2019 Arkadelphia Needs Initiative
On September 10th, 2019, the citizens of Arkadelphia overwhelmingly (66%) voted in favor of a 1% sales and use tax increase in Arkadelphia. These new funds will be focused primarily on Public Safety (Police and Fire), Streets and Sidewalks, Drainage Utility, and Public Facilities.
To facilitate the many need of Arkadelphia, the Board of Directors approved a $2 million Kick Start plan.
This page is intended to show gratitude to the citizens of Arkadelphia and provide a source of accountability regarding the additional funding.
Current activity includes:
| 2019 Kick Start Budget | |
Fire Department | Turnout Gear 12 Units | Completed |
| Rescue Tools – Jaws of Life | Completed |
| Turnout Gear Extractor & Install | Completed |
| Air Pact System Replacement | Completed |
| Station #2 Immediate Repairs | Completed |
| Computer Upgrades Station #1 | Completed |
| Digital Emergency Alert System | County |
| Relocate Repeater and Tower & Permit | Researching |
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Police Department | First 8 Vehicles Replaced | 2 Received/6 Pending |
| Immediate Facilities Needs | Phase 1 Complete |
| Armory Standardization Pistols | Completed |
| Immediate Car Technology Upgrades | Researching |
| Uniforms and Gear | Complete |
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Streets | Street Sign Replacement/Install | Complete |
| Immediate Repairs/ Striping | In Process |
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Drainage Program | Trustees – Weed eaters & Trailer | Completed |
| WPA Ditch Low Dam Replaced | Engineering |
| Maddox Branch Opened Up | Engineering |
| Purchase Tools to Begin | Researching |
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2019 Approved but not Funded | Code Enforcement Vehicle (1995) | Ordered |
| Replace Grounds P/U (1999) | Completed |
| Parks Mower & Trailer | Completed |
Administration | HVAC Town Hall | Completed |
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Building Department | Software for Permitting | Researching |
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Parks & Recreation | Safety Fence at Baseball Field | Completed |
| Sportsplex Field Maintenance Equipment | Completed |
| Preseason Sportsplex Field Work | Completed |
| Feaster Basketball Court Rehab & lights | Researching |
| Recreation Center Gym Re-lamp (12 out) | Ordered |
| Lockable Shed for Equipment | Completed |
| Pool Skimmer Repairs/Equipment | In Process |