Board of Directors Meeting

 

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Robinson High School Football Team 2025 Championship Recognition (February 17, 2026)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 4)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To transfer title property to Ms Newcon, LLC, from the City of Little Rock, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to transfer title property to MS Newcon LLC, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease and service agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., for the placement and installation of a designated Newborn Safety Device at Little Rock Fire Department Fire Station No. 9; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease and Service Agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit organization, for the placement and installation of a designated newborn safety device (“baby box”) at Little Rock Fire Department Fire Station No. 9.

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a subaward agreement with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University to accept $60,000.00, in additional grant funds to provide the administrative needs of the support position with the City for the Love your Block Project in Wards 1,2,6, and 7; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a second Bloomberg Philanthropies Love Your Block Subaward Agreement with Johns Hopkins University and any necessary grant documents to accept $60,000.00 in grant funding for the period of one (1) year for continuation of administrative support for the existing 2025 Love Your Block Grant award from Johns Hopkins University.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

To authorize the offering of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds to refund the City’s outstanding taxable Promissory Note, dated May 22, 2024; setting April 7, 2026, as the date for Public Hearing to consider the Issuance of such bonds; and for other purposes.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 5 - 17)

5.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Selectron Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $94,774.95, plus applicable taxes and fees, for Software and Information Technology upgrades for the Planning and Development Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The Planning and Development Department is seeking to renew a contract for one (1) year with the Inspection Request and Resulting software company, Selectron Technologies, Inc., with an “Exempt License Renewal” status due to the software being ingrained in our departmental procedures for inspectors and for customers.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

G-23-498: To set March 3, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing on the request to abandon a portion of West 41st Street, A portion of Longcoy Street, and all or a portion of two (2) Alley of Right-of-Ways located near the Southeast Corner of John Barrow Road and West 40th Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

7.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

To condemn the property located at 9000 West 36th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, Fire, and Health Hazard; to provide for Summary Abatement Procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structure; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A commercial structure located at 9000 West 36th Street has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous, and detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of the City of Little Rock. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

8.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

Master Street Plan

Flood Hazard Map

Area Plan

Aerial Map

 

LU-2025-10-01: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the Boyle Park Planning District, Lot 18 of the Hopson & Sachs Addition from Office (O) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the Boyle Park Planning District for Lot 18 of the Hopson & Sachs Addition. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

9.    ORIDNANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Site Plan

 

Z-8092-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Office Development titled Snell Northcut Electric-POD, located at 13401 Kanis Road, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 1.50-acre property from POD and R-2 to POD to allow an office/warehouse development with three (3) single-family lots.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

10.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

Sketch 4

Sketch 5

Site Plan

 

Z-10201: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Thomas Property Group- PD-R, located at 2201 Rock Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 1 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.24-acre property from R-4, Two Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development-Residential, to allow for the development of two (2) townhouse buildings with three (3) units per building.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

11.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10221: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled LLTM, LLC – STR-2-PD-C, located at 220 North Monroe Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.18-acre property from R-3 Single Family District to PD-C, Planned Development Commercial, to allow a short-term rental.   (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

12.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey (Lot 1)

Survey (Lot 2)

 

Z-10229: 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.44-acre property located at the southeast corner of Hilaro Springs and Pine Cone Drive is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family District. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10235: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to Establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Hopeany, LLC – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 909 South Pulaski Street, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.17-acre property from R-4 to PD-C to allow a short-term rental.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10237: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Miles #1 – STR-2-PD-C, located at 2819 South Gaines Street, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-4, Two Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development-Commercial, to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10238: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Miles #2 – STR-2-PD-C, located at 3401 Lamar Street, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.08-acre property from R-3, Single Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development-Commercial, to allow a short-term rental.   (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Site Plan

 

Z-10243: 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 1.037-acre property located on the east side of John Barrow Road, approximately 250 feet south of Labette Drive, is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from O-1 to C-1. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

17.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10244: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development-Commercial titled Lotus 678 Trust – STR-2-PD-C, located at 7324 West Markham Street, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.42-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 18)

18.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a fifth contract amendment with SoundThinking Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.), in an amount not to exceed $149,500.00, for the annual renewal of the Wide-area Gunshot Detection Respond and API Subscription Services for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a fifth contract amendment to renew the City’s annual Respond and API ShotSpotter Subscription services with SoundThinking, Inc., for the wide-area gunshot detection service for the Little Rock Police Department.