Board of Directors Meeting

 

September 9, 2025, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for September 16, 2025, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 8)

1.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Crafton Tull & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,840.00, for final design and environmental clearance for the Rose Creek Trail Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract for Professional Services with Crafton Tull & Associates, Inc., for final design and environmental clearance for the Rose Creek Trail. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

2.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To transfer title property located at 2804 W. 14th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to: LaQuinta Cloud from the City of Little Rock, to be used for neighborhood revitalization programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to transfer the title property located at 2804 W. 14th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to LaQuinta Cloud from the City of Little Rock, to be used for neighborhood revitalization programs.

 

 

3.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To transfer title property to Ms Newcon, LLC, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for neighborhood revitalization programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to transfer title property to MS Newcon, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for neighborhood revitalization programs.

 

4.    RESOLUTION

To authorize a five (5) year extension of the interlocal agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and Pulaski County, Arkansas, granting the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (“LRAA”) d/b/a Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (“MEMS”) an exclusive franchise to continue to provide Ambulance Services to Pulaski County, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

5.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a second contract amendment to extend the Downtown Ambassador Program with Mydatt Services, Inc., d/b/a Block by Block, and the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for the final one (1)-year term extension; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for the Downtown Ambassador Program with Mydatt Services, Inc., d/b/a Block by Block.

 

 

6.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $149,602.62, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of two (2) Toro Workman HDX Utility Vehicles with Multi Pro WM Sprayers, for the Rebsamen Park 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 Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation for the purchase of two (2) Toro Workman HDX Utility Vehicles with Multi Pro WM Sprayers for the Parks & Recreation Rebsamen Park Golf Course and First Tee.

 

 

7.    RESOLUTION

 

Supporting the Quapaw Tribe’s request to the Secretary of the Interior to place approximately five (5) acres of land located at the Port of Little Rock into a trust for the benefit of the Quapaw Nation; and for other purposes.

 

 

8.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a Public Service agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide support for their protection of Congressional Events and protective operations in the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a Public Service Agreement with the US Capitol Police (“USCP”) to provide support and enhancements for the USCP’s protection mission for Congressional events and USCP protective operations within the Little Rock Police Department’s (“LRPD”) jurisdiction.

 

 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 9 - 17)

9.     RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clifton Historic District Resources, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $72,549.00, to resurvey a portion of the Hillcrest National Register Historic District; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clifton Historic Resources, LLC to resurvey a portion of the Hillcrest National Register Historic District.

 

 

10.  RESOLUTION

To set October 6, 2025, as the date of public hearing on an appeal of the administrative official for the Planning and Development Department’s action in denying a driveway width of 52 feet on the R-2 Zoned Property located at 2601 North University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

11.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Born to Build, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $57,600.00, for Asbestos Abatement and Demolition of unsafe Commercial Building located at 1224 South Ringo Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Born to Build, LLC. for asbestos abatement, demolition, and debris removal for an unsafe commercial building. Located at 1224 South Ringo Street.   

 

 

12.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z-5099-J: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Northwest Territory (Lots 9F-9J) – PCD, located on the North Side of Cantrell Road, approximately 800 feet west of Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 7.11-acre property from C-3 to PCD to allow a five (5) lot commercial development.  (located in Ward 5)

 

 

13.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z: 9858-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Master Company – PCD, located at 9911 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends denial.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the .22- acre property from O-3 to PCD to allow commercial use of an existing building. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

14.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

 

Z:10173: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Mays/Harris – PD-R, located at 3201 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the .31- acre property from R-3 to PD-R to allow a four (4) unit residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

15.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z:10181: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Orndorff #2 – PD-R, located at the Southwest Corner of E. 15th Street and Hanger Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the .11- acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow a two (2) lot single-family residential development.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

16.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

Sketch 4

 

Z:10182: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Orndorff #3- PD-R, located immediately North of 1508 Hanger Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the .16- acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow a two (2) lot single-family residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

17.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

 

Z:10183: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Orndorff #4-Pd-R, located immediately North of 1614 College Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the .17-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow a two (2) lot single-family residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 18)

18.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

To amend Little Rock, ARK. Rev Code Chapter 2 Article VI, Division 4, Section 2-242(e)(1) of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances (1988) to expedite the completion of Small Professional Service Contracts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: An ordinance to amend the Little Rock City Code, Rev. (1988) (“LRC”) § 2-242(e)(1) to remove the requirement for professional service contracts of $5,000 or less to be reviewed by the City’s Board of Directors (“Board”).

 

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Items 19)

19.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Sketch

Z-10118-A: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission’s Action in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Multisectional Manufactured home on the R-2 Zoned Property located in the 8800 Block of Bunch Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends denial..

 

Synopsis: Lisa Ginn is appealing the Planning Commission’s Approval of a conditional use permit application to allow a multi-sectional manufactured home on the R-2 zoned property in the 8800 Block of Bunch Road. (Located in Ward 7)