Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Agenda Meeting
4:00 PM
To set
the agenda for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 PM
Modifications
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WITHDRAWALS: |
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5. RESOLUTION (Withdrawn at Staff’s request) |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with JHB Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $96,252.50, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of a Badger Rapid Command Emergency Response
Trailer, for use by the Little Rock Police Department’s Emergency Management
Unit; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with JHB Group, Inc., for the purchase of Badger Rapid Command Emergency
Response Trailer, for use by LRPD’s Emergency Management Unit to allow for
timely field deployment of critical response tools such as connectivity,
power, lighting and communication systems in the event of a large scale event
or disaster. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 - 16) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To
ratify the appointment of Kevin Newton as a North Little Rock Commissioner to
the Central Arkansas Water Authority; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Mr. Kevin
Norton, a North Little Rock representative to the Central Arkansas Water
(CAW) Board, has been nominated for an additional term of seven (7) years.
The City needs to ratify this appointment. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the increase to the professional engineering services contract with
Olsson, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, for additional
engineering for the Yorkwood Drainage Improvement Project; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
an increase in the authorized contract amount with Olsson, Inc., for
additional professional engineering consultant services for the Yorkwood
Neighborhood Drainage Improvements project on Smith Creek. (Located in Ward
7) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a software as a service (SAAS)
Contract with TeamDynamix Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$499,287.99, plus applicable taxes and fees, to purchase the TeamDynamix I.T.
Help Desk Service Management Platform for a period of five (5) years, for use
by the City’s Information Technology Department to replace the KACE, the
City’s current I.T. Service System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a Software as a Service (SAAS)
contract with TeamDynamix Solutions,
LLC, to purchase the TeamDynamix IT Help Desk Service Management Software
Platform for a period of five (5) years. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Turn-Key Mobile, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $128,107.98, for the
purchase of thirty-six (36) Mobile Panasonic FZ-55JZ00KBM Toughbook Laptops
with three (3)-year warranties, to outfit patrol units to support the needs
of the 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 Turn-Key Mobile,
Inc., for the purchase of 36 Panasonic FZ-55JZ00KBM Toughbook laptops
with 3-year warranties to outfit new LRPD Patrol Units with Mobile Data
Terminals. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with JHB Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $96,252.50, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of a Badger Rapid Command Emergency Response
Trailer, for use by the Little Rock Police Department’s Emergency Management
Unit; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with JHB Group, Inc., for the purchase of Badger Rapid Command Emergency
Response Trailer, for use by LRPD’s Emergency Management Unit to allow for
timely field deployment of critical response tools such as connectivity,
power, lighting and communication systems in the event of a large scale event
or disaster. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a one
(1)-year purchase contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Looney’s
Tire Center, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of Commercial Tires for Vehicles in the
City’s Fleet; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the Acting City Manager to enter
into a contract with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Looney’s
Tire Center, Inc., for the purchase of commercial tires for vehicles in the
City’s Fleet. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J & R
Environmental Truck Sales, in an amount not to exceed $289,984.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) PB Loader BC-4 Asphalt
Patcher Truck, for use by the Street Operations Division of the City’s Public
Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with J & R Environmental Truck Sales, for the purchase of one
(1) PB Loader BC-4 Asphalt Patcher Truck, for use by the Street Operations
Division of the City’s Public Works Department. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,854 (October 21, 2025), to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Samsara,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $530,571.20, plus a ten percent (10%)
contingency, to outfit City Vehicles in the City’s Fleet Services Department
with in Car GPS and Cameras Hardware and Licenses for the Remaining term of
the contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to amend
Resolution No. 16,854, to authorize the City Manager to amend
the contract with Samsara, Inc. (“Samsara”), to purchase in-car GPS and camera
hardware and licensing for additional City vehicles. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual
Advance Purchase Order Contract with Rynse, Inc., and Riverdale Autowash LLC,
in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for
vehicle washing services for the vehicles in the City of Little Rock’s Fleet;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
an annual advance purchase order contract with Rynse Inc., and Riverdale
Autowash LLC, for vehicle
washing services for the vehicles in the City of
Little Rock’s Fleet. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with JDT Golf Inc., d/b/a Arkansas Golf and Powersports, in an amount not to
exceed $75,555.79, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of four
(4) new Cushman Hauler XL Utility Vehicles, for use by the Little Rock Zoo
Staff; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with JDT Golf Inc., d/b/a Arkansas Golf and Powersports, for the
purchase of four (4) new Cushman Hauler XL Utility Vehicles, for use by the
Little Rock Zoo staff to care for animals and maintain Zoo property. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to
extend the term of the Contract between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
and the First Tee of Central Arkansas to maintain and operate a Youth Golf
Program for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement to extend the facilities agreement with The First Tee of Central
Arkansas, to allow for continued operation for a term of one (1) year from January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2026, which can be extended up to four (4) additional one (1)
year terms. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to execute the application for $7,500,000.00, in
FEMA Grant Funds to cover the cost of constructing an Inclement Weather Safe
Room Shelter at Rebsamen Tennis Center; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the application for
$7,500,000.00 in FEMA grant funds to cover the cost of constructing an
Inclement Weather Safe Room Shelter at Rebsamen Tennis Center. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to execute a Landlord and Non-Disturbance
Agreement by and between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as Landlord, Bank
OZK as Lender, and Women and Children First: The Center Against Family
Violence (“Center”) as Tenant; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution authorizing the City of Little Rock to execute a Landlord Estoppel
and Non-Disturbance Agreement with Ozark Bank. The Estoppel is necessary to accommodate a
mortgage financing arrangement between the Center and Ozark Bank. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To
declare a Housing Crisis in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, affirming the
City’s Commitment to expanding access to safe, quality, and attainable
housing; to support the implementation of the Little Rock Housing Assistance
Program Fund; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This
resolution formally declares that the City of Little Rock is experiencing a
housing crisis and affirms the City’s commitment to coordinated and sustained
action to expand housing opportunities. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,954 (February 3, 2026), to
authorize the City Manager to enter into certain
Cooperative Contracts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
an additional cooperative contract with Purchasing Association of Cooperative
Entities (PACE). |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Evolutionary
Systems Corp. d/b/a Mastek Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000.00,
plus travel expenses for a term not to exceed three (3) years, for
implementation and hypercare to launch and support Oracle Fusion Software Applications; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Evolutionary Systems Corp. d/b/a Mastek, Inc. for the implementation and
hypercare of the Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. |
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PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 17 - 26) |
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17. RESOLUTION |
G-25-235: To change
the name of Peckerwood Road, located West of Sam Peck Road, to Athletic Club
Drive; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: All owners
of property abutting Peckerwood Road propose to rename the roadway, which
runs west from Sam Peck Road to Athletic Club Drive. |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-7648-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Two Moon Properties, LLC, from R-4 to PD-R, located at the
Southwest Corner of Charles Bussey Avenue and Park Lane, 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 0.46-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow
a seven (7) unit residential development. |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-7838: To repeal
Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 19,358 (August 1, 2025), revoking a Planned
Commercial Development titled Rush Engine d/b/a Triumph of Arkansas
short-form PCD, reclassifying property located immediately South of 4111
South University Avenue, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. (Planning Commission:
8 ayes; 0 nays;
2 absent, and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
property owner is requesting that the PCD zoning for the property located
immediately south of 4111 S. University Avenue be revoked and the previous
C-3 zoning be restored. (Located in
Ward 2) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-8779-C: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Teeter Property Group – STR-2 – PD-C, located at
3011-B 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 0.06-acre property from C-3 to PD-C to allow
a short-term rental. (Located in Ward
3) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-9076-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to Establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Gray STR-2-PD-C, located at 1421 Cumberland 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 PD-R to allow two
(2) short-term rentals. (Located in Ward 1) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-10254: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Quo #1 – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 320 South
Valentine Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning
map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from PD-R to allow two
(2) short-term rentals. (Located in Ward 3) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
Z-10255: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Quo #2 – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 5614 “H” Street,
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.29-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a short-term
rental. (Located in Ward 3) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
Z-10256: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Residential
Development titled Southdale Estates Mobile Home Park – PD-R, located at 9105
Geyer Springs Road, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official
zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 4.8334-acre property
from R-2 to PD-R to allow an addition to an existing mobile home park.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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25. ORDINANCE |
Z-10257: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Residential Development
titled Victoria Estates Mobile Home Park PD-R, located at 5820 West 65th
Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent, and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 5.0098-acre property
from C-3 to PD-R to allow an addition to an existing mobile home park.
(Located in Ward 2) |
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26. ORDINANCE |
A-353: To accept
the Faymonville Annexation, to add certain lands to the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to zone 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: The ordinance will grant and accept the petition for
voluntary annexation of approximately 53.07 acres for the purpose of
industrial development. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 27) |
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27.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual Advance Purchase Order
Contract with Banner Fire Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for E-One Parts and Service for
E-One Fire truck equipment in the City’s Fleet Services Department; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A sole-source Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter
into an annual advance purchase order contract with Banner Fire
Equipment, Inc., for E-One Parts and Service for fire trucks in the City’s
Fleet. |