Board of Directors Meeting

 

October 15, 2024, Board Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION:                      Director Virgil Miller

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Raffle Drawing

National Association of Reentry Professionals, Inc. Update

 

 

Modifications

 

 

ADDITIONS:

M-1 ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Map

A-348: To accept the Trex Annexation, to add certain lands to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to zone said land to I-3 Heavy Industrial District; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 Open Position) Staff recommends approval.

 

 

Synopsis: To accept the annexation of some 292 acres into the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and to zone the area to I-3 Heavy Industrial District.

 

 

 

M-2 RESOLUTION

To authorize the Mayor to enter into a Letter of Intent with Bernhard Energy, LLC, and the Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, to create a Sustainable Energy District; to determine the feasibility of the City to participate in such a program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

Agenda

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 19)

 

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Temple Inc., in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00, to upgrade the School Zone Flasher Systems in the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Temple, Inc., to upgrade the School Zone Flasher Systems in the City of Little Rock.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Little Rock School District for the Sustainable Implementation of the Community School Model; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Little Rock School District for the 2024-2025 School Year for the sustainable implementation of the Community School Model.

 

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission to provide Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Services at the Little Rock National Airport; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Services at the Little Rock National Airport.

 

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To transfer Title Property to E&Y Development, LLC, via Quit Claim Deed for property sold by the City of Little Rock, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission:  7 ayes; 0 nays; and 4 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution granting authority to transfer property located 2306 South Valmar Street to John Pemberton and Erica York owners of E&Y Development, LLC, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To transfer Title to MW Enterprises, LLC, via Warranty Deed for property sold by the City of Little Rock to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission:  7 ayes; 0 nays; and 4 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution granting authority to transfer property located 1816 South Schiller Street to Mel Wyatt, owner of MW Enterprises, LLC, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with AJS Homes, LLC, and Renaissance LLC, for an amount not to exceed $622,409.57, for Construction Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Approval to allow the City Manager to enter into contracts to develop three (3) new single-family homes utilizing HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to provide homeownership opportunities to low to moderate-home buyers in Ward 6.

 

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the Little Rock Police Department Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application and a Memorandum of Understanding with Pulaski County; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the Little Rock Police Department Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application and a Memorandum of Understanding with Pulaski County. The Municipal allocation of the grant fund is $258,179.00, with Pulaski County allocation at $41,964.00 for a total grant funding of $300,143.00.

 

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ProMas, LLC, to provide Network Security Support, in an amount not to exceed $271,104.00, plus applicable taxes and fees; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: To renew Check Point Firewall Support and Security subscriptions to support the security of the City’s network locations and add security protection to email and collaborate applications.

 

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $83,512.44, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of ten (10) Mobile Radio Systems for the Little Rock Emergency Communications Department, utilizing the Arkansas State Contract Purchasing Agreement; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Motorola for the purchase of Motorola APX N70 Portable Radios in an amount not to exceed $83,512.44, for the Little Rock Emergency Communications Department. 

 

 

 

10.  RESOLUTION

 

To amend Little Rock, ARK., Resolution No. 15,848 (December 20, 2022), regarding a contract with Flashparking, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $703,145.22, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of parking access and revenue control stations for the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau; and for other purposes.

Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to amend the contract with Flashparking, Inc., by increasing the total by $90,077.62.

 

 

 

11.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the cost-sharing construction costs for Improvements of Public Right-of-Way Infrastructure; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to approve cost sharing on sidewalk improvements for the southwest corner of Capitol and Main Street.

 

 

 

12.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

Of intent to request bids to retain Private-Sector Construction Project Managers for the Sports Complexes and other large projects in Hindman and War Memorial Park, provided that the 3/8-Cent Sales and Compensating Use Tax within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for General Operational Purposes and the 5/8-Cent Sales and Compensating Use within the City of Little Rock, to be used for General Capital purposes are approved by the Electorate of the City of Little Rock on November 5, 2024; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Kumpuris)

 

Synopsis: The Resolution, contingent upon passage of the 3/8-cent and 5/8-cent sales tax on November 5, 2024, General Election ballot, would direct City of Little Rock procurement staff to conduct a Request for Proposals for private-sector construction project managers for various large projects to be funded by the sales tax.

 

 

13.  RESOLUTION

To make an Appointment to the Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

14.  RESOLUTION

 

Appointing Assessors for the Riverdale Levee Improvement District No. 134 of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

15.  RESOLUTION

To set November 4, 2024, as the date for a Public Hearing to form and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No. 2024-001 (The Grove at Old Oak Special Improvement District); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

16.  RESOLUTION

To set November 4, 2024, as the date for a Public Hearing to form and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No. 2024-002 (Teton Valley); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

17.  RESOLUTION

To set November 4, 2024, as the date for a Public Hearing to form and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No. 2024-003 (Teton Valley Recreation District); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

18.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To create the District at Breckenridge Temporary Entertainment District, for the dates of October 16, 2024, to December 31, 2024; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to create the District at Breckenridge Temporary Entertainment District. (Located in Ward 4)

 

 

19.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To create the Plaza Frida Temporary Entertainment District, for the dates of October 27, 2024, November 2, 2024, November 16, 2024, and November 30, 2024; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to create the Plaza Frida Temporary Entertainment District. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 20 - 27)

 

20.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

Sketch 4

Sketch 5

Sketch 6

Sketch 7

Sketch 8

 

Z-9407-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Residential Development titled Village at Whispering Hills – Revised PRD, located at the South side of Quartz Rock Drive at Slate Rock Drive, 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; 1 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the 2.04 acres of property from R-2 to Revised PRD Development for 12 additional lots. (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

 

21.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z-9904-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Commercial titled CSA Logistics – Revised PD-C, located at 8801 Dreher Lane, City of Litte Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:  9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.24-acre property from R-2 to Revised PD-C to incorporate the property into an existing auto repair business to the south. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

22.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

 

Z-10031: Reclassifying 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; 1 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.502-acre property located south of 7 Office Park Drive is requesting that the property be reclassified from “C-2” to “C-3”. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

 

23.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

 

Z-10038: Approving a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Residential titled Gregory – PD-R, located at 709 – 717 West 32nd Street, City of Litte Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:  9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.40-acre property from R-3 to PD-R to allow a three (3) lot residential development. (Located in Ward 1)



 

24.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Map

MSP2024-01: to amend the Master Street Plan (Ordinance No. 22,180), to remove a proposed Collector Extension on West 57th Street between Geyer Springs Road and Mabelvale Pike from the Master Street Plan Map; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: An ordinance to amend the Master Street Plan (MSP) to remove a proposed portion of West 57th Street, a Collector on the Master Street Plan, extending from Geyer Springs Road and connecting to Mabelvale Pike before the intersection with South University. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

25.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to execute a sole-source agreement with Pulaski County Imagination Library, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to promote Early Childhood Literacy, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source agreement with Pulaski County Imagination Library to promote early childhood literacy.

 

 

26.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and enter into a sole-source contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $107,837.60, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the Annual Software Subscription and Maintenance Renewal; and for other purposes.

 

Synopsis: To authorize City Manager to dispense with competitive bids and enter into a Sole-Source Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (formerly known as Socrata), for the Annual Software Renewal and Maintenance for the City’s Data Hub and Citizen Connect sites.

 

 

27.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To establish the rate of taxation of property for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be collected in the year 2025 for various funds of the City of Little Rock; To declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Adoption of the ordinance levying Property Taxes to be paid on real and personal property located within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 28)

 

 

28.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

 

Z-10021: Approving a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Residential titled E&Y Development, LLC – PD-R, located at 117 Rice Street, Litte Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 4 ayes; 6 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicants, Erica York and J.D. Pemberton, are appealing the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial for the E&Y Development, LLC- PD-R, located at 117 Rice Street. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 29)

 

29.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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. (Deferred from October 2, 2024) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution that authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with each wrecker service company that responded successfully to the City’s request for qualifications.

 

 

 

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.