Summary
The board awarded a $3.09 million contract to Contech Contractors to rebuild four streets using the 2025 street bond. Most of Washington Street's concrete stays; bad panels and truck-turning areas get concrete, the straightaway gets asphalt.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3,093,916.99 from the 2025 street bond — no new taxes, bond funds already budgeted.
Drivers and residents along those four streets get smoother, safer pavement.
Households that rely on street parking for multiple vehicles could face new restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Sep 8, 2026
Director Jewell raised constituent complaints about neighbors using city streets as personal parking lots, citing ordinances in West Memphis, Springdale and Fort Smith, and asked the board to schedule a workshop later in the year.
Board of Directors - Aug 3, 2026
The board awarded a $3.09 million contract to Contech Contractors to rebuild four streets using the 2025 street bond. Most of Washington Street's concrete stays; bad panels and truck-turning areas get concrete, the straightaway gets asphalt.
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