City of Bella Vista

The budget includes revenue highlights such as sales tax, property taxes, state and county turnback revenues, and franchise fees. Expenditure highlights include the removal of the Franchise Fee Bond for Fire Station #1 and increases in medical premiums. The budget also details revenue and expenditure summaries for the General Fund and Street Fund, as well as operating budgets for various departments, including Administration, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Planning & Development, Court, Police Department, Fire Department, and Library. It covers personnel costs, benefits, contracts, maintenance, operations, and capital expenditures. The budget also includes debt service for a fire truck and fire station remodel.

The Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan aims to update and revise hazard mitigation activities for Benton County and its 28 participating jurisdictions, including municipalities, a college, and school districts. Its primary strategic outcomes are to reduce loss of life and property from natural disasters and to foster coordinated mitigation efforts across government, public, and private sectors. The plan achieves this by identifying and characterizing hazards, assessing risks, examining and prioritizing mitigation opportunities, implementing actions, and considering long-term planning.

The NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for transforming 32 communities in Benton and Washington Counties into world-class bicycle and pedestrian destinations. The plan's vision is to establish a comfortable, safe, and efficient trail and roadway system that promotes active living and enhances the quality of life across Northwest Arkansas. It is built upon a balanced approach encompassing six strategic pillars: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity. Key objectives include creating a regional network of on-road and off-road facilities, connecting communities and regional attractions, and implementing detailed action plans and catalyst projects to achieve recognition as a 'Platinum' level bike/walk friendly region.

This Strategic Plan for the City of Bella Vista is designed to chart a course, provide direction, and focus on ensuring the city's financial viability and protecting its citizens' quality of life. The plan is structured around six critical planning criteria: Governance, Economic Development, Growth Management, Quality of Life, Public Finance, and Public Services. It aims to maintain and enhance the City's unique natural setting and amenities, expand its economic base, promote quality commercial and residential development, encourage tourism, and foster cooperation among community organizations, with a vision for the city's future over the next ten years.

The Stormwater Management Program Plan for the City of Bella Vista outlines policies and practices to manage stormwater quality. It aims to characterize the city's drainage system, establish long-term goals, and provide methods for measuring and adapting water resource management. The plan focuses on six minimum control measures as required by the Federal MS4 permit: Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement and Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Management, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations. Its overall purpose is to reduce and prevent urban stormwater pollution, protect local waterways, and ensure sustainable management of drainage infrastructure.