July 6, 2021
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Joan Adcock
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To endorse
Sequretek, Inc., for participation as authorized by the Consolidated
Incentive Act of 2003; to specify that the Arkansas Department of Finance and
Administration is authorized to make appropriate refunds in accordance with
the Act to Sequretek, Inc.,; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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21. ORDINANCE (Deferred
until July 20, 2021, at the applicant’s request) |
Z-1528-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. (Deferred from June 1, 2021) Planning
Commission: 5 ayes; 6 nays; and 0
absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant, Regan Ellis, is appealing
the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road. (Located in Ward 3) |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 16) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
G-23-478: To set July 20, 2021, as the
date of public hearing on the request to abandon that portion of the West 11th
Street Right-of-Way, located between South Monroe and Jonesboro Drive in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
G-25-224-B:
To extend the
Hillcrest Temporary Entertainment District, for three (3) days on August 5,
2021, September 2, 2021, and October 7, 2021; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Historic Hillcrest District of Little
Rock is seeking board approval to extend a Temporary Entertainment District
to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated restaurant
facility. (Located in Ward 3) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Gene Summers Construction Company,
in an amount not to exceed $245,803.20, for the Gamble Road Improvement
Project, Phase 3; and for
other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the
Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., for the
Gamble Road Improvement Project, Phase 3, Project No. 5-17-ST-224B, Bid No. 1256. (Located in Ward 5) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Cisneros Family Construction
Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $161,953.68, for the Riverfront Drive
at Rebsamen Road Culvert Repair Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Cisneros Family Construction Corp., for the Riverfront
Drive at Rebsamen Park Road Improvement Project, Culvert Repair, Bid No.
1250. (Located in Ward 3) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with BMD Builders, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $281,881.00, for Construction Services for Grounds and Animal
Facility improvements in the Veldt area of the Little Rock Zoo; for other
purposes. (Funding
from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with BMD Builders, LLC, for Grounds and
Animal Facility improvements in the Veldt area of the Little Rock Zoo. (Located in Ward 3) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Rogue Trails, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $137,962.00, to construct Mountain Bike Trails in Boyle Park; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Rogue Trails, LLC, to construct Mountain Bike
Trails in Boyle Park. (Located in Ward 6) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To express the
willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Federal-Aid
Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Funds; to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any and all necessary agreements and contracts for
its administration; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing a grant
application with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to resurface
approximately 7,700 linear-feet of a heavily-used portion of the Arkansas
River Trail in the City of Little Rock’s portion of Two Rivers Park. (Located in Ward 4) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Teeco Safety, in the total amount of
$306,500.00, for the purchase of Ballistic Vests for the Little Rock Police
Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Teeco Safety, for the purchase of replacement
Ballistic Vests for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Galls, Inc., in the total amount of
$250,000.00, for the purchase of Uniforms and Uniform Accessories for the
Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a renewal contract with Galls, Inc., for the purchase of Uniforms
and Uniforms Accessories for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Precision Delta Corporation, in an
amount not to exceed $68,742.00, for the purchase of Practice Ammunition for
the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Precision Delta Corporation, for the purchase
of Practice Ammunition for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the
total amount of $83,296.85, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase
of Portable and Mobile Radio Systems for the Little Rock Fire Department; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the
purchase of ten (10) Portable Radios and five (5) Mobile Radios for the
Little Rock Fire Department. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an
amount not to exceed $96,474.00, for the purchase of three (3) Ford ¾-Ton
Trucks for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of
three (3) Ford ¾-Ton Trucks for the Public Works Department Street Operations
Division. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an
amount not to exceed $61,966.00, for the purchase of two (2) Ford ½-Ton
Trucks for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of two
(2) Ford ½-Ton Trucks for the Public Works Department Street Operations
Division. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Tiger Corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $101,532.80, for the purchase of one (1) Trailkat
Flex-Wing Tractor with Mower for the Public Works Department Street
Operations Division; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Tiger Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Trailkat Flex-Wing Tractor with Mower for the Public
Works Department Street Operations Division. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with CHI St. Vincent, in an amount not
to exceed $150,000.00, to provide Pre-Employment Screenings, Random Drug or
Alcohol Testing and Post-Accident Drug or Alcohol Testing; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with CHI St, Vincent as the provider for all Pre-Employment
Screenings, as well as random testing and Post-Accident Screenings. |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To set July 20,
2021, as the date of public hearing to satisfy Federal Tax Rules in
connection with Charter School Revenue Bonds benefitting LISA Academy; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to set July 20, 2021, as the
date of public hearing to satisfy Federal Tax Rules in connection with
Charter School Revenue Bonds benefitting the LISA Academy facilities located
within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
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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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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 17 - 19) |
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17. RESOLUTION |
G-25-226:
To create the Third
Street Temporary Entertainment District, for approximately thirteen (13)
consecutive weeks, starting on July 7, 2021, and ending on October 6, 2021;
and for other purposes. (Deferred from May 18, 2021) (Deferred
from June 1, 2021) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Third Street Merchants Association of
Downtown Little Rock is seeking Board approval for the creation of a
Temporary Entertainment District. (Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
To authorize the
issuance of a Promissory Note to provide short-term financing under Amendment
No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition, construction and
installation of real property and tangible personal property; prescribing
other matters pertaining thereto; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9562: 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. (Deferred from April 20, 2021) (Planning
Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0
absent) (1st and 2nd
Reading held on June 15, 2021) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 3.74-acre property located
at 5804/5808 Baseline Road is requesting that the property be reclassified
from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General Commercial District. (Located in Ward 2) |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 20 - 21) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
G-23-476:
To abandon a portion
of the Cottondale Lane right-of-way located west of Riverfront Drive, more
specifically west of the existing trail crossing in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays;
0 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to abandon the
current Cottondale Lane right-of-way (cul-de-sac), located west of Riverfront
Drive. The right-of-way is located
entirely within Tract H-3 of the Riverdale Addition. (Located in Ward 3) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-1528-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. (Deferred from June 1, 2021) Planning
Commission: 5 ayes; 6 nays; and 0
absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant, Regan Ellis, is appealing
the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road. (Located in Ward 3) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 22) |
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22. RESOLUTION |
A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (3 Positions);
Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission (1 Position); and the
Little Rock Port Authority (1 Position). |
Note: The following meetings will
be held at the M.L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College,
900 West
Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive.
July 6,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM.
July 13,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Agenda Meeting at 4:00 PM.
July 20,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM.
July 27,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Agenda Meeting at 4:00 PM.