April 15, 2025, Board Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director
Virgil Miller
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
National Development Week Proclamation
Metropolitan Housing Alliance Presentation, Nicholas Sarpy
– Chief Finance Officer
Legislative Update
Modifications
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Authorizing the Executive Director of the Little
Rock Port Authority to enter into a contract with Amazon.com LLC, to sell
approximately one hundred seven (107) acres of land; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. |
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To amend Little Rock, Ark., 16,372 (July 16,
2024), to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with
Wagner General Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $118,367.73, for
additional renovations and repairs to Temporary Fire Station No, 9; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Little Rock Fire Department
requesting to amend Little Rock, Ark. Resolution No.
16,372, (July 16, 2024), to increase the contract with Wagner General Contractors, Inc., by an additional
$118,367.73, which includes a 15% contingency. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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11. RESOLUTION (Deferred at staff’s request) |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Turf and Soil Management Contract Services, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $221,001.95, for the purchase of two (2) Baroness Model LM315
Green Mowers with attachments, for the Rebsamen Golf Course and First Tee;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Turf and Soil Management
Contract Services, LLC, for the purchase of two (2) Baroness Model LM315
Greens Mowers and attachments for Parks & Recreation’s Golf Courses at
Rebsamen and First Tee. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 17) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $168,100.80,
for the Ward Four Sidewalks Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement
Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc. for the
Ward 4 sidewalks improvement project. (Located in Ward 4) |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $353,779.20, for the Ward Six Sidewalks Improvement Project; and for
other purposes. (Funding from
the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc. for the
Ward 6 sidewalks improvement project. (Located in Ward 6) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with R Valadez Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$86,050.01, for the Shackleford Road Drainage Improvement Project; and for
other purposes. (Funding from
the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager
to execute an agreement with R Valadez Construction, Inc. for Shackleford Road Drainage Improvement Project.
(Located in Ward 6) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Curtis Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$477,570.00, for the Taylor Loop 15808 Drainage Improvement Project; and for
other purposes. (Funding from
the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Curtis Construction, Inc., for
the Taylor Loop 15808 Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 5) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with All Service Electric, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$619,860.60, for the Chenal at Gamble Intersection Improvement Project; and
for other purposes. (Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement
Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with All Service Electric, Inc.,
for Chenal at Gamble Intersection Improvements. (Located in Ward 6) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,295
(April 16, 2024), authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year
contract extension with JTS Financial Services, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $95,000.00, for Employment Benefit Consultation Services; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to extend the existing agreement with JTS Financial Services,
LLC for the period of May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, for Benefit Consultation,
Data Analytics, Reconciliation Services, web-based Benefit Administration
& Enrollment Services, and ACA reporting; with the option to add COBRA
Administration, FSA/DCP Administration, and a Dedicated Customer Service
Platform. This represents year five (5) of a seven (7) year contract term. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Professional Account Management, LLC, also known as Duncan
Solutions, for an Integrated Parking Management System for the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, for Devices and Services for Parking Citations and Parking
Management System; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
for an Integrated Parking Management System with Professional Account
Management, LLC, for a three (3) year term. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To transfer Title Property to Anthony Lemons,
owner of Nomel Properties from the City of Little Rock, to be used for
Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To reverse blight, increase
home ownership and stability of property values, provide affordable housing,
improve the health and safety of neighborhoods, the Land Bank Commission
would like to transfer the 6,068 square foot property located at 3019 W 16th
Street for the construction of a single-family home. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Vehicle Services Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$76,945.14, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) Flex
Max Rotary Column Lift for the Fleet Landfill Storage Shop; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vehicle Services Group, LLC,
for the purchase of one (1) Flex Max Rotary Column Lift for the Fleet
Landfill Storage Shop. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $55,730.03, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one
(1) Toro Procore 648S 23HP Aerator, for the Rebsamen Golf Course; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Jerry Pate Turf &
Irrigation, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Toro Procore 648S 23HP Aerator,
for the Rebsamen Golf Course. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Turf and Soil Management Contract Services, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $221,001.95, for the purchase of two (2) Baroness Model LM315
Green Mowers with attachments, for the Rebsamen Golf Course and First Tee;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Turf
and Soil Management Contract Services, LLC, for the purchase of two (2) Baroness Model LM315 Greens Mowers and attachments
for Parks & Recreation’s Golf Courses at Rebsamen and First Tee. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with All Access Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$188,955.91, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) Demo
Model 90HD + Spider Bucket Lift, for the Urban Forestry Division of 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 All Access Equipment, Inc. for
the purchase of (1) Demo Model 90HD+ Spider Bucket Lift with less than 10
operation hours for Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry Department. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Bale Chevrolet Company, in an amount not to exceed $91,900.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 AWD Crew Cab Trucks, for the Street Operations Division of the
City’s Public Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bale Chevrolet Company for the
purchase of two (2) 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado AWD Crew Cab Trucks for the
Public Works Street Operations Division. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 12,267
(March 19, 2024), to extend the contract term to December 31, 2025, with the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS”), to provide community
violence reduction services and activities to the residents of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to provide an extension of the contract with UAMS, to
continue to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to
the residents of the City of Little Rock. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To certify Local Government Endorsement of
Lexicon, Inc., located at 8900 Fourche Dam Pike, 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: A resolution to certify
local government endorsement of Lexicon, Inc. to participate in the Arkansas
Tax Back Program for the following expansion project plan to their corporate
headquarters and steel fabrication operations at the Port of Little Rock,
Arkansas. |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Engineering Services Contract with Cromwell Architects
Engineers. Inc., in an amount not to exceed $441,500.00, plus applicable
taxes and fees, to develop a Master Plan with Construction Renderings for
Reservoir Park Redevelopment; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a professional engineering services contract with
Cromwell Architects & Engineers for development of a Reservoir Park
Master Plan A with construction renderings. |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,618
(March 4, 2025), to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,269,999.98,
which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency amount for Site Grading and
Utilities for the Little Rock Micro Home Village; and for other purposes. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 18 - 23) |
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18.
ORDINANCE |
MSP2025-01: To amend the Master Street Plan (Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No.
22,180), to relocate a proposed collector extension South of Pride Valley
Road near Piper Lane; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An
ordinance to amend the Master Street Plan (MSP) to realign a proposed
collector toward the western boundary of the property. (Located in ETJ) |
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19.
ORDINANCE |
Z-7069-E: To approve a Planned Zoning
Development and to establish a Revised Planned Development – Commercial
titled Tisdale Properties Self Storage-Revised PD-C, located at 8500 West
Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1
open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 1.87-acre property from PD-C to Revised PD-C
to allow additions to an approved self-storage facility. (Located in Ward 4) |
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20.
ORDINANCE |
Z:10036: 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 March
18, 2025) (Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 3 nays; 1 absent, and 1 open
position) (Deferred from March 18, 2025) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 12.27-acre property located at the southeast and southwest
corners of Highway 10 and Chalamont Drive is requesting that the property be
reclassified from R-2. Single-Family District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
District and OS, Open Space District. |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
LU2024-19-01:
To amend the Land Use
Plan in the Chenal Planning District, at the Southeast and Southwest Corner
of Highway 10 and Chalamont Drive from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood
Commercial (NC); and for other purposes. (Deferred from March 18, 2025) (Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; 3 nays; 1 absent, and 1 open position) (Deferred from March
18, 2025) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
To approve a Land Use Plan Map amendment in the Pinnacle Planning District at
the Southwest and Southeast Corner of Highway 10 and Chalamont Drive from
Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 2,
Article IV, Division 4 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances (1988); to
provide for the adoption of the Reverse Internet Auction Option for the
purchase of Goods and Services; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to
provide for the adoption of the reverse internet auction option for the
purchase of goods and services. |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
To abolish and dissolve
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas Residential Housing and Public Facilities
Board; prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to
authorize the dissolution and abolishment of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas Residential Housing and Public Facilities Board as it is no longer
needed to perform the functions for which it was formed. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 24) |
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24.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Cellular Data Solutions, LLC. In an
amount not to exceed $140,334.89, for the purchase of forty-nine (49)
Cradlepoint R1900 Mobile Routers, forty-nine (49) Panorama Reef Sharkee
External Antennas, supporting equipment, and three (3)-year Netcloud
Subscription Service, to outfit Patrol Units to support the needs of 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 Cellular Data Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of 49
Cradlepoint R1900 Mobile Routers with embedded 5G Modems, 49 Panorama Reef Sharkee External Antennas,
supporting equipment, and a 3-year Mobile NetCloud
Subscription to support the hardware in Little Rock Police
Department patrol units. |
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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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