Quick take
- The Hope Evening Lions Club will use the city-owned Old State Police Building at 3301 E. 3rd St. for its compassionate care center under an agreement that runs through Sept. 30, 2036.
- The board accepted a $54,700 STEP grant ($48,700 federal, $6,000 state). It pays for Hope Police work against drunk driving, speeding and distracted driving, and for seat belt use.
- Updated lease rates for hangars, offices and ground leases at the municipal airport were approved.
- Oct. 26 to 30 is Red Ribbon Week in Hope, and Nov. 1 is National Family Literacy Day, by proclamation.
The City of Hope Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 20, at City Hall and approved a building agreement, a police grant and new airport rates, swark.today reports.
Lions Club care center
The board unanimously approved an agreement with the Hope Evening Lions Club to use the city-owned building at 3301 E. 3rd St., known as the Old State Police Building, as the base for the club’s compassionate care center. The lease on the 2,400-square-foot building runs through Sept. 30, 2036.
Traffic safety grant
The board accepted a $54,700 STEP grant through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Arkansas Highway Safety Office. That’s $48,700 in federal money and $6,000 in state money. The city adds a local in-kind match of $17,800. It pays for Hope Police enforcement aimed at drunk driving, speeding, distracted driving and seat belt use.
Other business
- Airport: updated lease rates for hangars, office space and ground leases were approved.
- Zoning: the board advanced two changes. One on East Hickory would allow a manufactured home. The other would rezone land on North Hazel Street for a commercial office. Both had favorable recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Audit: the board passed the annual audit resolution for the city’s 2026 financial statements.
- Appointment: Beckie Moore was reappointed to the zoning commission.
- Proclamations: Oct. 26 to 30 is Red Ribbon Week, and Nov. 1 is National Family Literacy Day.
City Manager JR Wilson also updated the board on the tennis and pickleball courts at the rec center. Board members picked a color for the new fire department.