Board of Directors Meeting

May 20, 2025, Agenda Meeting

6:00 PM

INVOCATION: Director Capi Peck

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

JTS Financial Presentation

WITHDRAWALS:

6. RESOLUTION

(Withdrawn at staff’s request)

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $927,294.00, for the Indian Trail Sidewalk 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 Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., for the Indian Trail Sidewalk Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 3)

DEFERRALS:

28. ORDINANCE

(Deferral at applicant’s request)

Z-9891-B: Granting a Special Use Permit for property located at 205 North Woodrow Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, approving a Group Home in the “R3” District; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 2 recusals (McDonald & Hodges); 1 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Several residents living on N. Woodrow Street, represented by Barber Law Firm, are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R-3 zoned property at 205 N. Woodrow Street. (Located in Ward 3)

29. ORDINANCE

(Deferral at applicant’s request)

Z-9892-B: Granting a Special Use Permit for property located at 833 North Monroe Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, approving a Group Home in the “R2” District; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: David and Beth Deere are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R-2 zoned property at 822 N. Monroe Street. (Located in Ward 3)

ADDITIONS:

Board Communication

To ratify payments to SHI International Corp., and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SHI International Corp., to use PIT Funds in an amount not to exceed $225,121.34, for the Bonterra/Apricot Data Management System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SHI International Corp., and ratify previous uses of, to use Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment (PIT) Funds for the Bonterra/Apricot Data Management Software, as authorized by Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,603 (February 18, 2025) for use with PIT Programs.

Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 26)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $176,638.80, for the Arthur Lane Widening 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 Redstone Construction Group, Inc. for Arthur Lane Widening. (Located in Ward 6)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with H.W. Tucker Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,261,283.40, for the Vimy Ridge Road Widening Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with H.W. Tucker Company, Inc. for Vimy Ridge Road Widening. (Located in Ward 7)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to award a contract with Hope Lawncare in an amount not to exceed $118,947.60, for Right-of-Way mowing and trimming within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract with Hope Lawncare for Right-of-Way mowing and trimming.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to the Griffin Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $80,268.48, for Right-of-Way mowing and trimming within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the low bidder, The Griffin Group, LLC for right-of-way mowing and trimming within the City of Little Rock.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to the Griffin Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $77,866.35, for Right-of-Way mowing and trimming Phase III for Wards two (2) and seven (7) within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.

Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the low bidder, The Griffin Group, LLC for right-of-way mowing and trimming within the City of Little Rock.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $927,294.00, for the Indian Trail Sidewalk 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 Castillo Concrete Pool and Spa, Inc., for the Indian Trail Sidewalk Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Results Lawn Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $112,878.00, for the Montrose Drive Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Results Lawn Service, Inc., for the Montrose Drive Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 4)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Curtis Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $183,260.40, for the Buttermilk Road 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 Buttermilk Road Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 4)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Garnat Engineering LLC, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, for additional Engineering and Design for the North Van Buren, Hawthorne, and Country Club Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Contract for Professional Services with Garnat Engineering LLC for the North Van Buren, Hawthorne, and Country Club Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for additional sidewalk and access ramp replacement for “R” Street and Filmore Street 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 amendment to the construction contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc. for R Street and Fillmore Street Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Curtis Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $97,290.00, for the Morrison Court 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 Curtis Construction, Inc. for the Morrison Court Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 5)

Board Communication

To authorize the contract with All Service Electric, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $235,821.00, for the Shackleford Road at Colonel Glenn Road Intersection Improvements; 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 All Service Electric, Inc. for Shackleford Road at Col Glenn Intersection Improvements. (Located in Wards 6 & 7)

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Olsson Inc., in an amount not to exceed $104,800.00, to provide Engineering Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Olsson Inc., to provide engineering consulting services for the Little Rock Landfill.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Services Division, Cost-of-Services Rate Study and Operational Scan; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for a Cost-of-Service Rate Study and Operational Scan for Solid Waste Services Division.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a subaward agreement with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) School of Physical Sciences – Geology Program, in an amount not to exceed $38,984.00, to administer Environmental Protection Agency Wetland Development Program Grant Funds for Fourche Creek Water and Soil Sampling Research assistance; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a subaward agreement for research assistance, in compliance with the grant requirements, to provide Fourche Creek water and soil sampling at four to six locations for up to 24 months by UALR Geology Program students, including one graduate student and two undergraduate students.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Turf and Soil Management Contract Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $352,240.43, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of five (5) Baroness Diesel Mowers and 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 five (5) Baroness Diesel Mowers and attachments for Parks & Recreation’s Golf Courses at Rebsamen and First Tee.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00, for playground equipment replacement to the playground at Riverfront Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape Structures for replacement of the playground component at Riverfront Park.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Flynco, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,149,071.85, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the renovation of the Centre at University Facility to remodel and add to the existing structure to create a Senior Recreation Facility; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Flynco Inc., for construction renovations and additions to The Centre on University facilities to repurpose them for use as a Senior Recreation Facility.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Commerce Bank for Virtual Credit Card Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Commerce Bank for virtual credit card services.

Board Communication

To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by Warranty Deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to accept the land donation of the property located at 112 Edna Drive.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a contract and execute the necessary documents with Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of the building and property located at 1200 West 3^rd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, to house the Little Rock Police Departments Evidence and Property Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (“ARTS”) for the purchase of 1200 West 3^rd Street, Little Rock, AR, in the amount of $700,000.00, for the purpose of relocating the LRPD’s Property and Evidence division.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Agency Service Agreement to provide Fleet maintenance, repair, and fueling services for the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau vehicles and equipment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Agency Service Agreement with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide fleet maintenance, mechanical repairs, body work and fueling service for their fleet of vehicles. This agreement will have a term of one (1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1)-year terms.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with HD Roofing and Construction in an amount not to exceed $82,000.00, for the purposes of the Café Africa roof replacement project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: The Little Rock Zoo seeks a resolution to authorize an agreement between the Little Rock Zoo and HD Roofing and Construction for the purpose of replacing the Café Africa Roof.

Board Communication

To authorize the Mayor or City Manager to accept funds from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, in the amount not to exceed $78,800.00, to conduct Phase V of the Hillcrest National Register Historic District Resurvey, for training for Historic District Commissioners and Staff, and to fund continuing membership dues; to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute any and all necessary applications, agreements, and contracts for its administration; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to accept a grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for Phase V of the Hillcrest National Register Historic District resurvey, for training for the Historic District Commission's Commissioners and Staff, and for continuing membership dues in historic preservation-related organizations.

Z-10064: To set June 3, 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. (Deferred from May 6, 2025) Staff recommends approval.

Z-10127: To set June 3, 2025, as the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial for a Planned Zoning Development titled Orndorff #2 – PD-R, located at 1522 Hanger Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Items 27 - 29)

27. DISCUSSION

To approve the 2025 Sources and Uses of CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Funds from the United States Government.

Board Communication

Z-9891-B: Granting a Special Use Permit for property located at 205 North Woodrow Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, approving a Group Home in the “R3” District; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 2 recusals (McDonald & Hodges); 1 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: Several residents living on N. Woodrow Street, represented by Barber Law Firm, are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R-3 zoned property at 205 N. Woodrow Street. (Located in Ward 3)

Board Communication

Z-9892-B: Granting a Special Use Permit for property located at 833 North Monroe Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, approving a Group Home in the “R2” District; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: David and Beth Deere are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R-2 zoned property at 822 N. Monroe Street. (Located in Ward 3)

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 30 - 32)

To establish conditions to be met before the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will provide funds to the Metropolitan Housing Alliance in 2025; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Friday, Eldridge, and Clark, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to serve as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of Short-Term and Long-Term Financing Instruments; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, for Bond Counsel services for 2025.

Board Communication

Authorizing the issuance of a Promissory Note to provide Short-Term Financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition of real property; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to issue a short-term note in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for the acquisition and construction of Madison Heights Complexes I and II located at 1401 Madison Street in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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.