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
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ADDITIONS: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 19) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
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) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
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) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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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. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
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. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To make an Appointment to the Central Arkansas
Water Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
Appointing Assessors for the Riverdale Levee
Improvement District No. 134 of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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18. RESOLUTION |
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) |
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19. RESOLUTION |
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) |
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PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 20 - 27) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
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) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
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) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
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) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
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)
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24. ORDINANCE |
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) |
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25. ORDINANCE |
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. |
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26. ORDINANCE |
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. |
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27. ORDINANCE |
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. |
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PUBLIC
HEARING ITEMS (Item 28) |
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28. ORDINANCE |
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) |
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SEPARATE
ITEMS (Item 29) |
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29.
RESOLUTION |
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. |
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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, 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. |
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