Board of Directors Meeting

 

August 27, 2024, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for September 3, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Little Rock Storm Water Drainage Manual Update – Halff Associates (August 27, 2024)

Carousel Centennial Celebration Announcement (September 3, 2024)

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 4)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Wagner General Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the rehabilitation of Two Rivers Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Wagner General Contractors, Inc., for the rehabilitation of Two Rivers Park Trail.

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Public Safety Solutions/Motorola Avigilon for the purposes of installing a video camera system; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to enter into an contract with Arkansas Public Safety Solutions/Motorola Avigilon for the purposes of installing a video camera system at the Little Rock Zoo.

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To purchase various Information Technology (IT) Services from the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Division of Information Services (DIS)

 

Synopsis: A resolution that utilizes a state contract for the purchase of various IT services to provide needed IT access and support to the City.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,790 (September 20, 2022), to authorize the City Manager to modify the 2024-2025 Contract term with Enterprise FM Trust in amount not to exceed $300,000.00, to lease 45 Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes.

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to amend the 2024-2025 contract with Enterprise FM Trust in an amount not to exceed $300,00.00, to lease forty-five (45) vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department.

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Impact Management and Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide Governmental Affairs and Consulting services; and for other purposes.

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Impact Management and Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide Governmental Affairs and Consulting services.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 6 - 10)

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

 

Z-9887-A To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in approving a special use permit to allow a Group Home on the R-2 Zoned property located at 2211 Westport Loop, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends denial of the resolution.

 

Synopsis: Jason Burk, Carla Smith, and Steve Cone are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R-2 zoned property at 2211 Westport Loop. (located in Ward 5)

 

7.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To amend Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 3, §§ 23-115 AND 23-120 of the Little Rock Revised Code of Ordinances (1988) to provide for a revision of the procedures concerning Administrative Review of Certificates of Appropriateness; and for other purposes.

 

Synopsis: An ordinance to amend Little Rock Code 23-97 §§ 23-115 and 23-120 to revise the procedures concerning administrative review of certificates of appropriateness for the Historic District Commission.  

 

 

8.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

 

Z-9988 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 denial.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.31-acre property located in the Northwest corner of Chicot Road and Mabelvale Pike is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2 Single-Family District to C-3, General Commercial District. (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

9.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

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Sketch 3

Sketch 4

Sketch 5

Sketch 6

 

Z-6911-A:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Local Fares Exchange and Storage PCD, located on the south side of Baseline Road, 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) (Deferred from July 16, 2024) (Deferred from August 6, 2024). (1st Reading held on August 20, 2024). Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting that the 19.78-acre property, located on the south side of Baseline Road, be rezoned from   I-1, Industrial Park District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a mixed-use commercial development.  (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

10. ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

 

Z-10010: 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:  7 ayes; 0 nays; and 4 absent). (1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings held on August 20, 2024).  Staff recommends approval

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 55.80-acre property west of 5224 Stagecoach Road is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to I-1, Industrial Park District, MF-12, Multifamily District, and OS, Open Space District. (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 11)

11.   ORDINANCE

Authorizing the construction of betterments and improvements to the Water Reclamation System of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; authorizing the Issuance of a Water Reclamation System Revenue Bond Series 2024B for the purpose of financing the cost thereof; providing for the payment of the principal and interest on the bond; and prescribing other matters relating thereto; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

Executive Session (Item 12)

12.   RESOLUTION

Board & Commission Appointments