Summary
The Board was scheduled to consider a budget amendment and a $1.74 million no-bid contract with Royal Ridge Construction to install new waterslides at Parrot Island Waterpark. The contract was flagged as not budgeted, so the funding source matters to taxpayers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.74 million contract, flagged as not budgeted.
Families and visitors who use the waterpark, plus the local tourism economy.
Taxpayers could bear unbudgeted costs if funding sources fall short.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Mar 17, 2026
New waterslides are planned at Parrot Island, with two construction contracts totaling about $2.4 million on the agenda, plus a management agreement with American Resort Management and Sebastian County for the 2026 season.
Board of Directors - Study Session - Mar 10, 2026
Bids for new waterslides were reviewed and a resolution accepting them goes to the March 17 meeting, along with a one-year management agreement with American Resort Management for the 2026 season.
Board of Directors - Study Session - Jan 27, 2026
The board reviewed audit procedures for Parrot Island Waterpark and debated whether to ask the Arkansas Attorney General to investigate waterslide installation costs — but reached no consensus on the AG request.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
The Board was scheduled to consider a budget amendment and a $1.74 million no-bid contract with Royal Ridge Construction to install new waterslides at Parrot Island Waterpark. The contract was flagged as not budgeted, so the funding source matters to taxpayers.
Board of Directors - Study Session - Jan 13, 2026
The board balked at the county's proposed lease terms and wants a counter-offer drafted. The management contract with American Resort Management runs only through March 31, 2026 while RFP responses are reviewed, and waterslide construction costs head to the January 20 agenda.
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