The Springdale City Council on July 22 approved a resolution authorizing a change order to extend the city’s acquisition services contract with Landstaff (CLS) to acquire 10 additional properties related to the North 50 Sixth Street extension and the Jean George North project.

Finance Committee Chair Jeff Watson said the acquisitions are primarily tied to a 48‑inch waterline and that city staff prefer to secure fee simple right of way now rather than return later to acquire additional property or utility easements. Watson said the change order was forwarded to the council with a recommendation for approval from the finance committee; the council approved the resolution on an 8–0 vote.

Why it matters: Acquiring right of way now can simplify construction of the waterline and road extension and reduce the need to return to individual property owners later for easements. The change order covers acquisition services only; project design, construction contracting and funding remain separate steps.

Discussion vs. formal action: The council’s vote formally approved the change order; no additional direction was recorded.

Ending: Staff will proceed with acquisition services under the amended contract and coordinate property closings and right‑of‑way recordings as acquisitions are completed.