CORRECTION – Benton to Consider Grants, and New Rezoning Ordinances at June 22 Meeting

CORRECTION – We previously reported the Council would consider a new tax, but it’s just paperwork they have to turn into the County. So sorry about the misunderstanding. -Shelli

The Benton City Council will consider multiple grant applications, and rezoning ordinances during its upcoming regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. agenda session at Benton City Hall, followed immediately by the formal council meeting.

BENTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

June 22, 2026
5:30 P.M. Agenda Meeting

COUNCIL MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE AGENDA MEETING

Benton City Hall, 410 River Street, Benton, AR 72015

I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tom Farmer
II. INVOCATION Rev. Jay Bruno
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Hamm
IV. ROLL CALL City Clerk
V. STATEMENT OF FOIA City Clerk

COMPLIANCE & ROLL CALL

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 18, 2026
Regular Meeting

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS & MOTIONS
1. A&P COMMISSION Council Member Brown/Baptist
2. ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Council Member Villines/Hamm
3. COMMISSIONS COMMITTEE Council Member Spencer-Cole/Reed
4. COMMUNITY SERVICE Council Member Reed/Spencer-Cole
RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFIED LOCAL
GOVERNMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000 FROM THE ARKANSAS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM; APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
ELOS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000; AMENDING THE 2026
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
5. FINANCE COMMITTEE Council Member Brown/Morrow
RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE SALINE COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CAMPUS FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF ONE (1) SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FOR THE 2026-2027
SCHOOL YEAR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE STREETS &
DRAINAGE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE
ARKANSAS HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 34 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES UPON REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BENTON, ARKANSAS FOR
GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR THE FIREMAN’S PENSION
AND RELIEF FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
6. PARKS COMMITTEE Council Member Hart/Lee
7. PERSONNEL/HEALTH &
SAFETY COMMITTEE Council Member Baptist/Morrow
8. PLANNING COMMISSION Council Member Spencer-Cole
ORDINANCE NO. 35 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NO. 805-
21388-000 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM
R-2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL; AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 36 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ACCESSORY BUILDING FOR BUSINESS STORAGE TO BE LOCATED AT 221
CLARK STREET IN THE CITY OF BENTON, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
ORDINANCE NO. 37 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NO. 001-
09201-000 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM
R-2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT;
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
9. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Council Member Hart
RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE GENERAL
MANAGER OF THE BENTON PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO APPLY
FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.