June 4, 2024
6:00 PM
INVOCATION: Director Joan Adcock
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Homeownership Month
Proclamation
Dre’ Day Proclamation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To consent to the
outcome of Court-Ordered Mediation, in an amount from the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, not to exceed $245,000.00, to grant authorize for the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a settlement agreement approved as to form by the
City Attorney. Staff recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 15) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $62,368.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350
Regular Cab Truck for the Parks & Recreation Department;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart
Automotive Group for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 Regular Cab Truck for
the Parks & Recreation Department. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to submit the
approved 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Entitlement Funds
to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development and to
execute the agreements with the approved applicants; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Annual Action
Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Entitlements for the
2024 Program Year (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024). This Board action approves the submission
of the Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
authorizes the City Manager, or his/her designated representative, to execute
agreements with the applicants in the Action Plan. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $66,640.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants for the Little Rock Fire
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with North
American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., for the purchase of Firefighting
Protective Coats and Pants for the Little Rock Fire Department. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Redstone Construction, in an amount not to exceed $287,0040.00,
for the repaving of Fire Station No. 15, located at 8915 Kanis Road; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Redstone Construction for the repaving of Fire Station No. 15, located at
8915 Kanis Road. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Lonestar Tactical, in an amount not to exceed
$632,432.51, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of a Burn
Building for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. (Funding from the
American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Lonestar Tactical for the purchase of a Burn Building for the Little Rock
Fire Department. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Arkansas Elevator, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$89,629.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for Elevator Modernization at
Fire Station No. 2, located at 524 East 9th Street; and for other purposes. (Funding from the
American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Arkansas Elevator, LLC, for Elevator Modernization at Fire Station No. 2,
located at 524 East 9th Street.
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $992,808.10,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of Body-Worn Cameras for the
Little Rock Fire Department and Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Motorola Solutions for the purchase of 305 Motorola V700 Body-Worn Cameras
with support services and data storage, for the Little Rock Fire Department
and Little Rock Police Department.
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public
Safety USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of Electronic Document Management Software
for the Little Rock Police Department Major Crimes, Special Investigation and
Internal Affairs Divisions; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc., for the purchase of Electronic Document
Management Software, for the Little Rock Police Department Major Crimes,
Special Investigation and Internal Affairs Divisions. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with WER Architects, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00, to
provide Architectural Design Services for the Terry House, located at 411
East 7th Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with WER
Architects to provide Architectural Services for the Terry
House, located at 411 East 7th Street. |
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10.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Carson & Associates, in an
amount not to exceed $325,000.00, for the renovation of the Stephens
Community Center; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Carson
& Associates for the renovation of the Stephens Community Center. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Doyne Construction, in an amount not to exceed $620,000.00, for
the renovation of the East Little Rock Community Center; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Doyne
Construction for the renovation of the East Little Rock Community Center. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Results
Lawn Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $81,546.00. for the Weston
Court 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
Positive Results Lawn Services, Inc., for the Weston Court Drainage
Improvement Project. (Located in Ward
5) |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,655 (April 5, 2022), to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a seven (7)-month contract extension with five
(5) organizations, in a total amount not to exceed $127,907.50, to provide
Neighborhood Safety Programs and activities to the residents of Little Rock,
Arkansas, in an effort to reduce community violence and increase public
safety; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,655 (April 5, 2022),
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a seven (7)-month contract
extension with five (5) organizations to provide Neighborhood Safety Programs
in an effort to reduce community violence and to increase public safety
within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
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14. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to reimburse the Little Rock Convention and
Visitors Bureau, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for costs associated
with site due diligence and predevelopment costs for the River Market; 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 reimburse the Little Rock
Convention and Visitors Bureau for costs associated with site due diligence
and predevelopment for the River Market. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
G-25-228: To extend The Friends of Mosaic
Cultural Center Temporary Entertainment District, for one (1)-day on June 15,
2024; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
Friends of Mosaic Cultural Center is seeking Board approval to create a
Temporary Entertainment District for Juneteenth in Da Rock Street
Festival. |
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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 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. 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 16 – 18) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 8 (1988), by adding Section 8-588,
titled Landlord Responsibility for MF-18 and MF-24, Multifamily District, and
Article X, Tenants Rights and Obligations; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by
Director Phillips) |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To
direct the Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department to publish Little
Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 8, Article X (1988), Tenant’s Rights, on the
City’s website to both promote and educated tenants on their rights regarding
the City’s Implied Housing Quality Standards; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by
Director Phillips) |
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18. RESOLUTION |
To
direct the Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department to provide the
Board of Directors on a quarterly basis, with a list of multiple family
dwellings that have been inspected pursuant to Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code
Chapter 8, Article VIII (1988), Rental Inspections, including unsafe and
vacant properties, to be considered for remediation pursuant to A.C.A, § 14-54- 904; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by
Director Phillips) |
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PUBLIC
HEARINGS (Item 19) |
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19.
ORDINANCE |
Z-8383-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Dworkin STR-2 PD-C, located at 4305 North Lookout Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the Cit of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 0 ayes; 9 nays and 2 absent) Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant, Joel Dworkin, is appealing
the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the Dworkin STR-2 PD-C,
located at 4305 North Lookout Road. (Located in Ward 3) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 20) |
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20.
RESOLUTION |
Board
& Commission Appointments |