Board of Directors Meeting

 

December 2, 2025, Agenda Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION:                      Director Dean Kumpuris

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

           

PRESENTATIONS

 

Recognizing World AIDS Day Proclamation

Sasaki Consultants 30 Crossing Masterplan Presentation

 

 

Modifications

 

 

ADDITIONS:

M-1 ORDINANCE

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.

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 19)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

10.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

11.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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. 

 

 

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.

 

 

13.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

14.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

16.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

17.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

18.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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. 

 

 

19.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

GROUPED ITEMS (Items 20 – 23)

20.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

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.

 

 

21.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

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)

 

 

22.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

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)

 

 

23.   ORDINANCE

Bard Communication

 

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)

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 24)

24.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 25)

25.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

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.).

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 26)

26.   EXECUTIVE      SESSION

Boards & Commissions Appointments.