December 2, 2025, Agenda Meeting
6:00 PM
INVOCATION: Director
Dean Kumpuris
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Recognizing World AIDS Day
Proclamation
Sasaki Consultants 30
Crossing Masterplan Presentation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To amend Certain
portions of the provisions of Chapter 28, Article I, § 28-25 AND § 28-28 of the Revised Code of Ordinances
(1988), of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as to the Landfill and
Collection Fees; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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Agenda
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize
the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement between the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, and NV5 Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$45,000.00, for engineering consulting services for the Solar-Energy Project;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract to renew the
legal consulting services contract with NV5 Consultants, Inc., for the City’s
solar energy project, for the term of one year. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement between
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Wright, Lindsey, Jennings, LLP, in an
amount not to exceed $45,000.00, for Legal Consulting Services for the Solar
Energy Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract to renew the legal consulting services contract
with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP for the
City’s solar energy project, for the term of one year, in the amount of
$45,000.00 |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Staley Electric, to authorize the expenditure of funds, in an
amount not to exceed $98,546.08, for the purchase and installation of a new
400 AMP Electrical Service Box at the Fleet Services Building; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Staley
Electric for the purchase and installation of a new 400 Amp Electrical
Service Box at the Fleet Services Building. This electrical upgrade is
necessary to increase capacity for new air-conditioning units in the Fleet
shop areas and to support new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Stribling Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$729,134.00, for the purchase of one (1) WRITGEN W150FI Asphalt Machine for
the Public Works Street Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Stribling
Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Wirtgen W150FI Asphalt Milling
Machine for the Public Works Street Department. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Scott Equipment Company, in an amount not to exceed
$262,610.00, for the purchase of one (1) Kobelco Excavator Model SK210LCLR
with Long Boom for the Public Works Street
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Scott
Equipment for the purchase of one (1) Kobelco Excavator Model SK210LCLR with
long boom for the Public Works Street Department. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Asphalt Zipper, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $241,814.65,
for the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Zipper with Wheel Assist and
Trailer/Water System for the Public Works Street Department; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Asphalt
Zipper, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) New Asphalt Zipper, with Wheel
Assist and Trailer/Water system for the Public Works Street Department. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Altec Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $203,638.00,
for the purchase of one (1) Altec AT41M Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device
on a 2026 Ford F-600 4X4 Chassis, fully mounted, for the Public Works Street
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Altec
Industries, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Altec AT41M Articulating
Telescopic Aerial Device on a 2026 Ford F-600 4x4 chassis, fully mounted for
the Public Works Street Department. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Altec Industries Inc., in an amount not to exceed $198,937.00,
for the purchase of one (1) Bucket Truck with Chipper Bed for the Public
Works Street Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter a contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of
one (1) Bucket Truck with Chipper Bed for the Public Works Street Department.
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Rush Truck Center, in an amount not to exceed $949,725.363, for
the purchase of four (4) 2026 International 12-yard Dump Trucks with Snow
Hydraulics, 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 Rush Truck
Center for the purchase of four (4) 2026 International – 12 Yard Dump Trucks
with Snow Hydraulics for Public Works. |
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10.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with J.A. Riggs, to approve the expenditure of
funds in an amount not to exceed $130,134.71, for the purchase of one (1)
Caterpillar Model 420-4AEM Backhoe Loader for the Public Works Street
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with J. A. Riggs
for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Model 420-4AEM Backhoe Loader for the
Public Works Street Department. |
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11.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the City
Manager to execute an agreement with CareATC, Inc,
for the provisions of an onsite medical clinic for City Employees covered by
City Group Health Insurance and for Pre-Employment Medical Services,
Occupational Health Services, ongoing Medical and Drug Testing Services for
up to three (3) years; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with CareATC, Inc.
for an on-site medical clinic for up to three (3) years. |
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12.
RESOLUTION |
To establish a Housing Assistance Program for the City of Little Rock
to support affordable and workforce housing creation, preservation, and
maintenance for Little Rock Residents; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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13.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $66,011.11, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of Mobile Radios for the Little
Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department
(LRFD) is requesting approval for the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Motorola Solutions to purchase seven (7) APX6500
Enhanced 7/800 MHz Mobile Radios for Pumper Trucks, along with one (1)
APX6500 Enhanced 7/800 MHz Mobile Radio for Ariel Trucks. |
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14.
RESOLUTION |
To set December 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM as the date and time for a public
hearing to consider amending the City of Little Rock’s 2023, 2024, and 2025
Annual Action Plans to include Facility-Based Housing/Capital Development
Activities and to amend the sources and uses of 2023, 2024, and 2025 HOPWA
Funds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing
must be conducted regarding proposed amendments to the 2023, 2024, and 2025
Action Plans, and sources and uses of 2023, 2024, and 2025 HOPWA funding,
according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
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15.
RESOLUTION |
To appoint Keith
Fountain to the Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Housing Authority
d/b/a Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA), for a term of five (5) years,
expiring December 30, 2030; and for other purposes. |
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16.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute documents necessary to accept a donation from Katherine West and
Glenn Nishimura in the amount of $100,000.00, for the purpose of adding a
shade structure to MacArthur Dog Park; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents
necessary to accept a donation from Katherine West and Glenn Nishimura, for
the purpose of adding a shade structure to Macarthur Dog Park. |
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17.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&G Varmint Control in an
amount not to exceed $87,625.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
removal of bats and squirrels from Fire Station No. 10; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with D&G
Varmint Control to remove bats and squirrels from Fire Station 10. |
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18.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute any documents necessary to deed property from the City of Little Rock
to the State of Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute any documents necessary to transfer property to the State of
Arkansas located on Main Street. |
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19.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $308,785.96, plus applicable taxes and fees,
to lease forty (40) vehicles for a period of one (1) year for use by 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 Fleet
Enterprise Management, Inc., to lease 40 vehicles for the period of 1 year,
for use by the Little Rock Police Department. |
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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 at 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, when the Mayor drops the gavel.
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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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 20 – 23) |
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20.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 36, Article V, Division 6, §§ 36-324.1 of Little Rock
Revised Code of Ordinances (1988) to provide for the modification of various
procedures and land use regulations related to the UU Urban Use District,
Zoning Classification; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
ordinance will amend the Urban Use (UU) zoning district regulations to
fulfill a strategic action identified in the implementation plan of the
Downtown Master Plan. |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
To condemn one (1) commercial structure and to provide for summary
abatement procedures; to authorize the razing and removal of the structure
located at 3101 Asher Avenue in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A commercial structure located at
3101 Asher Avenue is dilapidated, unsightly, and dangerous. (Located in Ward
1) |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
To condemn one (1) commercial structure and to provide for summary
abatement procedures; to authorize the razing and removal of the structure
located at 4412 Asher Avenue in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A commercial structure located at
4412 Asher Avenue is dilapidated, unsightly, and dangerous. (Located in Ward
1) |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
To condemn one (1) commercial structure and to provide for summary
abatement procedures; to authorize the razing and removal of the structure
located at 4301 Western Hills Avenue/7609 Colonel Glenn Road in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A commercial structure located at
4301 Western Hills Avenue/7609 Colonel Glenn Road is dilapidated, unsightly,
and dangerous. (Located in Ward 7) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 24) |
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24.
ORDINANCE |
To establish transparency and reporting
requirements for Police Technology, to enhance public participation information
about technology decisions; and for other purposes. (Sponsored
by Director Antwan Phillips) Synopsis: This ordinance establishes
structured transparency, reporting, and public information requirements for
the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) regarding its acquisition and use of
technologies. The ordinance preserves existing procurement authorities and
CALEA accreditation standards while clarifying reporting, documentation, and
community information mechanisms to enhance public trust, accountability, and
informed policymaking. It does not restrict LRPD’s operational capabilities,
investigative tools, or emergency response functions. |
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 25) |
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25.
ORDINANCE |
Authorizing the Right-of-Way abandonment of Kanis Road located between
Atkins Street and Trumpler Street Right-of-Way; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the adjacent property
requests to abandon the excess Kanis Road right-of-way, located along the
north side of Kanis Road, between Atkins Street and Trumpler Street
(ROW). The area of abandonment is
approximately 27 feet by 290 feet (7,830 sq. ft.). |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 26) |
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26. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Boards & Commissions Appointments. |