Third-party intermediary accountability ordinance
Fort Smith
Summary
After the water slide deal where American Resort Management brokered a multi-million dollar purchase with no written contract, Director Christina Catsavis proposed requiring written agreements and disclosure from any third party influencing city transactions.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The slide deal's cost overruns — $229,000 in shipping alone versus a $100,000 estimate — are the backdrop; the ordinance aims to prevent similar losses.
Taxpayers, who get written accountability whenever a middleman influences a city deal.
Director Good warned it could discourage reputable vendors and slow procurement.
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