American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Local Projects – City of Hot Springs

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 

All projects finished

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

 

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