News and Events

Cancellation Notice of Police Officer Test on Saturday, January 30, 2010

Due to anticipated inclement winter weather and possible poor travel conditions, the entry level Police Officer Test scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Judy Mackey Center has been canceled.

All applications received for the January test date will now be considered as received for the next test scheduled for May 22, 2010.

We Can! - Kick Off

The City of Fayetteville believes that With a Can, We Can! make a difference in Fayetteville. Mayor Jordan will be holding a press conference Monday, June 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. on the south side of Fayetteville’s Downtown Historic Square to kick off the We Can! campaign.

Council of Neighborhoods - Open House

The Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods will be holding an Open House, January 15, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Walker Room at the Fayetteville Public Library. Everyone is invited.

Life Source Foodbasket

The LifeSource Foodbasket is a free event open to the public where participants are served a hot meal and recieve a foodbasket filled with groceries.  The event begins at 6pm and ends at 8pm.  Foodbaskets are distributed on a first come basis. Photo ID is needed.

This month's FoodBasket will be held on March 29, 2010.

Health Fair at the YRCC on March 13, 2010

Physicians and Nurses will be on hand to answer questions and conduct a few helpful health tests.  This event is free and open to the public.

Spring Break at YRCC!

Special Events are planned every day during Spring Break.  Come join in the fun!  Some of the events include a trip to the park, a movie, bowling, & skating.

Woolsey Wet Prairie Wetlands Receives Award

For the first time since the Arkansas Wildlife Federation was formed in 1936, a municipality has been named the Governor’s 2009 Corporate Conservationist of the Year.  The City of Fayetteville received the award through the Arkansas Wildlife Federation (AWF) for the Woolsey Wet Prairie wetlands mitigation site, located on the West Side Wastewater Treatment Facility site.  Mayor Lioneld Jordan stated "the award is granted for excellence in protecting and managing the wildlife and natural resources in Arkansas, and I am excited about Fayetteville being the first city to receive this prestigious award." 

City Hosting Watershed Academy

The City of Fayetteville and the Environmental Action Committee is hosting a series of monthly watershed luncheons at Biobased, Inc. beginning today, June 17, at noon. Communities in Northwest Arkansas have spent millions of dollars to preserve the region’s supply of drinking water as well as other water resources. The primary way to avoid future costs is by taking care of this precious commodity. By educating ourselves, we can help teach others how to best care for our water resources.

Fayetteville Wastewater Projects Recognized at Engineering Awards Ceremony

The West Side Wastewater Treatment Facility engineering design received the highest possible Engineering award in the State of Arkansas at the 2009 American Council of Engineering Companies Arkansas Chapter Engineering Excellence award ceremony. The event was held in Little Rock on Friday, March 13th 2009. The award was presented to McGoodwin, Williams and Yates, the engineering firm that designed the facility. The plant’s design was selected for the Grand Conceptor Award above entries submitted by top engineering firms throughout the State of Arkansas in all categories of engineering.  The award recognizes engineering achievements demonstrating the highest degree of merit and ingenuity.

Spay Day 2010

Fayetteville Animal Services is pleased to take part in Spay Day 2010 on Saturday, February 27th.  It will take place at the Washington County Sheriff's Department at 1155 Clydesdale Drive from 11AM to 3PM.  The event is free and pets are invited.

Trail Trekkers Informational Meeting

By foot or by bicycle, Trail Trekker volunteers will provide safety, education, and assistance to all trail users in the City of Fayetteville.

Soccer Registration for Spring 2010!

Spring Soccer Registration will run from November 9, 2009 - January 8, 2010

Water Line Construction in Gulley Park Continues

The City of Fayetteville began construction of a 36-inch water line in Gulley Park on Monday, September 21, 2009.

FAYETTEVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE THE ARREST OF A FAYETTEVILLE MAN FOR BREAKING OR ENTERING AND THEFT OF PROPERTY.

Fayetteville Police Chief Greg Tabor announced today the arrest of a Fayetteville man for breaking or entering and theft of property.

JANUARY 2010 DRUG ENFORCEMENT STATS

Fayetteville Police Chief Greg Tabor, as a participant and in cooperation with the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force, announced the January results on continued drug enforcement efforts. 

MAN ARRESTED FOR HAVING CHILD PORN ON HIS COMPUTER

The Fayetteville Police Department announced today the arrest of a Fayetteville man for child pornography discovered on his computer.

The City of Fayetteville will host two public education and input workshops on streamside protection March 6 & 10.

The City of Fayetteville will host two public education and input workshops on streamside protection on March 6 and March 10. The Nutrient Reduction Plan, completed in April 2009 as part of an agreement with Beaver Water District and the City of Fayetteville, recommends the development and implementation of a streamside protection ordinance. This ordinance is part of a series of recommendations designed to reduce pollution in all the City’s waterways, which will improve the health of the City’s streams and reduce the costs of treating drinking water.

The U.S. Census will hire one thousand people in the Fayetteville/Springdale area to fill jobs.

The U S Census Bureau will hire a thousand people in the Fayetteville/Springdale, AR area between now and next spring for the 2010 Census.

Bike Rack Art Request for Proposals

The City of Fayetteville is requesting proposals for a bike rack art project to be located in front of the new District Courts building being constructed on the corner of Rock St. and Church Ave. 

RFP

Please Rate Our Service

As employees of the City of Fayetteville Water and Wastewater Division, we are committed to provide high quality services in a fiscally sustainable, responsive and friendly manner to foster a safe and healthy community. We believe that this standard of service promotes all that is positive about our city.

City of Fayetteville to sell Compost starting on Tuesday, March 9th

The City of Fayetteville will begin selling Compost on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 from 8am until 3pm.  Residents should enter the Compost site at 1708 S. Armstrong Road in southeast Fayetteville.  You must be a Fayetteville resident to purchase compost.  Please bring a recent water bill to prove residency and showing Solid Waste charges.

Solid Waste and Recycling announces schedule for March

The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is announcing the schedule for March regarding upcoming Ward clean ups, Compost Facility hours of operation, mulch and compost distribution, Recycling Drop Off information and an upcoming E-Waste round up and Lake Fayetteville Clean up.  Detailed information to follow.

2010 Spring Ward Bulky Waste Clean ups scheduled

The Solid Waste and Recycling Division will sponsor four (4) Ward clean ups for the disposal/recycling of large bulky items during the Spring.  All clean ups will occur on a Saturday and will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 2 pm.

E. Township St. Asphalt Overlay

The Transportation Division will begin the asphalt overlay of E. Township St. beginning on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.

College Ave Asphalt Milling & Overlay

The Transportation Division will begin the final process of milling, surface preparation, and asphalt overlay on the College Ave. between Rock Street and Maple Street on Sunday August 16, 2009.

Sang Avenue Asphalt Milling

The Transportation Division will be asphalt milling on Sang Avenue from Lawson Street to Deane Street on Tuesday July 28, 2009.

Block Avenue Improvements Public Meeting Scheduled

A meeting to review concepts for improvements to Block Avenue, from Dickson Street to the Downtown Square, has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 5:30 pm.  The meeting will be held in Room 111 of Fayetteville City Hall, located at 113 West Mountain in Fayetteville.

Block Avenue Conceptual Improvement Plans

A public meeting to review the options was held Wednesday, January 20, 2010.  Comments received from the public meeting will be reviewed and discussed with the Fayetteville Street Committee on Tuesday, January 26th at 5:15 P.M. in Room 326 of City Hall.  There is still time to comment.  Click on the link below to review the concepts and the project summary and fill out a comment form.  Comments may be returned to 125 W Mountain Street or emailed to one of the email addresses on the project summary.

Red Oak Park Stream Bank Improvements Update

A drawing of the proposed combined option is provided below. A presentation will be given to the City Council at the January 12, 2010, council agenda session. The meeting will be held at City Hall located at 113 West Mountain Street in Room 326 at 4:30 PM. For more information call Fayetteville Parks and Recreation at 444-3471.

Fayetteville 6th in Smarter Cities Project

The Natural Resources Defense Council has released a year-long study on over 650 cities in the United States ranking the city of Fayetteville sixth in the Small Cities category (population 50,000 - 99,000) for sustainable development.

2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Available for Public Comment

The 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report will be available for public comment from February 16 through March 17, 2009. 

Second Annual Senior Giving Tree

The Community Resources Division is happy to announce the 2nd Annual Senior Giving Tree.  The Senior Giving Tree benefits our friends at the Fayetteville Senior Center.

Fire Prevention Week

It is "Fire Prevention Week" in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  The Mayor of the City of Fayetteville urges all residents of our community to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2009, and to support the many public activities and efforts of the City of Fayetteville Fire Department.

" Fayetteville's Day of Observance "

Fayetteville's Day of Observance for the public safety members that valiantly gave their lives on September 11, 2001 and those that continue to protect our fundamental rights to Freedom.

Fayetteville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Come and join the Fayetteville Fire Department at the annual Pancake Breakfast on October 10th.  Breakfast will be held at the Central Fire Station (303 W. Center Street) and begins at 5:00 AM and runs until 11:00 AM. 

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $4.00 at Central Fire Station Administration Office.  You can also buy tickets at the door for $5.00 - children 6 and under free.

City and University Announce Public Meeting for Economic Development

The University of Arkansas and the City of Fayetteville invite the public to participate in a discussion about the economic future of Fayetteville on Tuesday October 14, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Town Center.

City Council Economic Development Planning

The Fayetteville City Council and Administration are planning for the future of Fayetteville and discussing ways to achieve long-term fiscal sustainability.

Water and Sewer Bond Rating Increase

Standard and Poor’s rating agency recently completed the underlying rating of the City’s outstanding Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds. After the review, the ratings on these bonds were increased from an "A" rating to a double "AA" rating and affirmed a stable outlook. The City is in the process of issuing $8,200,000 in Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds. This issue was also assigned a rating of "AA". Bond ratings traditionally affect the interest rates bid on bonds. Therefore, an increased rating for the new issue will result in lower interest rates demanded by investors which will translate to lower overall interest costs to the City.

Planning Commission Meeting Rescheduled

Due to concerns with the lingering effects from the recent ice storm, the Planning Division has elected to reschedule the Planning Commission meeting from tonight to Monday, February 02, at 5.30 pm. This meeting will be held in Room 219 of City Hall.

Planning Commission Meeting and Fayette Junction Master Plan Presentation Rescheduled

Due to the potential for inclement weather, the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26 has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 PM, Room 219 of City Hall.

The Fayette Junction Master Plan Community Presentation scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. Tours of BioBased Companies will begin at 6:00 p.m. 

Historic District Commissioners to attend Washington County Historical Society Meeting

Two Fayetteville Historic District commissioners and Planning staff will share a proposal for a west Dickson Street local historic district with the board of the Washington County Historical Society on Monday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Headquarters House located at 118 E. Dickson Street.

Severe Winter Weather coming to Fayetteville

Severe winter weather is scheduled to hit Fayetteville tonight, For information this weekend during the storm regarding shelters or the need for non-emergency assistance, you may contact the Fayetteville Police Department at 587-3555, and press “1” for Dispatch.  If you are worried about a family member and cannot get out to check on him/her, call the Police Department Dispatch at 587-3555 and press “1” for Dispatch.  The City of Fayetteville has designated and prepared shelters, and when word is received from Washington County Emergency Management and/or the Red Cross to open a shelter, those shelters will be open on an as-needed basis.  The first shelter that is scheduled to open after call volumes meet the minimum requirements for shelter is the Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club.  This information will be provided to the public once that shelter has been designated to open.  

2010 State of the City

Mayor Lioneld Jordan delivered the 2010 State of the City address at tonight's City Council meeting. 

Fayetteville Honored as a 2009 Volunteer Community of the Year

Fayetteville was honored in Little Rock on January 12, 2010 as a 2009 Volunteer Community of the Year at the Annual Municipal League Conference.  The audience of municipal leaders across the state were greatly impressed with the extremely large number of hours Fayetteville citizens have donated to their community in 2009.