February 5, 2019
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Gene Fortson
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 9) |
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1. MOTION |
To approve the
minutes of the December 3, 2018, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings;
and the December 11, 2018, Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened
Meeting. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To February 19,
2019, as the date for a public hearing to consider the issuance of Water
Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing betterments and
improvements to the City’s Water Reclamation System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority
is requesting that a public hearing to be held to consider the issuance of up
to $18,000,000.00 in principal amount of Water Reclamation System Revenue
Bonds the acquisition, construction and equipping of betterments and
improvements to the System. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Clark Machinery, for a total
purchase price of $66,450.00, for the purchase of one (1) Asphalt Roller for
the Public Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Clark Machinery for the purchase
of one (1) Asphalt Roller for the Public Works Department. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to execute Quitclaim Deeds to donate undeveloped property owned by the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to Depaul, USA, to be utilized for
Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank: 8
ayes and 0 nays. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: In an effort maximize the Land Bank’s
revitalization efforts, the Land Bank Commission and City Staff would like to
donate the properties located at 2701 Barber Street, 2705 Welch Street, 2800
Welch Street and 2818 Welch Street.
The four (4) undeveloped parcels are vacant lots being donated to
DePaul, USA. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute all documents required for the
purchase and demolition of the property located at 3 Curtis Cove for Flood
Mitigation purposes; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the Mayor, City Manager and City
Clerk to execute agreements and deeds for the purchase and demolition of the
property located at 3 Curtis Cove for Flood Mitigation purposes. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to enter into a Transfer Agreement for Ownership of right-of-way from
the Arkansas State Highway Commission for Kanis Road, Shackleford Road and
Markham Street; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute
agreements and deeds for the transfer of ownership of the right-of-way of
Shackelford Road, in the general area of Kanis Road to Markham Street, from
the Arkansas Department of Transportation. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Cruse Uniforms and Equipment,
Inc., in the total cost of $187,841.55, for the purchase of Duty and Practice
Ammunition for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to purchase duty and practice ammunition from Cruse
Uniforms and Equipment, Inc., through State Contract No. 4600033832. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an Extension Agreement with the Little Rock
Convention and Visitors Bureau to manage and operate the Little Rock River
Market and Riverfest Amphitheater for a twelve (12)-month term beginning
January 1, 2019; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This resolution allows the City to partner
with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to operate and manage the
Little Rock River Market and Riverfest Amphitheater for one (1), twelve
(12)-month period. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Rainey Electronics, Inc., for a
total purchase price of $225,043.35, for the purchase of new scoreboards for
twenty-seven (27) locations throughout the City of Little Rock’s Parks
System; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to purchase new scoreboards from Rainey Electronics, Inc., for twenty-seven
(27) locations throughout the City’s Parks System. |
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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 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.
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 10 - 14) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-9380:
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. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 11.441-acre property
located at 15123 Alexander Road is requesting that the property be
reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to AF, Agriculture and
Forestry District. (Located in Ward 7) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the total cost of
$140,313.00, excluding taxes, for the purchase of forty (40) Less-Than-Lethal
Electronic Control Devises, including Holsters, Cameras, Warranties and Taser
Cartridges for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to award a Sole-Source Purchase Order to Axon Enterprise,
Inc., as the sole manufacturer for Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control
Devices and to purchase forty (40) devices and the related holsters cameras,
and warranties, as well as Taser cartridges for practice and duty purposes. |
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12. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to The Lilly Company, in an amount not to exceed
$76,750.00, for the purchase of two (2) GO-4 Interceptor Carts for the Public
Works Department; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase Order
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with The Lilly Company
for the purchase of two (2) GO-4 Interceptor Carts for the Public Works
Parking Enforcement Division. |
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13. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to Sunbelt Fire, in an amount not to exceed
$270,000.00, for E-One Fire Trucks Parks and Services for the Fleet Services
Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase Order
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sunbelt Fire for E-One
Parts and Service. |
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14. ORDINANCE |
To create the
Age-Friendly Little Rock Commission;
to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 15) |
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15.
RESOLUTION |
A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Board of
Adjustment (2 positions); City Beautiful Commission (3 positions); Little
Rock Parks and Recreation Commission (1 position); Little Rock Sustainability
Commission (15 positions); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors (3 positions);
MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (13 positions); Racial &
Cultural Diversity Commission (3 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (1
position). |