Hot Springs Civic Brief

Hot Springs Board of Directors

August 20, 2024 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Approves $932K Airport Taxiway Contract, $1.03M in Sidewalk Bids, $213K for Velocity Park

At its August 20, 2024 meeting, the Hot Springs Board of Directors approved $2,226,412.85 in spending across five items — a $931,820.60 bid award for airport taxiway reconstruction, a $768,873.75 bid award for the 2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project, a $252,678 bid award for sidewalks on Emory and Seventh Streets, a $212,624.50 purchase for Velocity Park goods and services, and a $60,416 contract for historic preservation services — with all ten votes unanimous.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Regular Meeting August 20, 2024 Confidence: High Independent — not affiliated with the City of Hot Springs
Published: May 17, 2026 · Last updated: May 17, 2026
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The short version

  • The Board awarded a $931,820.60 contract to Redstone Construction Group for Phase 1 of taxiway reconstruction at Hot Springs Memorial Airport.
  • Two sidewalk contracts totaling $1,021,551.75 were awarded — $768,873.75 to Goslee Construction Company for the 2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project and $252,678 to Western Millwright Commercial Construction for sidewalks on Emory Street and Seventh Street.
  • The Board approved a $212,624.50 purchase of goods and services from American Ramp Company for Velocity Park through the Sourcewell Purchasing Program.
  • City Manager Bill Burrough reported that the city's new water intake is complete and operational, GULFA's new 24-inch pump station has been running since July 2 with no dry-weather overflows, and five new firefighters will graduate August 30.
  • Director Dudley Webb III raised a question about bringing back a tabled item from the August 6 meeting; no action was taken at this meeting.

By the numbers

Total identified spending
$2,226,413
Votes taken
10
includes procedural votes
Unanimous votes
10
Largest single item
$931,821
Bid Award for Taxiway A and B Reconstruction at Hot Springs Memorial Airport
Emergency / ratification items
0
Resident questions unanswered
0

Money approved

Item Amount Vendor Vote Source
Taxiway A and B Reconstruction — Phase 1, Hot Springs Memorial Airport
 $931,821 Redstone Construction Group, Inc. 4-0 item:10
2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project
 $768,874 Goslee Construction Company, Inc. 4-0 item:12
Emory Street and Seventh Street Sidewalks Project
 $252,678 Western Millwright Commercial Construction 4-0 item:11
Velocity Park goods and services
 $212,624 American Ramp Company 4-0 item:9
Historic Preservation Services contract
 $60,416 MKSK, Inc. 4-0 item:6
Total identified spending $2,226,413

Approved without separate discussion

These items passed without individual debate as part of the consent agenda.

  • Airport taxiway reconstruction — Phase 1 bid award
    Vote: 4-0 · $931,821 · Redstone Construction Group, Inc.
    item:10
  • 2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project bid award
    Vote: 4-0 · $768,874 · Goslee Construction Company, Inc.
    item:12
  • Emory Street and Seventh Street sidewalks bid award
    Vote: 4-0 · $252,678 · Western Millwright Commercial Construction
    item:11
  • Velocity Park purchase — goods and services
    Vote: 4-0 · $212,624 · American Ramp Company
    item:9
  • Historic preservation services contract — MKSK, Inc.
    Vote: 4-0 · $60,416 · MKSK, Inc.
    item:6
  • Federal transit funds application — FTA Section 5307
    Vote: 4-0 · The record does not show a city spending commitment at this step.
    item:5
  • Hearing scheduled — Beatrice Lane closure
    Vote: 4-0 · No cost specified in the record.
    item:8
  • iCompass Technologies contract extension
    Vote: 4-0 · No cost specified in the record. · iCompass Technologies, Inc. / Diligent Corporation
    item:7

Locations affected

  • Hot Springs Memorial Airport
    Phase 1 taxiway reconstruction (Taxiway A and B)
    Status: Planned
  • Emory Street and Seventh Street
    Sidewalk construction project
    Status: Planned
  • Velocity Park
    Purchase of goods and services for park improvements
    Status: Confirmed
  • Beatrice Lane, Johnsons Subdivision
    Johnsons Subdivision
    Public hearing on street abandonment and closure scheduled
    Status: Scheduled
  • Citywide (multiple streets)
    2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project
    Status: Planned

Watch list

Open follow-up issues we'll check on in future briefings.

Tabled item from August 6 meeting

Open

Director Dudley Webb III raised a question about bringing back a tabled item from the August 6, 2024 meeting; no action was taken at this meeting.

Why it matters
The tabled item has not been scheduled for reconsideration and the subject matter is not identified in the available record.
Next check
The next briefing should confirm whether it returns to the agenda and what the subject matter is.
First raised: August 20, 2024 briefing

Airport taxiway reconstruction funding sources

Open

The record does not show the funding breakdown for the airport taxiway reconstruction — specifically whether federal aviation funds cover part of the $931,820.60 award.

Why it matters
Understanding the funding mix is critical for assessing the local financial impact and any grant compliance requirements.
Next check
The next briefing should check for project documentation showing federal vs. local funding.
First raised: August 20, 2024 briefing

2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project scope

Open

The 2024 Sidewalks Improvement Project does not identify affected streets in the available record.

Why it matters
Residents need to know which neighborhoods are affected and which streets will be improved.
Next check
The next briefing should obtain the project scope to identify neighborhoods affected.
First raised: August 20, 2024 briefing

GULFA 36-inch pipe project start date

Open

GULFA's 36-inch pipe project ($6M) was described as forthcoming in the City Manager's report but has no scheduled start date in the available record.

Why it matters
This major infrastructure project will have significant impacts on city operations and potentially on residents; a timeline is needed.
Next check
Monitor future meeting records for GULFA project scheduling updates.
First raised: August 20, 2024 briefing

Source notes

This briefing is based on the public records below. Every claim above can be traced back to one or more of these sources.

  • agenda: Meeting Agenda
  • minutes: Meeting Minutes
  • video: Meeting Video
Confidence: High

Minutes, agenda, video transcript, and 13 parsed agenda items all available. All votes recorded and spending amounts confirmed.

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