Board of Directors Meeting

 

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

 

WITHDRAWALS:

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(Withdrawn at Staff’s request)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

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 16)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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)

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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. 

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

9.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

10.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

11.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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. 

 

 

12.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

13.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

14.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

15.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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).

 

16.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

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.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 17 - 26)

17.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Write-Up

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.

 

 

18.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Survey

 

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.

 

 

19.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

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)

 

 

20.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

21.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

22.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

23.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

24.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

25.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

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)

 

 

26.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

Master Street Plan

Flood Hazard

Aerial Map

 

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.

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 27)

27.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

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.