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Board of Director's Meeting 07 07 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Approved for $11.55 Million Federal RAISE Grant for Main Street Bridge and Roadway Improvements
The city has been approved for a $11.55 million federal grant (RAISE grant) to rehabilitate or rebuild the Main Street bridge over Seagar Creek and improve Main Street, potentially extending to Lincoln. These improvements will include safe bike lanes. The city is awaiting final award confirmation after recent discussions with congressional leaders.
Sylum Springs Does Not Qualify for Opportunity Zone Funds, Indicating Economic Strength
The city received an email from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission regarding applications for Opportunity Zone nominations. While the city has the opportunity to receive funds as an Opportunity Zone, Sylum Springs does not qualify because it is not considered a low-income community. This is presented as a positive indicator of the city's economic growth and stability.
Parks and Recreation Authorized to Purchase New Mower for Oakfield Cemetery
The Board of Directors approved a budget amendment for the Parks and Recreation department to purchase a Hustler 104 mower for $31,936.77 from the perpetual care fund. This purchase is necessary because one of the two mowers used to maintain the Oakfield cemetery's 40 acres and approximately 10,000 headstones went down and could not be reasonably repaired. The existing single mower is insufficient to complete the mowing in one week. The new mower is anticipated to significantly reduce mowing time.
Electric Bicycle Regulations Approved for Trails; Safety and Enforcement Discussed
The Board approved Ordinance 26-09 on its second and third readings, establishing new regulations for electric bicycles on city trails and paths, with an emergency clause to take effect before the school year. The ordinance aligns with state law, sets a 15 mph speed limit for all bicycles, prohibits reckless behavior, and allows Class 1 e-bikes on soft surface trails. Enforcement will be complaint-driven. Discussions highlighted the need for clear signage, potential bilingual communication, and addressed existing ordinances on sidewalk use. Educational outreach through SROs was also considered. Concerns were raised about the enforceability of existing sidewalk ordinances and the need for community collaboration.
Rezoning for Townhome Development Approved on Highway 16
Ordinance 26-04, concerning a rezoning from R2 to R5 for the 800 block of Arkansas Highway 16, was passed on its third and final reading. This rezoning is appropriate for townhomes. A previously discussed gate issue at the drainage pond has reportedly been resolved, with installation planned within 30 days. No additional public comments were received since the second reading.
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