Board of Directors Meeting

 

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 9)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To certify local government endorsement of Faymonville Real Estate, LLC, located at 5414 Fletcher Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The proposed resolution certifies the local government’s endorsement of Faymonville Real Estate, LLC, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003. This endorsement is required by program regulations and will allow Faymonville Real Estate, LLC to receive applicable tax incentives associated with a major economic development project involving significant capital investment and job creation.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To certify local government endorsement of Southwest Power Pool, Inc., located at 201 Worthen Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Consideration of a resolution certifying local government endorsement of Southwest Power Pool, Inc., to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003. Approval of this resolution fulfills a statutory requirement of the program and supports economic development through job creation and capital investment.

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To certify local government endorsement of Welspun Tubular, LLC, located at 9301 Frazier Pike Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The proposed resolution certifies the local government’s endorsement of Welspun Tubular, LLC, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003. Local government endorsement is a required component of program participation and enables the company to receive applicable state tax incentives associated with its planned expansion and investment.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize a contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $518.248.80, for the John Barrow Road Streetscape Improvement Project; 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: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc. for the John Barrow Streetscape improvements project. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with BDE Investments, LLC, d/b/a/ SERVPRO of Little Rock, in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for HVAC Cleaning Services, including mold remediation and Heating and Air Conditioning System Cleaning, for the Central Fire Station; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department (LRFD) seeks approval for the City Manager to contract with BDE Investments, LLC, d/b/a SERVPRO of Little Rock, to perform HVAC cleaning services, including mold remediation, heating, and air conditioning system cleaning.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement with DePaul USA, Inc., for a first extension in an amount not to exceed $403,389.20, to operate the Jericho Way Homeless Day Resource Center; to ratify services performed after the expiration of the prior agreement; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to enter into a one (1)-year contract with Depaul USA, Inc. to operate the Jericho Way Homeless Day Resource Center. This is the first one (1)-year extension of four (4) extensions. The total cost of this agreement will include a 3% cost of living adjustment.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,438 (October 2, 2024), and to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the University District Development Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00, to operate a Mobile Grocery Store for one (1) Year with options for extension; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to amend the MOU with the University District Development Corporation to operate a mobile grocery store for one (1) year. Upon mutual agreement, the contract may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year periods or a portion thereof.

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Wolves FC, for the operation and maintenance of the Otter Creek Soccer Fields; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Wolves FC for the operation and maintenance of the Soccer Fields at Otter Creek.

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with John Deere Company in an amount not to exceed $50,484.28, for the purchase of two (2) Commercial Mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with John Deere Company for the purchase of two (2) 2025 John Deere Z997R Diesel 72” Commercial Mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 10 - 16)

10.   RESOLUTION

G:23-497: To set February 3, 2026, as the date of hearing on the request to abandon a portion of the East 26th Street Right-of-Way, located immediately East of McAlmont Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.

 

 

11.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-4524-I: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Camp Barkansas PD-C, located at 13004 Cantrell Road, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 1.5-acre property located at 13004 Cantrell Road from POD to PD-C to allow a dog day care, boarding, grooming, and training facilities. (Located in Ward 4)

 

 

12.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z:10192: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled LIRO Management – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 112 West 13th Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.08-acre property from UU to PD-C to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10196: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Wyatt – PD-C, located at 3122 Marshall Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.32-acre property from R-3 to PD-C to allow a neighborhood grocery store. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10211: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled GT Auto Sales-PD-C, located at 10401 Helm Drive, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 3.5-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow an auto sales business. (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10217: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Pierce – STR-2-PD-C, located at 4909 Kavanaugh Boulevard, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 5 ayes; 2 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-2, Single-Family Residential, to PD-C, Planned Zoning Development – Commercial, to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

 

Z-10218: 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: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.32-acre property located at 1620 Perry Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family Residential, to O-2, Office and Institutional.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 17)

17.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,706 (December 16, 2025), to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the General Fund and Waste Disposal Fund; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Six (6) adjustments need to be made to the 2026 Budget to adjust for changes in actual and anticipated revenues and expenditures.