The ordinance, passed on June 17, was intended to redirect large truck traffic away from downtown Jonesboro.
The Jonesboro City Council approved the 2026 operating budget Tuesday night.
The resolution to purchase three lots of land, including property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood, was sent back to the Finance and Administration Council Committee.
Work will begin soon on 45 new bus shelters.
Congressman Rick Crawford cautioned this week that the funding is only a partial solution to deeper challenges in the agricultural economy
City council will consider the budget at its next meeting on Dec. 16.
The Public Service Committee is asking the Quorum Court to consider a ballot measure to combine the offices.
According to a resolution, Jonesboro would purchase three lots of land for $750,000.
The budget passed with only one dissenting vote and includes employee raises and possible building expansion.
The search for a general manager of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center is now underway.