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Fort Smith board adopts ordinance requiring disclosure from third‑party intermediaries after Parrot Island dispute
Summary
The Fort Smith Board of Directors adopted an ordinance creating disclosure and accountability requirements for third‑party intermediaries involved in city transactions, citing gaps exposed by recent dealings over Parrot Island water‑park slides. The board also approved an emergency clause to make the rule effective going forward.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted to adopt an ordinance on Feb. 17 that requires third‑party intermediaries who influence city purchasing or pricing but are not under city contract to disclose financial interests and certify the accuracy of pricing information.
City leaders said the measure grew out of concerns raised during the board’s review of Parrot Island Waterpark slide procurement, where directors and members of the public questioned whether intermediaries had financial incentives that were disclosed to the city. The proposer told the board the ordinance is intended to "address a gap in accountability" and standardize…
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