Agenda Highlights 1/2/24
The Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 1-2-24 will include a vote on a zoning change to allow for an undeveloped lot at 10001 to be developed into the Ridge Creek subdivision of 52 residential lots.
The Board will vote on a zoning change to allow for 10 single story tiny homes to be built by the Fort Smith Housing Authority on a .57 acre vacant lot at 308 and 324 North 4th.
The Board will vote on a zoning change to allow for additional land uses at 7301, 7401, and 7501 Massard including liquor store with drive-through, restaurant, tanning salon, and banking/finance.
The Board will vote on changes to the City’s mission statement, vision statement, and values statement. The current versions of each statement were approved in 2007. The mission statement currently is “We are a unified team committed to consistently providing citizen-focused services for the advancement of a thriving community.” The proposed new mission statement is “The City of Fort Smith is committed to providing high-quality, resident-focused services for the advancement of a thriving community.”
The current vision statement is “Our vision is providing world class services by valuing the contributions of every citizen and employee, being agile, being values-based, being continuous-learners.” The proposed new vision statement is “Fort Smith strives to be a dynamic, business, family, and military friendly destination that welcomes people from all over the world.”
The current values statement is “Our shared values are…Integrity Always! Absolute Professional!! Accessibility for All!!!” The proposed new values statement is a longer, more detailed, more grammatically standardized statement with main points including safety, growth, world class quality of place, quality core services, environment, and integrity.
The Board will vote on whether to contract with Goodwin & Goodwin for $159,605 for improvements to Woodlawn Park including drainage improvements, sidewalk connectivity, basketball court resurfacing, and preparations for the prefabricated restroom to be delivered in late February.
