City staff used the Nov. 10 agenda meeting to preview the items the board will consider at its Nov. 18 business meeting, including multiple contracts and budget changes that would affect several departments.

City Attorney and staff outlined the major items on the consent agenda: a resolution acknowledging receipt of the September 2025 financial statements; an extension to the prescription benefit management agreement with Prime Therapeutics (formerly Magellan Rx Management); an award to Camaros Limited to update subdivision code (Title 16) to implement Hot Springs 2040; acceptance and filing of a 2025 Certified Local Government grant for historic preservation; and a number of capital and service contracts.

Notable price and contract items previewed:

- Police evidence shelving: The Hot Springs Police Department requested $96,148.82 to buy a rolling shelving system from Aurora Storage Products under GSA contract to improve evidence storage and organization, citing Arkansas statute on evidence retention (as presented).

- Airport hangar: The airport director recommended awarding a $924,554.10 contract to Ideal Construction Company to build a 70-by-80 clear-span hangar at Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport; four firms bid and Ideal was the low bidder.

- Metro Partnership renewal: Staff presented a proposed $100,000 renewal to the Hot Springs Metro Partnership for economic development assistance (paid quarterly) plus $12,500 for business and residential recruitment programs for calendar year 2026; the contract renewal would be considered under Arkansas Code §14-58-104. Board members asked whether the contract could be amended to allow a second vetting channel for Majestic proposals.

- Motorola radio system service agreement: The public-safety radio system warranty expired April 1, 2025; staff requested approval of a three-year service agreement with Motorola Solutions for $420,276.08 overall, broken down as Year 1 $134,092.40; Year 2 $139,988.51; Year 3 $146,195.17, and requested budget amendments across departments to fund the first-year costs.

Staff said most of the items will appear on the Nov. 18 consent agenda and that supporting documents (quotes, contract drafts, and budget details) will be provided in the board packet. No votes were recorded at the Nov. 10 agenda meeting; staff encouraged board members to raise questions at the Nov. 18 business meeting where formal action can be taken.

What comes next: The listed resolutions and ordinance language will be presented at Nov. 18; staff will include documentation (quotes, scorecards, and contracts) in the packet and answer director questions at the business meeting.