Summary
The city wants to turn the former Crain Kia property on Highway 71 South into a second police precinct and training facility, costing about $9.9 million. The proposed fix: pledge part of the city's $8.4 million in yearly utility franchise fees to pay off a loan, avoiding a tax increase — but that money currently funds everyday city services, and the Board couldn't agree to move forward.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $753,000 per year in debt payments on a 20-year loan (or about $1.23 million per year over 10 years), funded by redirecting franchise fee revenue away from the General Fund.
Fort Smith police officers and the residents they serve, through a second precinct and modern training facilities.
General Fund services could feel the squeeze as franchise fee dollars are redirected to debt payments.
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