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City of Blytheville City Council Meeting 6/16/2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
City Council Approves Amendment to 2026 Budget
The City Council approved a resolution to amend the 2026 budget. This amendment adjusts expenditures for the city's operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The changes, as detailed in attachments to the resolution, involve increases and reductions across various city departments. The amended budget was officially adopted.
New Blavo Community Benefit Fund Established by City Council
An ordinance was passed to establish the Blavo Community Benefit Fund. This fund is dedicated to long-term investments in public infrastructure, municipal facilities, community development, and capital improvement projects that promote public welfare and economic growth. Monies in the fund will be restricted to authorized purposes approved by the City Council, including construction, acquisition, repair, renovation of public assets, purchase of capital equipment, and community enhancement projects. Expenditures require appropriation and approval by the City Council, and funds can be sourced from general fund surplus, grants, dedicated taxes, bond proceeds, or donations.
Ordinance Amended to Streamline Code Enforcement for Repeated Violations
The City Council passed an ordinance amending Ordinance Number 1626 concerning Code Enforcement and Unsightliness. The amendment introduces Section 2D, which addresses repeated violations. Under this new section, property owners who have already been notified of a violation within a calendar year will not require a new seven-day notice for subsequent violations. Instead, code enforcement can directly address the issue (e.g., cut tall grass), bill the property owner, and place a lien if the bill is not paid. This aims to streamline the process for repeat offenders.
Sales and Use Tax Expiration Date Extended to 2058
An ordinance was adopted to amend Ordinance Number 1814, which imposes a 0.5% sales and use tax within the city. The amendment extends the expiration date of this tax from September 30, 2027, to September 30, 2058. This extension is independent of any bond approvals or issuances secured by the tax. The ordinance was read by title three times and approved by the council.
Blavo Wastewater System Rates Adjusted by City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance establishing new rates for the Blavo Wastewater system, amending previous rate ordinances. This action is prompted by insufficient service revenues to cover major deferred maintenance expenses. The new rate adjustments, outlined in Exhibit A, are designed to recover revenue proportional to system usage and to address the revenue shortfall. The ordinance specifies rates for various user classifications, including residential, commercial, and industrial, and details when the new rates will take effect, starting with usage on December 30, 2026.
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