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July 7, 2026 Pine Bluff City Council
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Pine Bluff Aquatic Center Returns to Parks and Recreation Department Oversight
The City Council voted to repeal Ordinance Number 6832, returning the oversight, management, operation, and administration of the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center to the Parks and Recreation Department. This action aims to centralize recreational facilities under the Parks and Recreation Department for more efficient and economical administration. The change is expected to result in cost savings of approximately $70,000 annually and will involve a reorganization of positions, including consolidating two full-time coordinator positions into one and potentially adding part-time security guard positions. The decision was made after a review determined that operating the aquatic center independently was not in the city's best interest, and reunification with Parks and Recreation offers operational capacity, administrative support, and cost savings [cite: 507-552, 634-722].
Urban Agricultural Task Force Expanded with New Representatives
The City Council amended Resolution Number 4864 to expand the Urban Agricultural Task Force. The resolution now includes a representative from the Pine Bluff Historic District Commission, an additional member representing master gardeners, and an additional local resident. These additions aim to bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the task force's efforts in exploring, promoting, and implementing urban agriculture initiatives within the city. The changes revise existing subsections and add a new subsection to the task force's composition [cite: 730-764].
City Authorized to Seek $750,000 Outdoor Recreation Grant
The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the Outdoor Matching Grants Program. The city seeks grant funding up to $750,000 to improve recreational facilities. The agreement obligates the city to maintain the park area for outdoor recreation in perpetuity, place future overhead utility lines underground within the project boundary, and keep the project area open and available for public use. The city will provide the local portion of the development cost [cite: 796-857].
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