| PROJECT |
FUNDING |
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY |
CURRENT STATUS |
Water Meter Upgrade
System-wide installation of automated water meters
|
$5.5 million through ARRA at 1% interest. Remainder funded through the State Revolving Loan Fund at 3.25% interest. |
Larry Merriman,
Director
Utilities Department
501.321.6884 |
Water meter replacement began in April 2010 and is estimated to take 1 year to complete.
Project Details |
CDBG improvements
Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation |
$106,461 |
Gerald Harman,
Administrator
Community Development
Division of the Planning & Development Department
501.321.6879 |
8 houses rehabilitated as of April 2010 at a cost of $95,502. The remaining balance is obligated. |
Transportation improvements
Replace 1 bus each in 2012 and 2013;
Replace 3 engines in current fleet; Install bus mounted bike racks; Allowable maintenance costs |
$744,481 |
Bob Reddish,
Resident Advisor
Hot Springs Intracity Transit
501.321.2020 |
- Buses arrived
- Maintenance in progress
- Engines and bike racks installed
|
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Numerous energy-saving strategies,
programs,
technologies, etc. |
$180,000 |
Kathy Sellman,
Director
Planning & Development Department
501.321.6856 |
|
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Law enforcement, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, training and technology |
$290,823 |
Acting Chief
Mike McCormick
Police Department 501.321.6705 |
- Simulated ammunition for live training, along with 9 mobile and 11 portable two-way interoperable communication radios, have been purchased and are in current use.
- Purchasing in process for an evidence drying cabinet and fuming chamber for forensic use.
- Additional items currently in the purchasing process.
|
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program
Hire 2 additional downtown police officers for 3 years |
$328,722 |
Acting Chief
Mike McCormick
Police Department 501.321.6705 |
Two officers hired, trained and currently working in the downtown business district. |
Energy Star
Appliance Rebate
Opportunity for
residents to get
consumer rebates
when they replace
old appliances with
new, more efficient
ENERGY STAR®
rated models.
|
N/A |
Bill Burrough,
Director
Sanitation Department
501.321.6911 |
Arkansas Energy Office
Arkansas ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program
Rebate Form - PDF
Recycling Options - PDF |
