Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda
September 15, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Joan Adcock
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
George
Brown, Housing & Neighborhood Programs
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To appoint Nichetra MaGee as an At-Large
Representative for the Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission;
and for other purposes. |
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 17) |
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1. MOTION |
To approve the minutes of the April 7, 2015, Little Rock City Board of
Directors Meeting. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
G-25-217: To change the name of a portion of Mara Lynn Road, from the Mara Lynn
Road/North Bowman Road intersection to where Mara Lynn Road becomes Napa
Valley Drive, to Napa Valley Drive; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The owners of the Bristol Park Apartments,
located at 12201 Mara Lynn Road, are requesting that the name of Mara Lynn
Road, from the Mara Lynn Road/North Bowman Road intersection to where Mara
Lynn Road becomes Napa Valley Drive, be changed Napa Valley Drive. (Located in Ward 5). |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To appropriate $500,000.00 from the Economic Development Fund of the
3/8-Cent Sales and Compensating Use Tax receipts for Dassault Falcon Jet to
construct infrastructure on property controlled by the Little Rock Airport
Commission; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager
to commit $500,000 from the City’s 3/8-Cent Capital Project allocation
for Job Recruitment/Economic Development to Dassault Falcon Jet to serve as
match for a $1,500,000 grant from the Arkansas Economic Development
Commission’s (AEDC’s) Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund and for the
construction of infrastructure at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National
Airport. (Located in Ward 1) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dayco
Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,240.00, for the
construction of required upgrades for the Elephant Exhibit at the Little Rock
Zoo; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager
to execute a contract with Dayco Construction, Inc., in the amount of $75,200
plus 20% for contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $90,240. The
improvements are required by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for
the Elephant Exhibit protective contact. Construction will include extension
of bollards, installation of a new gate, relocation of an existing gate and
the addition of shade structures. (Located in Ward 3) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to purchase the 2016 Little Rock Marathon
Finisher’s Medals from Hasty Awards, in the amount of $56,619.50; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to purchase the 2016 Little Rock Marathon Finisher’s Medals in the amount of
$56,619.50. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Township Builders, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $183,777.60, for the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park
Bridge; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Township Builders, Inc. Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery
Park Bridge Replacement, Project No. 14-004, Bid No. 15-018. (Located in Ward 1) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Township Builders, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $342,165.60, for North Pine Street Improvements; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Township Builders, Inc., for improvements to North Pine
Street, Project No. 13-3-061, Bid No. 15-019. (Located in Ward 3) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Township Builders, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $852,804.00, for Malloy Street Improvements; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Township Builders, Inc., for improvements to Malloy Street
from 42nd Street to Col. Glenn Road, Project No. 13-6-002, Bid No.
15-017. (Located in Ward 6) |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $150,114.00, for Longlea Court Drainage Improvements;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for improvements to Longlea
Court Drainage, Project No. 13-3-103, Bid No. 15020. (Located in Ward 4) |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, in an amount not
to exceed $252,662.30, for the Engineering Services for the North Cantrell
Road at Gill Street Bridge Replacement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve an
Engineering Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the North Cantrell
Road at Gill Street Bridge replacement project, AHTD No. 061121, Bid No.
14120. (Located in Ward 1) |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $139,836.00, for Breckenridge Drive and Gristmill Road
Drainage Improvements; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for the Breckenridge Drive
project, Project No. 13-4-108 and Gristmill Road Drainage, Project No.
13-4-102; Bid No. 15-012. (Located in
Ward 4) |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To certify local government endorsement of Martial Arts Services, Inc.,
to be located at 1800 Riverfront Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate
in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15-4-2706(D) of
the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ross Sparks
Builders, Inc., for the remodeling of the Little Rock Police Department
helicopter hanger, crew quarters and surrounding area improvements; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Ross Sparks Builders, Inc., for the remodeling of the Police helicopter
hanger, crew quarters and other improvements at 11400 Ironton Road. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to
utilize Federal-Aid Funds for the University Avenue Adaptive Signal Control
Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a transfer of $127,147.29 to the Little Rock Airport Commission,
in addition to other monies, for its share of the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax Receipt not previously forwarded by the Arkansas
Department of Finance and Administration on Aviation Fuel Taxes; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the reimbursement
of 3/8-Cent Capital Sales and Compensating Use Tax receipts to the Little
Rock Airport Commission that should have been sent to the Airport for
Aviation Fuel Tax levies. |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the purchase of a Wireless X-Ray Machine, X-Ray Panels and
DR Processor for $84,570.00, to be used by the Little Rock Zoo; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to enter into a contract
with Idexx Laboratories for the
purchase of an Idexx Elitevision
Wireless DR System (a wireless X-Ray Machine, X-Ray panels and DR processor)
for use by the Little Rock Zoo. |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,440 (February 7, 2012)
to make appointment to the Little Rock Citizens Evaluation of New Tax (LR
Cent) Committee; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 18 - 23) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-5936-M: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 2.75-acre property located west of 17901 Chenal Parkway is
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,
(1.94 acres) and OS, Open Space District, (0.81 acres) to C-3, General
Commercial District. (Located in Ward 5) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9055: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 0.55-acre property located at 2004 Junior Deputy Road is
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,
to R-4, Two (2)-Family District. (Located
in Ward 6) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-9056: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 0.16-acre property located at 109 North Palm Street is
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from O-3, General Office District,
to R-3, Single-Family District. (Located
in Ward 3) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as
structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement
procedures; directing the City Manager to take such action as is necessary to
raze and remove said structures; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Three (3) residential structures in a
severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative
environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which it is
located. All notices have been mailed
in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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22. ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 2 of the Little Rock, Arkansas, Revised Code of
Ordinances to extend the term of the Banking Services Contract; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance would extend the banking
services contract from every two (2) years with optional annual renewals, not
to exceed two renewals to every two (2) years with the option to renew for
five (5) additional one (1)-year terms under the same terms and conditions. The proposed ordinance would extend the
maximum term of the banking services contract from four (4) to seven (7)
years. The ordinance would also extend the termination clause of the banking
service contract to 180 days to allow for sufficient time to rebid for
services and for the conversion to the new financial institution. |
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23. ORDINANCE |
To condemn a certain structure at 3715 Elam Street in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health hazard; to provide
for summary abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as
is necessary to raze and remove said structure; including, but not limited
to, a court order to remove the owner from the property while the demolition
occurs; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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SEPARATE
ITEMS (Items 24 – 25) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
To condemn a certain structure in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as
a structural, fire and health hazard; providing for summary abatement
procedures; directing the City Manager to take such action as is necessary to
raze and removed said structure; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (Deferred from March 3, 2015) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure located at 1924
Commerce Street has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and
detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of the City of Little Rock. (Located in Ward 1) |
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25. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Towing Service Contract
with each company that responded successfully to the City’s request for
qualifications; and for other purposes.
Staff
recommends approval. |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a specific item
which is not already on the Agenda.
This time is allotted for any person to express a written or oral
viewpoint, grievance, or other message to the Board of Directors. Board Members may ask questions of the
speaker or make a relevant comment after the presentation has been
completed. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes
is allotted for citizen communications each meeting. No advance permission is required, but
persons wishing to address the City Board are required to fill out a yellow
card listing the specific subject to be addressed and hand it to the City
Clerk upon arrival. 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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