HIGHFILL, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Highfill City Council plans to hold a special meeting Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. to consider and approve the agreement with Northwest Arkansas National Airport concerning its detachment from the city, according to the council's agenda.

Highfill and XNA approved a timeline Aug. 18 for the airport's detachment.

The airport’s board of directors and the Highfill City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Highfill that sets a definitive timeline for ending city taxation on XNA’s customers. XNA says the timeline will end on December 31, 2030.

XNA says the agreement will ensure full repayment of Highfill’s 2018 and 2021 bonds. Both parts will move toward a formal agreed order in the coming weeks.

The Highfill City Council held a special meeting to consid

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