October 15, 2019
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Lance Hines
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
City Beautiful Landscape Awards
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize an agreement with United Healthcare,
in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.00, to provide Healthcare Insurance
for City of Little Rock Employees and Retirees, for a period beginning January
1, 2020 to December 31, 2020; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 12) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with FTN Associates, Ltd., in an amount
not to exceed $212,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for the
construction of Cell 5 West of the Little Rock Landfill; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with FTN Associates, Ltd., to provide Construction
Quality Assurance Engineering Services for the construction of Cell 5 West of
the Little Rock Landfill. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with James A. Rogers Excavating, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $4,440,575.23, for the City of Little Rock Class 1
Landfill Cell West 5 Construction; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with James A. Rogers Excavating, Inc., for City of
Little Rock Class 1 Landfill Cell 5 West Construction, Bid
No. 617. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Rivercity Hydraulics, in the
amount of $2,172,720.00, for the purchase of eight (8) Freightliner Model
M2-106 Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Rivercity Hydraulics, Inc., for the purchase of
eight (8) Freightliner Model M2-106 Refuse Trucks for the Public Works
Department. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with D.J. Red Iron & Aggregates,
Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $133,296.00, for the North Lookout Road
Sidewalk Replacement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation
Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with D. J. Red Iron & Aggregates, Ltd., for
the North Lookout Road Sidewalk
Replacement Project, Bid No. 613.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $226,779.60, for Spring Valley Drainage Phase 2;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation
Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., for Spring
Valley Drainage Phase 2, Project No. 06-17-DR-228, Bid No. 618. (Located in Ward 6) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Resolutions Lawn Service,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $123,984.00, for the Maryland Avenue
Reconstruction Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation
Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Positive Results Lawn Service, Inc., for the
Maryland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 02-17-ST-83, Bid No.
619. (Located in Ward 2) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
to Brittany Hobbs via Quitclaim Deed for property sold by the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for
other purposes. Land Bank
Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays and 4
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the lots
located at 1011 South Woodrow Street (5,500 square-foot vacant lot with no
structure), 1021 South Woodrow Street (4,250 square-foot vacant lot with no
structure) and 2818 West 11th Street (4,356 square-foot vacant lot
with not structure) to Brittany Hobbs.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
to Springer & Springer, LLC, via Quitclaim Deed for property sold by the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank
Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays and 4
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the lots
located at 1705 South Cedar Street (3,036 square-foot vacant lot), 1709 South
Cedar Street (6,072 square-foot vacant lot), 1719 South Cedar Street (6,072
square-foot vacant lot), 1919 South Cedar Street (3,036 square-foot vacant
lot), 1921 South Cedar Street (4,620 square-foot vacant lot), 1923 South
Cedar Street (4,356 square-foot vacant lot), 3316 Maryland Avenue (6,300
square-foot vacant lot) & 2311
West 10th Street (7,500 square-foot vacant lot) to Springer &
Springer, LLC. (Located in Ward 1) |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title to
Toya Smith via Quitclaim Deed for property sold by
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank
Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays and 4
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the
lot/structure located at 2101 South Valentine Street, a 7,000 square-foot lot
with a structure, to Toya Smith. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with North America Fire Equipment
Company, Inc., for the total amount of $181,670.02, for the purchase of
Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants for the Little Rock Fire Department;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is
requesting the approval of a resolution to authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc., for
the purchase of eighty-three (83) PBI Coats and eighty-four (84) PBI Pants. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Drager Safety, Inc., for the
amount of $87,000.00, for the purchase of a Mobile SCBA Maze Training Gallery
for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is
requesting approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Drager Safety, Inc., for the purchase of a Mobile SCBA Maze Training
Gallery. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
and Women and Children First: The
Center Against Family Violence, within park property located in the Southwest
Community Park; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 18) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
LU19-16-01:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the Stagecoach Road Planning District, 10101 Stagecoach Road,
from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve Land Use Plan amendment in the
Otter Creek Planning District, 10101 Stagecoach Road, northeast edge of a
commercial business center at the Otter Creek Road & Stagecoach Road
intersection from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial. (Located in Ward 7). |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9450:
To reclassify
property located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the six (6)-acre property
located at 10101 Stagecoach Road is requesting that the property be
reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General Commercial
District. (Located in Ward 7) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,576 (April 3, 2018) to remove a residential
property from the list to condemn certain structures in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for
summary abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as to
remove said structure; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Staff is recommending that the structure
located at 6722 Sandpiper Drive be removed from Ordinance No. 21,576 that was
passed on April 3, 2018. All Notices
have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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16. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,749 (June 18, 2019) to remove a residential
property from the list to condemn certain structures in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary
abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as to remove
said structure; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Staff is recommending that the structure
located at 7911 Woodhaven Drive be removed from Ordinance No. 21,749 that was
passed on June 18, 2019. All Notices
have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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17. ORDINANCE |
To establish the
Rate of Taxation of property for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be
collected the year 2020 for various funds of the City of Little Rock; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Adoption of the ordinance levying Property
Taxes to be paid on real and personal property located within the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas. |
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18. ORDINANCE |
To amend a portion
of the provisions of Chapter 18, Article II, Offenses Involving Public Peace
and Noises Prohibited Generally, § 18-52 (B) of the Revised Code of
Ordinances (1988) of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 19) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-3451-D:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Bennett Davis Group Revised Short-Form POD, located at 1300 North Shackleford
Road, Little Rock Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; 1 nay; 3 absent;
and 1 open position. Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to
the approved POD, Planned Office Development, to allow for the use of the
former church space as an event center and to increase hours of operation for
existing dance studio/clubs currently operating in the facility. (Located in Ward 4) |
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EXECUTIVE
SESSION (Item 20) |
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20.
RESOLUTION |
To make an
appointment as a Commissioner on the Little Rock Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Appointment of Leta
Anthony to serve her second five (5)-year term, said term to expire on
September 30, 2024. |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed
to present a specific item that is not already on the Agenda. This time is
allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, or other
message to the Board of Directors. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is
allotted for citizen communications each meeting. Individuals wishing to address the City
Board during Citizen Communication will be required to submit a yellow card
to the City Clerk prior to the official start of the meeting. Citizen Communication Cards are available
on the table in the hallway located outside of the Board Chambers. Citizen Communication will be held
immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at
the end of the printed Agenda on the third Tuesday. |
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