Sales tax bonds fund city improvements
City of Van BurenArkansas- Detected
- Oct 26, 2026
- 3 days ago
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- Capital Projects
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From the meeting
At its October 26, 2026 meeting, the council considered and adopted the ordinance authorizing $45,000,000 in sales and use tax bonds. The bonds were sold to Stephens Inc. and are secured by the city's 1% sales and use tax.
Proceeds will fund park and recreational improvements and fire improvements, with completion expected by May 31, 2029. Decision state: approved.
- Meeting date
- October 26, 2026
- Agency
- City of Van Buren
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