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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Smith public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
ARDOT Transportation Projects Presentation
The state is planning to widen Rogers Avenue (Highway 22) from Waldron Avenue to 74th Street, and the city has to move its water and sewer lines out of the right-of-way first. The board considered asking for up to $20 million in federal help, though a local match of up to 25% could apply.
Street overlay in-house plan
A $2.87 million contract with Forsgren Inc. for the 2024 Street Overlays/Reconstruction, Phase A, would repave and rebuild streets paid for by the voter-approved sales tax.
Riverfront Gateway Project
The archway project near the Farmers Market needs design work and state highway department sign-off before it can get into the 2027 city budget — and the window to ask is February. The board named Josh Robertson as point person.
Transit Department Update
The city was set to renew the franchise of Non-Ambulatory Transportation Service for five more years, keeping specialized rides for elderly and disabled residents through 2031.
Street Overlays and Reconstruction
A $2.87 million contract with Forsgren Inc. for the 2024 Street Overlays/Reconstruction, Phase A, would repave and rebuild streets paid for by the voter-approved sales tax.
Rogers Avenue utility relocation ahead of ARDOT Highway 22 widening
The state is planning to widen Rogers Avenue (Highway 22) from Waldron Avenue to 74th Street, and the city has to move its water and sewer lines out of the right-of-way first. The board considered asking for up to $20 million in federal help, though a local match of up to 25% could apply.