Consolidation spending authorization ($400,000)
Fort Smith
Summary
The board held off on giving the director blanket authority to spend up to $400,000 in state consolidation funds, wanting a detailed breakdown of costs for chairs, radios, network gear, and the call recorder before approving. The decision comes back in March.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $400,000 in state-earmarked funds would cover consolidation equipment, reimbursed by the state after submission of receipts.
Dispatch operations get needed equipment upgrades ahead of the merger, at no net local cost if the state reimburses.
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