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Hot Springs staff recommends $2.19 million short‑term financing to lock low rate

Hot Springs City · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Finance Director Karen Scott recommended the city obtain $2,187,547 in short‑term financing from US Bancorp Government Leasing & Finance Inc. at a rate of 3.628% to fund 2026 capital vehicle and equipment purchases; staff proposed declaring an emergency to lock the rate.

Finance Director Karen Scott presented Ordinance O26-06 seeking short‑term financing of $2,187,547 under Amendment 78 to the Arkansas Constitution to acquire 2026 capital items.

Scott said the request would finance $928,047 in vehicles, $327,500 in specialized…

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