Boy Scouts property reverter clause at 1401 Old Greenwood Road
Fort Smith
Summary
The city gave the Scouts land in 1962 that reverts to the city if it stops being used for scouting. The Scouts now want that clause gone so the property can be leased or sold, and the board weighed whether to keep a claim on the land or trade it for a first right of refusal and reimbursement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city could gain or give up a property interest whose land value would be reimbursed if the property sells to anyone but the city.
The Boy Scouts council gains flexibility to lease or sell its building; residents benefit if the city secures right of first refusal on land in a recreational corridor.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
The city gave the Scouts land in 1962 that reverts to the city if it stops being used for scouting. The Scouts now want that clause gone so the property can be leased or sold, and the board weighed whether to keep a claim on the land or trade it for a first right of refusal and reimbursement.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jan 6, 2026
The 0.70-acre parcel housing the Boy Scouts' office would be rezoned from duplex residential to Transitional to legalize the existing office use. The Planning Commission unanimously backed it and no neighbors raised concerns.
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