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Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Garland County Quorum Court Quorum Court Meeting
The Quorum Court meeting addressed several resolutions and ordinances. Key agenda items included the naming of the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway and the Thomas B. Rwood Memorial Roundabout, approval for the Sheriff's office to apply for a selective traffic enforcement program grant, and authorization for the Prosecuting Attorney to apply for a Drug Control Fund grant. The Court also passed an appropriation ordinance to amend the 2026 budget, covering areas such as contingent maintenance for the detention center, commissary funding, fuel costs, and recovery specialist funding. Additionally, the meeting featured recognition awards for employees with 10 years of service and a partnership report regarding economic development site visits.
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The board discussed and addressed several financial and administrative matters. Key topics included a progress and budget report for the senior citizen center construction, alongside the approval of fund transfers for the acquisition of property near the Blowout Mountain tower site and the purchase of a generator for the coroner's office. The meeting also involved plans for the relocation of the coroner's office to new facilities. Legislative actions included the adoption of resolutions to confirm board appointments for the Lake Katherine Waterwork and Sewer Facilities and to support state bond issuance. The court further enacted ordinances concerning the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the scheduling of an election for Sunday alcohol sales in Hot Springs, and general county budget amendments.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Garland County Quorum Court Environmental Services, Public Works and Buildings Committee Meeting
The committee held a presentation and discussion regarding state general obligation bonds for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on the critical need for funding to address utility requirements without implementing new taxes. The committee formally adopted a resolution expressing support for this state bond issuance. Furthermore, the committee received a progress report on the construction of the new senior citizen center, highlighting infrastructure and facility improvements and the anticipated timeline for its opening.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Garland County, Arkansas Ordinance Committee Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed and approved two resolutions related to grant funding. The first resolution authorizes the Garland County Prosecuting Attorney to apply for the 2026-2027 Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Drug Control Fund (DCF) and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), totaling $169,658.00, to fund the salaries and benefits of a Drug Task Force Investigator and a Fiscal Officer. The second resolution authorizes an application for the 2027 Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program, which requires a 20% local matching contribution.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
