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June 15, 2026 Pine Bluff City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Council Amends Resolution, Removes Property from Previous Inclusion
The City Council approved a resolution amending Resolution number 4872 to remove a property located at 2709 Hill Street from its previous inclusion. The code enforcement department will file this amendment with the Jefferson County Deed Recorder.
Tenant Rights Ordinance Fails to Pass After Debate on Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities
The City Council considered an ordinance to establish minimum standards for housing to protect tenants from hazardous conditions. The ordinance, after several amendments, was intended to ensure basic necessities like hot water, electricity, and plumbing, while also outlining tenant responsibilities and landlord penalties. Despite amendments that extended timelines for compliance and reduced fines, the ordinance ultimately failed to pass on a roll call vote.
Council Approves Resolution for Nuisance Cost Recovery on Tax Books
The City Council approved a resolution providing for the placement of costs on correcting certain nuisances onto tax books as delinquent taxes. This allows the city to recover costs associated with addressing nuisances by adding them to the property's tax assessment.
City Partners with UAPB for Juneteenth Street Art Project
The City Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) for the creation of street art commemorating Juneteenth. The art will be located at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Avenue and is part of the Juneteenth in the Bluff Arts and Cultural Festival. Council members expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and its potential economic and cultural impact.
City Completes Pickup of Nearly 1,000 Waste Management Containers
The city has completed the pickup of nearly a thousand remaining Waste Management containers. This effort, undertaken in partnership with Waste Management, involved the chief of staff, city attorney, street department, and code enforcement. A final sweep is planned, and residents can contact the mayor's office or street department if their container was missed.
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