Bella Vista Considers Budget Amendment for Additional Staff in Community Development
Bella Vista, AR – The Bella Vista City Council will discuss a significant budget amendment aimed at bolstering the Community Development Services (CDS) Department during their upcoming meeting. The resolution proposes the allocation of funds to create two new full-time positions within the department to address the increasing workload due to the city’s rapid growth and future development projects.
Key Points:
New Positions: The proposed budget amendment seeks to fund one full-time planning staff and one civil engineering intern. These additions are deemed essential to manage the burgeoning demands placed on the department by the city's expansion.
Financial Impact: The amendment would allocate $95,000 from the city’s unrestricted reserves to cover the salaries and associated costs of the new positions for the remainder of 2024.
Justification: The CDS Department has experienced a significant uptick in development applications and variance requests, reflecting Bella Vista’s robust growth. The additional staff will help ensure timely processing and support for new projects, maintaining the city’s standards and accommodating its development goals.
