Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Agenda Meeting
4:00 PM
To set
the agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 PM
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 - 4) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement with Pulaski County, Arkansas, regarding Phases 8
& 9 of the Southwest Trail; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Pulaski County,
Arkansas for the Southwest Trail, Phases 8 and 9. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ed’s Supply Company, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $139,991.33, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
purchase of HVAC equipment for the Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center and
for the Dunbar Recreation Center; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ed’s
Supply Company for the purchase of HVAC equipment for the Jim Dailey Fitness
Center and the Dunbar Recreational Center. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,793
(September 2, 2025), to authorize the City Manager to enter
into a one (1)-year contract extension with Hope Lawncare, in an
amount not to exceed $138,772.20, for right-of-way mowing and trimming within
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to extend a contract with the low
bidder, HOPE Lawncare for right-of-way mowing and trimming within the City of
Little Rock. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with MCLRF, LLC d/b/a Mark McClarty Ford, in an amount not to exceed
$150,655.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of five (5)
2026 Ford Maverick All Wheel Drive Super Crew Cab Trucks, for use by the
Housing and Neighborhood Programs Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with MNLRF, LLC d/b/a Mark McLarty Ford for the purchase of five
(5) new 2026 Ford Maverick All Wheel Drive Super Crew Cab Trucks priced at
$30,131.00 a piece for use by the City’s Department of Housing and
Neighborhood Programs. |
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PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 5 - 14) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
G-25-234: To extend
the District at Breckenridge Temporary Entertainment District, for the dates
of May 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
District at Breckenridge (Breckenridge Village) is requesting Board approval
for the extension of a Temporary Entertainment
District (TED). |
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6. ORDINANCE |
To amend various sections of Little Rock, Ark.,
Rev. Code Chapter 36, regarding Short-Term Rentals; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
ordinance will amend the regulations of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) to require
inspections within 90 days of approval and to not allow STR-2’s to transfer
with ownership. |
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7. ORDINANCE |
Z-8911-B: To approve
and Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial
Development titled De La Rosa – Revised PCD, located at 9123 Chicot 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: An
Ordinance to rezone the 0.53-acre property from PCD to Revised PCD to allow
continued use of the property for retail sales and mobile canteen units.
(Located in Ward 2) |
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8. ORDINANCE |
Z-10232-A: 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: 7 ayes; 0 nays, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.36-acre property from R-2 – Single Family
District to R-4 – Two-Family District. (Located in Ward 7) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
Z-10239: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Miles #3 – STR-2-PD-C, located at 1908 S. Van Buren Street,
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, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: An
Ordinance to rezone the 0.36-acre property from R-2 – Single Family District
to R-4 – Two-Family District. (Located in Ward 1) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-10253: To approve
and Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Perani – PD-C, located at 12223
Colonel Glenn Road, 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, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.52-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to
utilize the existing building on the site as a pool hall with food and drink
service. (Located in Ward 7) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-10258: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Tippen – STR-2-PD-C, located at 8024 West 33rd
Street, 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, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.30-acre property from R-3 to PD-C to allow
a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 6) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-10261: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Residential
titled Empire Development Group- PD-R, located at 12401 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: 7 ayes; 0 nays, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.12-acre property from C-3 to PD-R to allow
a three-lot single-family residential development. (Located in Ward 6) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-10262: To approve
and Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial
Development titled MC Capital Management Services Addition – PCD, located
immediately south of 10500 Stagecoach Road, 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, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-3 to PD-C to allow
a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 3) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-10263: To approve
and Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development
Commercial titled Sanchez – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 212 North Jackson
Street, 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, 3 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 1.66-acre property from C-2 to PCD to allow
a 3-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 15 - 18) |
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15.
ORDINANCE |
To authorize the demolition and removal of eleven
unsafe and dilapidated residential structures, to declare an
emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Eleven (11) residential
structures are in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated, and/or burned
condition, causing a negative environmental impact on the residential
neighborhoods in which it is located.
All Notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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16.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Siddons Martin
Emergency Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $52,515.92, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for repairs and towing related to wreck damage to Fire Truck
Unit #25D202 for the City of Little Rock Fire Department, to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a sole-source contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC for repairs
and towing related to wreck damage to Fire Truck Unit #25D202 for the City of
Little Rock Fire Department. |
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17.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Enterprises, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$2,200,000.00, for AT&T Hosted Vesta 911 Service Telephone System
Utilized by the City’s Emergency Communications Department, to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a ten (10)-year contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a
AT&T Enterprises, LLC (“AT&T”), for the purchase of the AT&T
Hosted VESTA 911 Service Phone System, utilized by the City’s Emergency
Communication Department. |
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18.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 36, Article II, Division 1 § 36-54(e)(4) of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
(1988) to address the acceptance for residency of registered sex offenders in
group homes; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The proposed ordinance amends existing provisions governing special use
permits for group homes and similar residential facilities by establishing
additional reporting, monitoring, and compliance requirements when such
facilities house individuals required to register as sex offenders under
Arkansas law. The amendment is intended to enhance transparency, ensure
regulatory oversight, and promote the health, safety, and welfare of
surrounding neighborhoods while maintaining compliance with applicable state
and federal regulations. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 19) |
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19. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Annual
Evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney |