a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on August 25, 2026. The Committee of the Whole is for discussion only, with no votes or public comment, followed by the City Council meeting where official action and public comment will occur. The agenda includes…
Finance Committee to review $7M in grants and a $690K utility equipment purchase
The Bentonville Finance Committee will consider several resolutions and one ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. Items include accepting grants for tree planting, police equipment, and road improvements, as well as a waiver of competitive bidding for electrical breakers. All items require budget…
Council to set 2027 budget work session, remove Adria Cotner from accounts
The Pottsville City Council will set a date for a 2027 budget work session, vote on removing Adria Cotner from all city financial accounts, and hear the mayor's report on the 2024 water audit. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and departmental reports. No unfinished business is listed.
Council to vote on nuisance declaration and library funding
The Hazen City Council will consider two resolutions: declaring 105 N. Livermore a nuisance and approving a $2,250.00 monthly contribution to the Hazen Public Library. The mayor will also report on infrastructure projects including airport runway recoating, a new hangar, bridge replacement, sewer repair, a new water…
Jonesboro Finance Committee to consider free utilities for city property, fire trucks
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and introduce two resolutions. One resolution requests free utility services from City Water and Light for city-owned property, and the other amends the FY2026 budget to fund two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks…
Utility Board to waive bidding for $690,400 in electrical breakers
The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to consider two items: an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax, and a resolution to accept a grant from The Recycling Partnership to boost recycling participation. The board will also…
Commission to approve sewer revenue bonds and underwriting contracts
The Rogers Water and Sewer Commission is meeting to consider several financial and operational items. The main actions are approving sewer revenue bond issuance, engaging underwriting and bond counsel services, and authorizing the purchase of plan review software. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval…
Committee reviews $2.3M contract amendment for Noland WRRF engineering design
The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and service adjustments, all of which staff recommends forwarding to the City Council for final approval. Key items include expanding engineering design for the Noland WRRF, adjusting water service boundaries, and approving cost…
Benton Streets and Drainage Committee to meet Aug 11
The Streets and Drainage Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the McClelland project and other ongoing projects. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, approval of minutes, and FOIA compliance statement.
Finance Committee to review June/July financials, turf funds, roundabout grant
The Benton Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports from Benton Utilities and the city, and to discuss several funding items. These include bank account allocations, funds for a turf project, acceptance of a grant for the Shenandoah Roundabout, and a franchise bond payment. The meeting will also…
Council to vote on $700K grant for AI traffic signals, park projects, and rezonings
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for adaptive AI-based traffic signal technology, a $593,655 contract for a Phillips Park North Restroom Pavilion, and a $48,976 amendment for Phillips Park construction administration. The council…
Council to consider 2027 tax levy, water projects, and new ordinances
The Malvern City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, covering routine approvals, old business, and several new items. Key actions include a second reading of the 2027 city real estate tax ordinance, awarding bids for water meter and ARDOT projects, establishing an Entertainment District Fund, and…
Utility Board considers $91,881 contract for water pressure analysis
The Bentonville Utility Board will discuss water system performance and IDIQ contractor progress. The board is considering a resolution to hire Garver, LLC for a water distribution system pressure management analysis.
Maumelle City Council to consider Little Caesars development and stormwater crew funding
The City Council will discuss a preliminary development plan for a Little Caesars restaurant and a budget amendment to create a dedicated stormwater and drainage crew. The meeting also includes a department report from the Director of Finance.
Bentonville City Council to vote on infrastructure projects and rezoning requests
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city codes, fee structures, and public property. The body will also vote on professional service agreements for intersection and drainage improvements and two rezoning requests.
Council to vote on budget amendment increasing water, street, parks, police, and general fund spending
The Pottsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-4, which amends the 2026 budget to increase spending across multiple funds, including water, street, parks, police, and general fund. The mayor will also discuss changing the code enforcement position to an administrative assistant role…
Council to consider architectural contract for new fire station
The Van Buren City Council will meet on July 27, 2026, to discuss several resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on condemning property at 128 South 22nd Street, authorizing an architectural contract for a new fire station, and accepting a bid for the Boatwright Drainage Phase II project. The consent agenda…
Council approves water revenue bond for system improvements
The Blytheville City Council held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2115, authorizing water system improvements and the issuance of a water revenue bond to finance them. The council also adopted resolutions amending the 2026 budget and making appointments to the Blytheville Land Bank…
City Council to vote on water system bond and budget amendment
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.
Board to consider condemning structure at 108 Barrett Street
The Board of Directors will review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several term contracts for legal, veterinary, and utility services. The body will also discuss the condemnation of a specific property and various infrastructure grants.
Council to authorize FEMA flood grant for North Main Street detention pond
The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions, including a municipal lien of $275 on 2612 Crawford, a notice of intent for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street detention pond project, and facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. A…
Utility Board considers $792,230 engineering contract for sewer project
The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a resolution for engineering services. The primary focus is an agreement for the Vaughn/Old Farm Lift Station, Force Main, and Gravity Sewer project.
Council considers $85,900 drainage project and private club application
The City Council will discuss a contract for drainage improvements at Old Hwy 67 and 1st Street. The body is also reviewing an application for a private club and the use of Community and Economic Development funds.
Council to consider rezoning for multi-family housing
The Cabot City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance establishing religious protections for AI use in the workplace, and first readings on tax liens for code violations, a rezoning from single-family to medium-density multi-family, a private club application at 12406 Hwy 5, and a contract for drainage…
Commission will select an underwriter for a proposed bond issue
The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will consider several items, including selecting an underwriter for a proposed bond issue and waiving competitive bidding for field equipment. It will also review a change order on the Blossom Way sewer project, a metering agreement with the City of Pea Ridge, and a bid for a…
Council to vote on water, sewer, gas fee changes
The Hazen City Council is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear committee and department reports, and consider one ordinance. The main item is Ordinance No. 537, which would amend the municipal code regarding water, sewer, and gas fees and declares an emergency. The council will also hear the mayor's…
Scranton Council to discuss water, drainage, RV park, and payments
The Scranton City Council is meeting to discuss routine business and several updates. Items include electronic payments, property clean-up, an RV park, a drainage study update, the Rt. 3 Water Project, and water system updates. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.
Finance committee to vote on school resource officer contract and police asset surplus
The Benton Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 9 meeting, review Benton Utilities’ May 2026 financials, and vote on resolutions including a school resource officer (SRO) contract with the Benton School District, surplus police assets, and Fire FEMA grant reimbursements. The committee will also…
Bond issuance proposed to fund a PFAS grant
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…
Council to vote on water/sewer rates, police station relocation
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…
Board to hear two variance requests for water tower access and carport
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for distance requirements between access drives for a proposed water tower near Highlands Boulevard and Glasgow Road, and another for Nature Preservation setback requirements for a carport at 41 Walter Drive. A previously tabled…
Malvern City Council discusses water audits, real estate taxes, and budget amendments
The City Council will review the 2025 Water Works Audit and consider an ordinance for 2027 city real estate taxes. The meeting includes discussions on amending the 2026 budget for several departments and adopting a new AI policy.
Council to receive water rate study results and proposed final rates
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…
Proposed updates to the city's stormwater drainage design manual
The Public Works Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. This update is being sponsored by the Engineering department.
Board to reconsider government change election after previous tie vote
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to call a November 3, 2026 special election on changing Fort Smith's government from city-administrator to mayor-council form, after a previous 3-3-1 vote defeated it. The agenda also includes four rezoning requests, authorizations for sewer utility projects, and…