Board of Directors Meeting

May 6, 2025, Agenda Meeting

6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

National Tennis Month Proclamation (May 6, 2025)

Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission Update (May 6, 2025)

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 13)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Larry Harris dba Harris Construction Management in an amount not to exceed $197,532.00, for the Rock Street Crosswalks 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 execute an agreement with Larry Harris, dba Harris Construction Management for Rock Street Crosswalks. (Located in Ward 1)

Board Communication

To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program or Recreational Trails Program Funds for Markham Street Sidepath, Phase 2; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for and if received, execute grant agreements with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for Markham Street Sidepath, Phase 2 from Kavanaugh Boulevard to Gill Street. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Turn-Key Mobile, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $159,852.70, for the purchase of forty-nine (49) Mobile Panasonic FZ-55JZ00KBM Toughbook Laptops with three (3)-year Warranties, 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 Turn-Key Mobile, Inc., for the purchase of forty-nine (49) mobile Panasonic FZ-55JZ00KBM Toughbook laptops with 3-year warranties.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bill’s Fence Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $66,475.00, for perimeter fence and gate installation at the Little Rock Police Department’s 12^th Street Substation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bill’s Fence Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $66,475.00, for installation of fencing and gates at LRPD’s 12^th Street Substation, to secure the premises and provide separate public parking for the adjoining business.

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16, 603 (February 18, 2025), to add four (4) more entities to those authorized to contract with the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, without Competitive Bids as part of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the addition of certain cooperative purchasing contracts to the approved list.

Board Communication

To certify Local Government endorsement of Headlands Tech Holdings, LLC, located at 15900 Arkansas Systems Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72223, 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 authorize the City Manager to certify local government endorsement of Headlands Tech Holdings, LLC, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, per AR Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the 2003 Consolidated Incentive Act.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $187,793.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) new bucket truck with chipper bed, 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 Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) New Bucket Truck with Chipper Bed for the Street Operations Division of the City’s Public Works Department.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Auto Group 6, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $56,500.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-450 4X4 Crew Cab Truck, 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 Smart Ford for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-450 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis for the Street Operations Division of the Public Works Department.

Board Communication

To set May 20, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing regarding the 2025 sources and uses of CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Funds from the United States Government; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding proposed uses of 2025 CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA funding, which the city expects to receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Z-9891-B: To set May 20, 2025, as the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s Action in approving a special use permit titled Tinnin Group Home 1 – Special Use Permit, Located at 205 North Woodrow Street, In the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Z-9892-B: To set May 20, 2025, as the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s Action in approving a special use permit titled Tinnin Group Home 2 – Special Use Permit, Located at 822 North Monroe Street, In the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Z-10064: To set May 20, 2025, as the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial for a rezoning from R-2 to R-4 for forty-five (45) lots, located along Mountain Vista Drive and Summit View Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Board Communication

To extend the Frida Plaza Temporary Entertainment District, for the dates of May 3, 2025, through December 28, 2025; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Plaza Frida is seeking board approval to extend a temporary entertainment district to honor and celebrate various aspects of Hispanic culture.

GROUPED ITEMS (Items 14 - 20)

Board Communication

Z-10117: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development- Commercial titled The Oyster Bar Employee Parking – PD-C, located at 109 South Booker Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 1 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.15-acre property from R-3 to PD-C to develop a parking lot for the employees of The Oyster Bar restaurant. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,343 (December 5, 2023), Ordinance No. 22,502 (August 6, 2024), Ordinance No. 22,554 (November 19, 2024), and Ordinance No. 22,566 (December 17, 2024), to adjust the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinances to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the General Fund, Street Fund, Vehicle Storage Fund, Parking Garage Fund, and Waste Disposal Fun; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: An ordinance to make ten (10) adjustments needed to be made to the 2024 Budget to adjust for changes in actual and anticipated revenues and expenditures.

Board Communication

To terminate the Little Rock Development District No. 1; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: An ordinance to terminate Little Rock Redevelopment District No. 1 following full payment of the principal and interest due on the Bonds.

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year service and parts contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for annual Heil parts and service for the City’s Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A sole-source Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., for Heil Parts and Service.

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year service and parts contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for annual Pierce parts and service for the City’s Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A sole-source Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC, for Pierce Parts and Service.

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,424 (March 19, 2024), to declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to extend the annual contract with Banner Fire Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for E-One parts and service for E-One equipment in the City’s Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A sole-source Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. for E-One Parts and Service. This APO is for one (1) year with no remaining renewals.

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year service and parts contract with J.A. Riggs Tractor Company, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for annual Caterpillar parts and service for the City’s Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A sole-source Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J.A. Riggs Tractor Company for Pierce Parts and Service.

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 21 - 29)

Approving the amended Bylaws of the Little Rock Land Bank Commission; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Board Communication

Z-10104: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Gonzalez Outdoor Market – PCD, located on the west side of Geyer Springs Road, approximately 0.4 mile south of Mabelvale Cut-Off, 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; 1 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 31.37-acre property from R-2 to PCD to allow for the development of an outdoor market. (Located in Ward 2)

Board Communication

Z:10069: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church – Parking Lot, located at 1015 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 5 ayes; 3 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.65-acre property from R-2 to PD-O to develop a parking lot to serve an existing church/school campus. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

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) (1^st reading on April 15, 2025) 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)

Board Communication

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) (1^st reading on April 15, 2025) 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)

Board Communication

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) (1^st reading on April 15, 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).

Board Communication

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) (1^st reading on April 15, 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.

Board Communication

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. (1^st reading on April 15, 2025) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: An ordinance to provide for the adoption of the reverse internet auction option for the purchase of goods and services.

Board Communication

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. (1^st reading on April 15, 2025) 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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 30)

30. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Boards & Commissions Appointments.