March 3, 2020
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Lance Hines
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Arkansas Employment Career Center
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To appoint Friday,
Eldredge & Clark, LLP, as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of
Little Rock, Arkansas, Refunding and Revenue Bonds for the purpose of
refunding the outstanding 2003 Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Downtown Parking Projects) and financing land acquisition and the
construction of a parking garage; and providing for other matters in
connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, to act as Bond Counsel
for the proposed issuance of Little Rock, Arkansas, Refunding and Revenue
Bonds for the purpose of refunding the outstanding 2003 Capital Improvement
and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Downtown Parking Projects) and financing land
acquisition and the construction of a parking garage. |
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M-2 RESOLUTION |
To appoint Crews
and Associates, Inc., as Bond Underwriter for the proposed issuance of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Refunding and Revenue Bonds for the purpose of refunding the
outstanding 2003 Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Downtown
Parking Projects) and financing land acquisition and the construction of a
parking garage; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with Crews and Associates, Inc., to act as underwriter for the
proposed issuance of Little Rock, Arkansas, Refunding and Revenue Bonds for
the purpose of refunding the outstanding 2003 Capital Improvement and
Refunding Revenue Bonds (Downtown Parking Projects) and financing land
acquisition and the construction of a parking garage. |
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M-3 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Baldwin & Shell Construction
Company for Demolition Services for the Little Rock Police Department
Headquarters Project; and for other purposes.
Staff
recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 8) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc.,
in the amount not to exceed $236,969.10, for the 6th Street
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: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., for the 6th
Street Drainage Improvements, Project No. 01-16-DR-10, Bid No. 794. (Located in Ward 1) |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a Construction Observation Contract with
McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$400,000.00, for the 2019 - 2021 Street Resurfacing Programs; 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: To authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Construction
Observation Services for the 2019 - 2021 Street Resurfacing Programs. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Goodyear Tires, Looney’s Tires and
Southern Tire Mart, for an annual purchase amount not to exceed $100,000.00,
for the purchase of Commercial Tires for the Fleet Services Department; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
an annual contract with Goodyear Tires, Looney’s Tires and Southern Tire Mart
for Commercial Tires. This contract is
for (1)-year, with an option to renew each year up to two (2) additional
years. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Mid-South for an annual
purchase amount not to exceed $130,000.00, for Vermeer Parts for the Fleet
Services Department; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
an annual contract with Vermeer Mid-South.
This contract is for one (1)-year, with an option to renew each year
up to two (2) additional years. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with GPS Insight, in a total annual
amount not to exceed $115,000.00, for GPS Services for the Fleet Services
Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
an annual contract with GPS Insight for GPS Services. This contract is for one (1)-year, with an
option to renew each year up to two (2) additional years. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to accept a donation
of property located on Cobb Street; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To accept a donation of land approximately
one-half acre in size adjacent and east of West Central Community Center. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Soos Stained Glass, for an amount
not to exceed $57,074.23, which includes a base bid plus taxes and
contingency, for the installation of historic exterior storm windows on the
U.S. Arsenal Building located within MacArthur Park; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Soos Stained Glass for the installation of exterior storm
windows on the City of Little Rock’s U.S. Arsenal Building located within
MacArthur Park. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the use of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring
three (3) separate properties for the expansion and improvements to Crump
Park; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Attorney to use
eminent domain to complete acquisition of three properties located at 819,
821 and 823 West 33rd Street.
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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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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 9 - 11) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
Z-9484:
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 six (6) lots located at
1705, 1709, 1719, 1919, 1921 and 1923 South Cedar Street is requesting that
the zoning be reclassified from R-3, Single-Family District, to R-4,
Two-Family District, (with conditions). (Located in Ward 1) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-9487:
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 denial. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.2945-acre property (two
(2) lots), located at 2112 and 2114 Wilson Road is requesting that the zoning
be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family
District. (Located in Ward 6) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-9488:
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 denial. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.31-acre property (two
(2) lots) located at 2224 and 2226 Wilson Road is requesting that the zoning
be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family
District. (Located in Ward 6) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 12) |
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12.
RESOLUTION |
A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Age-Friendly Little Rock Commission (2
Positions); Animal Services Advisory Board (5 Positions); City Beautiful
Commission (2 Positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (2 Positions);
Historic District Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Cent Committee (11
Positions); Little Rock Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (1
Position); Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission (3 Positions);
Little Rock Sustainability Commission (5 Positions); Little Rock Zoo Board of
Governors (3 Positions); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (10
Positions); and Sister Cities Commission (5 Positions). |