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.
270 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 (108)
- Fort Smith, AR (33)
- Jonesboro, AR (25)
- Rogers, AR (22)
- Blytheville, AR (18)
- Siloam Springs, AR (16)
- Cabot, AR (14)
- Hot Springs, AR (11)
- Malvern, AR (5)
- Bella Vista, AR (3)
- Van Buren, AR (3)
- Garland County, AR (3)
Latest matching meetings
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.
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…
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…
Council to consider rezonings at 503 SW Third Street and 5036 SW Shell Road
The Committee of the Whole will discuss informational items on natural landscape exemptions and proposed noise regulation amendments. The City Council will then vote on resolutions and ordinances, including two zoning changes, acceptance of a BJA grant, utility board items, and several public hearings for easement…
Finance Committee to consider $450,000 transformer reservation and BJA grant
The Finance Committee will discuss the Capital Improvement Program and review three items for City Council consideration. These include a grant for bulletproof vests and utility-related contracts and equipment.
Public hearing and vote on $2M water and sewer bond
The council will hold a public hearing on the Van Buren Municipal Utilities (VBMU) bond project and consider an ordinance authorizing $2 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. The consent agenda includes adopting a revised personnel policy handbook with a cybersecurity policy and disposing of a fixed asset (fire…
City Council approves special elections for sales tax and capital improvement bonds
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.
Blytheville City Council approves wastewater and storm drainage repairs
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.
Council considers extending city sales tax and related special election
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…
Utility Board to consider $977,277 sewer model expansion contract amendment
The Bentonville Utility Board will decide on five new business items, including a $450,000 waiver of competitive bidding for three substation transformers, two contract amendments with Raftelis for water/wastewater fee and rate analysis, an ordinance adopting revised water utility specifications, and a $977,277…
Council considers rezoning for N. Caraway Road and updates to city salary plan
The Council will review a zoning change for property at 1004 N. Caraway Road and an amendment to the City Salary and Administration Plan. Other items include approving the annual CDBG action plan and requesting free utility services for city-owned property.
Commission approves FY27 budget with $120 M RPCF capacity project
The Rogers Water and Sewer Commission approved the FY27 budget, highlighting a $120 million RPCF Capacity Improvements project that will require additional long‑term sewer debt. The commission also approved several design and service contracts, including a $1,019,050 design services agreement with WER Architects and a…
Budget adjustment includes $737,735.41 Wheatland Tube pass‑through
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…
Board to hear 2025 police annual report with crime stats and budget
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will hear presentations on the 2025 annual reports from the Police and Fire departments, an update on the RAISE/BUILD Grant for the Bass Reeves Legacy Loop, and discuss a potential senior citizen water rate freeze or discount. The board will also review the preliminary agenda for the…
Committee to vote on CDBG action plan, city salary amendments, and property liens
The Finance & Administration Committee will consider resolutions approving the FY2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan and budget, amending the city salary and administration plan with revised pay grades, and placing municipal liens on two properties for code enforcement costs. The committee will also vote on requesting…
Quorum Court to vote on budget amendment and sheriff grant application
The Garland County Quorum Court will consider several resolutions and a budget ordinance at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Key items include a budget amendment appropriating funds for the sheriff and drug court, and a resolution authorizing the sheriff to apply for a $26,104 federal grant. The court will also confirm…
Council to vote on water/sewer bonds, rates, and roof repair bids
The Malvern City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate confirmation tied to a bond issuance. Following that, they will vote on two emergency ordinances to confirm rates and authorize the sale of water and sewer bonds. Other business includes second reading of adjustable water deposit…
Utility Board considers $3 million engineering amendment for South Basin Phase 1
The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding sewer engineering services. The primary item is an agreement with Black & Veatch for the North Branch of South Basin and a regional lift station.
Board to consider $8.5M water facility project and childcare zoning changes
The Board of Directors will discuss updating the Unified Development Ordinance regarding childcare family homes and a liquor license application for 1004 Garrison Avenue. The meeting includes several engineering contracts and budget appropriations for city utilities.
Board to vote on $5.76M water treatment plant contract
The Board of Directors will consider awarding a $5.76 million contract for the Ouachita Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Project. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Virginia Drive, and consider ordinances for a new development plan at Leonard Street and amending park and recreation codes…
Council to call special election for Ward 1, Position 2 vacancy
The Bentonville City Council will discuss and vote on a special election to replace Council Member Gayatri Richardson for Ward 1, Position 2. Other actions include awarding contracts for cyber security services, asphalt materials, and mastic seal, as well as setting public hearings for right-of-way and utility…
Finance Committee discusses water main repairs and 2027 capital improvements
The committee will receive an update regarding the 48" transmission main repairs, contractor progress, and water purchases. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2027.
Board to discuss wastewater agreement with Arkoma
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will discuss a proposed five-year wastewater agreement with the Town of Arkoma. Staff propose a rate of $3.60 per CCF, which would increase annually by 3.5%, and a plan to settle Arkoma's outstanding account balance through monthly payments.
Commission approves Bluebird Addition site plan with conditions
The Planning Commission tabled the Oak Hill Subdivision preliminary plat due to missing information. They approved the final plat and site plan for Lot 1 of Bluebird Addition with extensive contingencies, including corrections to flood zones and stormwater management. A resident raised concerns about downstream…
Council to consider economic development deals with Woodmont, Texas Roadhouse
The Russellville City Council will consider multiple appropriations totaling over $150,000 for equipment and park improvements, including a weather camera, backhoe, trucks, and tennis court resurfacing. They will also vote on economic development agreements with The Woodmont Company and Texas Roadhouse for…
Council to consider resolution amending 2026 budget and wastewater ordinances
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…
Blytheville City Council to consider budget amendment and wastewater repairs
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.
Utility Board to vote on $602,604 Shewmaker Phase 1 contract amendment
The Bentonville Utility Board will hear an informational update on the 48-inch transmission main repairs and water service line replacements. The board will consider two resolutions: a $602,604 amendment with Garver Engineering for engineering administration services for the Shewmaker Basin Interceptor Improvements…
Board considers special election to switch to mayor-council government
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on two ordinances to present a petition to the Mayor calling for a special election to change the city's form of government from city-administrator to mayor-council, with proposed election dates of November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2027. The board will also consider several…
Board to vote on $6.25M emergency sewer repair contract
The Board will consider approving a $6.25M emergency contract for headworks repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, along with a $419K consulting contract and a $180K IT migration contract. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending city code titles.
Board considers two eminent domain actions for property acquisitions
The Hot Springs Board of Directors will consider ordinances authorizing eminent domain condemnation for properties on Whittington Avenue and Bellaire Drive. They will also vote on a consent agenda including a $68,000 sidewalk engineering contract, a $98,879 pump replacement, and several grant applications. A public…