July 20, 2021
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Erma Hendrix
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Bridge 2 Success/Ministry of
Intercession, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, for the purpose of
providing community-based programming for a one (1)-year period starting July
1, 2021, as endorsed by the Commission on Children Youth and Families; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with the Bridge 2 Success/Ministry of Intercession,
to develop solutions, coping skills, and related services targeting Little
Rock youth and adults ages thirteen (13) – thirty (30) for the purpose of
equipping these target youth to handle conflict situations, improve mental
health, and reducing youth-related incidents of violence. |
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M-2 ORDINANCE |
To grant a
Franchise for the use of City right-of-way for the placement of sidewalks,
curbs, drive-thru lanes, paving and customer ingress/egress over the
Franchise area for the exclusive use of Chick-fil-A, located at 701 Broadway
Street; to require the creation of a passageway consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and acceptable to the City as a part of this Franchise
Agreement; to accept the other terms and conditions of the Franchise for the
Franchisee and the adjacent property owners; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 9) |
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1. MOTION |
To accept the 2020
Audit. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
of the property located at 2001 South Abigail Street, from the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to the University District Development Corporation, to be
used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 1
abstention; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the
properties located at 2001 South Abigail Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to
the University District Development Corporation. The 7,280 square-feet vacant residential
lot purchased with Federal Funds in September 2011. (Located in Ward 1) |
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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 $206,904.30, plus applicable taxes
and fees, for the purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants, for
the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) 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 Harris Construction Management,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $498,553.20, for Ward 1 Sidewalks; 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: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Harris Construction Management, Inc., for Ward 1
Sidewalks, Project No. 1-17-SW-401, Bid No. 1275. (Located in Ward 1) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept for municipal purposes,
Permanent Construction Easements, Right-of-Way Dedications and Fee Simple
Acquisitions, to authorize the City Manager to acquire Temporary Construction
Easement as needed to complete the construction of the Southeast Trail
Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor to
accept for municipal purposes, Permanent Construction Easements, Right-of-Way
Dedications and Fee Acquisitions; and the City Manager to acquire Temporary
Construction Easements as needed to complete the Southeast Trail Project.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the
amount of $222,128.00, for the final cover of the Landfill Cell 4 Project
Redesign and Construction Quality Assurance; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to increase the contract amount with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Final
Cover of Cell 4 Project Redesign and Construction Quality Assurance. (Located in Ward 2) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Janitorial Doctors, in an annual amount
of $67,600.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to provide Lawn Mowing and
Grounds Maintenance Services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery
Park; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to award a contract to Janitorial Doctors to provide Lawn Mowing and Grounds
Maintenance Services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park. (Located in Ward 1) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
offering of Bonds to refund a portion of the City’s outstanding Sewer
Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2015; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 9) |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
of the property located at 7909 Mann Road, from the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to Lashawnda Adams, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 1
abstention; 1 absent; and 1 open position) (Deferred from June 15, 2021) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the property
located at 7909 Mann Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lashawnda Adams. The
property is a 16,240 square-foot commercial building with seven (7)
units. (Located in Ward 7) |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 10 - 12) |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To approve the
issuance of the Arizona Industrial Development Authority Charter School
Revenue Bonds; and for other purposes. Synopsis: A resolution to satisfy Federal Tax Rules
in connection with Charter School Revenue Bonds benefitting LISA Academy
facilities located within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, the Board is
asked to approve the use by LISA Academy of the sale proceeds of the Bonds in
the City, and the issuance of the Bonds. |
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11. ORDINANCE |
G-23-478: To abandon that portion of the
West 11th Street Right-of-Way, located between South Monroe and
Jonesboro Drive in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The City of Little Rock proposes to abandon
the fifty (50)-foot wide West 11th Street right-of-way, located
between South Monroe Street and Jonesboro Drive. (Located in Ward 2) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-1528-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. (Deferred from June 1, 2021) (Deferred
from July 6, 2021) (Planning Commission:
5 ayes; 6 nays; and 0 absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant, Regan Ellis, is appealing
the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the Bark Avenue, LLC, PCD, located at 7820 Cantrell Road. (Located in Ward 3) |
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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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Note: The following meetings will
be held at the M.L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College, 900 West
Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive.
July 20,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM.
July 27,
2021, Little Rock City Board of Directors Agenda Meeting at 4:00 PM.