Summary
Directors sparred over how to pay the remaining ~$250 million of consent decree and water infrastructure work — refinancing 2018 bonds, revenue bonds, or another sales tax. Staff committed the required financial management plan will be done by the January 19 deadline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $250 million remains unfunded beyond the $350-385 million sales-tax-backed bonds — and rate or tax increases are on the table.
Everyone who flushes a toilet or turns on a tap in Fort Smith depends on getting this funded.
Residents could face higher water rates or another sales tax if the funding plan comes up short.
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