Hot Springs Civic Brief

Hot Springs Board of Directors

January 6, 2026 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Approves $1,587K in Equipment, Software, and Zoning Changes at First 2026 Meeting

At its first meeting of 2026, the Hot Springs Board of Directors unanimously approved $1,587,324.68 in spending and authorizations, including two grapple trucks ($453,213.30), a Cat D5 dozer ($426,977.00), a Cat 315 excavator ($256,822.00), a Mack cab-over tractor with attachments ($166,959.77), a low boy trailer ($73,883.61), a Tyler Technologies software extension ($172,470.00), and a Cat paving roller ($36,999.00), along with a grant application for pedestrian crosswalk improvements, a grinder-pump term contract, two zoning changes, and organizational rules for the new year.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Regular Meeting January 6, 2026 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 approved a total of $1,587,324.68 in identified spending across seven action items, all by 6-0 votes, with one director absent.
  • The single largest purchase was two grapple trucks with attachments from River City Hydraulics, Inc. for $453,213.30, followed by a Cat D5 dozer for $426,977.00 and a Cat 315 excavator for $256,822.00 — all bought through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program.
  • The Board authorized filing for a Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grant to fund enhanced pedestrian crosswalks along Malvern Avenue, which city staff identified as a high-injury corridor in the Hot Springs Safety Action Plan.
  • Two zoning changes passed: 675 Bayshore Drive was rezoned from Rural Residential to Residential Suburban, and 526 Airport Road was corrected from Residential Neighborhood 5 to Regional Commercial to fix a map error.
  • City Manager Bill Burrough reported that emergency warming shelters were serving 38–40 overnight guests and approximately 100 meals per day, and that nine new employees had joined the city across police, utility, and stormwater departments.

By the numbers

Total identified spending
$1,587,325
Votes taken
16
includes procedural votes
Unanimous votes
16
Largest single item
$453,213
Purchase of Two Grapple Trucks with Attachments
Emergency / ratification items
1
Resident questions unanswered
0

Money approved

Item Amount Vendor Vote Source
Two Grapple Trucks with Attachments
 $453,213 River City Hydraulics, Inc. 6-0 item:18
Caterpillar D5 Track Type Tractor Dozer
 $426,977 J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. (Riggs CAT) 6-0 item:17
Caterpillar 315 Excavator
 $256,822 J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. (Riggs CAT) 6-0 item:16
Tyler Technologies Software License & Subscription Extension
 $172,470 Tyler Technologies, Inc. 6-0 item:9
Mack P164T Cab Over Tractor with Attachments
 $166,960 Tri State Truck Center, Inc. 6-0 item:15
Low Boy Trailer
 $73,884 Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. 6-0 item:14
Caterpillar CB1.7 Paving and Compaction Roller
 $36,999 J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. (Riggs CAT) 6-0 item:13
Total identified spending $1,587,325

Major decisions

Amendment to Truck Procurement Resolution

Emergency / Ratification
Item
The Board amended a prior resolution (No. 10665) related to the procurement of two 2025 trucks equipped with Tommy Liftgates from Steve Landers Auto Group.
Vote
6-0
Cost
No separate dollar amount is specified for this amendment in the available record.
Vendor / responsible
Steve Landers Auto Group
Discussion level
None Approved without separate discussion
Resident impact
The amendment modifies terms of an earlier truck purchase. The trucks support city operations, but the specific change made by this amendment is not described in detail in the available record.
What the Board said or did
Approved without separate discussion as part of the consent agenda.
What remains unclear
The record does not specify what was changed from the original resolution or why the amendment was needed.
Source
item:12

Approved without separate discussion

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

  • Heavy Equipment Fleet — Five Purchases via Cooperative Purchasing
    Vote: 6-0 on each item · $1,413,855 · River City Hydraulics, Inc.; J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. dba Riggs CAT; Tri State Truck Center, Inc.; Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
    item:13, item:14, item:15, item:16, item:17, item:18
  • Tyler Technologies Software License Extension
    Vote: 6-0 · $172,470 · Tyler Technologies, Inc.
    item:9
  • Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grant — Malvern Avenue Pedestrian Crosswalks
    Vote: 6-0 · The record does not show a city spending commitment at this step.
    item:11
  • Grinder Pump Term Contract — Jack Tyler Engineering
    Vote: 6-0 · No dollar amount is specified in the available record. · Jack Tyler Engineering, Inc.
    item:19
  • CivicPlus Records Request Management Platform Extension
    Vote: 6-0 · No dollar amount is specified in the available record. · CivicPlus, LLC
    item:10
  • Zoning Amendment — 675 Bayshore Drive
    Vote: 6-0 · No cost specified in the record.
    item:20
  • Zoning Correction — 526 Airport Road
    Vote: 6-0 · No cost specified in the record.
    item:21
  • Organizational Rules and Procedures for 2026
    Vote: 6-0 · No cost specified in the record.
    item:8

Locations affected

  • 675 Bayshore Drive
    675 Bayshore Drive, Hot Springs, Arkansas
    Rezoned from Rural Residential to Residential Suburban (0.8 acres)
    Status: Confirmed
  • 526 Airport Road
    526 Airport Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas
    Zoning map corrected from Residential Neighborhood 5 to Regional Commercial
    Status: Confirmed
  • Malvern Avenue
    Malvern Avenue corridor, Hot Springs, Arkansas
    Grant application authorized for enhanced pedestrian crosswalks along this corridor, designated as high-injury in the city's Safety Action Plan
    Status: Planned

Watch list

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

Road to Zero Grant Award Status

Open

The city has filed an application for a Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grant to fund enhanced pedestrian crosswalks along Malvern Avenue. The next briefing should check whether an award was announced, what the grant amount is, and whether a local match is required.

Why it matters
Grant funding and project scope for pedestrian safety improvements remain uncertain pending award decision.
Next check
Monitor for grant award announcement and review funding terms and local match requirements.
First raised: January 6, 2026 briefing

Steve Landers Truck Procurement Amendment Details

Open

The amendment to Resolution No. 10665 does not describe what changed from the original truck procurement terms. Direct inquiry to city staff or review of the resolution text would clarify the nature of the amendment.

Why it matters
The nature and reason for the amendment to truck procurement terms are not transparent in the record.
Next check
Obtain and review the full text of Resolution No. 10665 and the amendment to determine what procurement terms were modified.
First raised: January 6, 2026 briefing

Grinder Pump Term Contract Spending Cap

Open

The grinder pump term contract with Jack Tyler Engineering has no dollar ceiling visible in the available record. The contract document would show the spending cap and term length.

Why it matters
Contract cost controls and duration are not specified, creating uncertainty about the full commitment and financial exposure.
Next check
Review the executed grinder pump contract document to determine the total ceiling and contract term.
First raised: January 6, 2026 briefing

Tyler Technologies Software Agreement Scope and Term

Open

The Tyler Technologies software extension ($172,470) does not specify which city departments or systems are covered or how long the extension runs. The full agreement would provide those details.

Why it matters
Residents and council members cannot fully assess the scope and duration of a $172,470 spending commitment.
Next check
Obtain and review the full Tyler Technologies software agreement to identify departments served, systems covered, and extension term.
First raised: January 6, 2026 briefing

Source notes

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Confidence: High

Minutes, agenda, and full video transcript available with 21 parsed agenda items. All action items documented with votes and cost data where applicable.

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