Monday, October 5, 2026, Board Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Virgil
Miller
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Law Firm of Wright, Lindsey, & Jennings to assist in
contractual work between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and ENFRA
Solutions, LLC; to set a cap at $150,000.00, for the legal fees and costs; to
further participate in the Clinton Sustainability Energy District; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bale Chevrolet
Company, in an amount not to exceed $169,525.00, plus applicable taxes and
fees, for the purchase of five (5) Chevrolet Electric Vehicles including
three (3) 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Lt’s, one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Police
pursuit EV, and one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Equinox by e City’s Fleet Services
Department for use by various City of Little Rock Department’s; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A
sole-source ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Bale Chevrolet Company, for the purchase of 5 Chevrolet Electric
Vehicles including 3 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT’s, 1 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Police
Pursuit EV, and 1 2026 Chevrolet Equinox by the City’s Fleet Services
Department for use by various City of Little Rock departments. |
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To authorize the Issuance of Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds; Pledging Tax Revenues sufficient to pay
the principal of an interest on the Bonds;
prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency. Staff recommends approval. |
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Agenda
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CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1 - 19) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To amend Resolution No. 16,529 (December 17, 2024)
to authorize the City Manager to modify the contract with Roark, Perkins,
Perry, Yelvington P.A. d/b/a RPPY Architects, to increase the services
provided for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,304,800.00, to
provide architectural services for the Little Rock School District Courts
Building Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to amend the
Agreement with RPPY Architects for Architectural Services for the design of
the Little Rock District Courts Building. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to execute
professional engineering services contracts for projects identified in the
Safe Streets for All Grant; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Authorizes the City Manager to execute professional engineering design
contracts with consulting engineering firms to provide engineering design and
planning services for the projects identified in the Little Rock SS4A
Program. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to increase the
contract with WD&D Architects in the amount of $17,000.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the Front Entry Project at the Little Rock
Zoo, to fund owner-requested change orders; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to
increase the contract with WD&D Architects for the Front Entry Project to
fund owner-requested change orders. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Vines/Brookshire, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for professional marketing and public relations
services for the Little Rock Zoo; to authorize the use of identified Little
Rock Zoo operating and special project funds; to acknowledge the Competitive
Professional Services Selection Process utilized by the City; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Vines/Brookshire for professional Marketing and Public Relations services. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Hasty Awards, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,763.90, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of 9,745 finisher medals for the
2027 Little Rock Marathon participants; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Hasty Awards, Inc., for the purchase
of 9,745 Finisher Medals for the 2027 Little Rock Marathon
participants. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock Ark., Resolution No. 16,262
(March 19, 2024), to authorize the sale of land to the Arkansas State Highway
Commission for right-of-way purposes; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A Resolution to amend Little Rock,
Ark., Resolution No. 16,262 (March 19, 2024), authorizing the sale of
City-owned property to the Arkansas State Highway Commission (“Commission”)
for right-of-way purposes in connection with the Cantrell Road Improvement
Project from Taylor Loop Road to Pleasant Ridge Drive. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $82,200.00, to renew third-party administration services for
the City’s Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation Program for a One (1) year term
from November 1, 2026, to November 1, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, for the renewal of third-party
administration services for the City’s Self-funded Workers’ Compensation
Program. The terms of the agreement are from November 1, 2026, to November 1,
2027. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Symetra Life Insurance Company in an amount not to exceed
$845,000.00, to provide Group Life, Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment,
and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage to City Employees, for the period
beginning January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Group Life, Group AD&D, and
Long-term Disability Insurance for City employees, for the period of January
1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. This is year 4 of a 7-year contract. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Vision Care Service Plan Insurance Company d/b/a VSP, in an
amount not to exceed $225,000.00, to provide administrative claims services
for the City’s self-funded Group Vision Insurance for City Employees, their
dependents, and retirees, for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to
December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an administrative
services agreement with Southwest Vision Service Plan Inc. d/b/a VSP, to
provide claims administration handling for the City’s self-funded group
vision insurance plan for City employees and their dependents, for a 1-year
period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Southwest Employee Assistance Programs, Inc., d/b/a SWEAP
Connections in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide an employee
assistance program to City Employees and their dependents; for the period of
January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Southwest Employee Assistance Programs Inc. d/b/a Sweap
Connections to provide an Employee Assistance Program for City employees and
their dependents, for the period of January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Medical Transport Services d/b/a MASA, in an amount not to
exceed $230,000.00, to provide elective medical transport coverage for City
Employees and their dependents at Employee costs, for the period beginning
January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Medical Transport Services doing business as MASA
for elective Medical Transport Insurance for City employees and their
dependents, for the period of January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Medical Transport Insurance coverage with
MASA is an elective benefit that if elected by the employee, is solely at the
employee’s expense. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$1,500,000.00, to provide administrative claims services for the City’s
self-funded Dental Insurance Plan for City Employees and their dependents,
for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an administrative
services contract extension with Delta Dental of Arkansas Inc., to provide
administration and claims handling for the City’s self-funded dental coverage
for City employees and their dependents, for the period of January 1, 2027,
to December 31, 2027. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Continental American Insurance Company d/b/a Aflac, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $450,000.00, to provide elective group accident
insurance coverage to the City’s Employees and dependents for the period
beginning January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Continental American Insurance Company d/b/a AFLAC for voluntary Group
Accident Insurance for City employees and their dependents, for the period of
January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Group Accident Insurance coverage with
Continental American Insurance Company is an optional benefit that, if
elected by the employee, is solely at the employee’s expense. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Transamerica Life Insurance Company in an amount not to exceed
$275,000.00, for optional group life insurance coverage for City Employees
and their dependents, for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to December
31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Transamerica Life Insurance Company for optional Group Universal Life
Insurance for City employees and their dependents, for the period of January
1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Group Universal Life Insurance with
Transamerica Life Insurance Company is a voluntary benefit that, if elected
by the employee, is solely at the employee’s expense. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Transamerica Life Insurance Company in an amount not to exceed
$260,000.00, for voluntary cancer insurance for City Employees and their
dependents, for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Transamerica Life Insurance Company for voluntary Cancer Insurance
coverage for City employees and their dependents, for the period of January
1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Cancer Insurance coverage is a voluntary
benefit the City of Little Rock offers to employees and therefore is held
solely at the expense of the employee. |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Symetra Life Insurance Company in an amount not to exceed
$528,000.00, to provide voluntary Group Life and Group Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to December
31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Voluntary Group Life and Voluntary
Group AD&D Insurance for City employees and their dependents, for the
period of January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Group Life and Voluntary
Group AD&D Insurance through Symetra Life Insurance Company is a
voluntary benefit that, if elected by the employee, is solely at the
employee’s expense. |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract extension with Symetra Life Insurance Company in an amount not to
exceed $200,000.00, for Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance Coverage for
City Employees and their dependents, for the period beginning January 1,
2027, to December 31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Symetra Insurance for voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance coverage
for City employees and their dependents, for the period of January 1, 2027,
to December 31, 2027. Hospital Indemnity Insurance is a voluntary benefit the
City of Little Rock offers to employees and therefore is held solely at the
expense of the employee. |
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18. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Symetra Life Insurance Company, in an amount not to exceed
$407,000.00, for Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Coverage offered to
current City Employees, for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to December
31, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension
with Symetra Insurance for the period of January 1, 2027, to December 31,
2027, for Critical Illness Insurance for City employees and their dependents. Critical Illness Insurance is a voluntary
benefit for City of Little Rock employees and therefore is held solely at the
expense of the employee. |
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19. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Bradford Morris Construction, LLC, for $659,000.00 for the
construction of the City of Little Rock Employee Health Clinic, to authorize
a project contingency of $131,800.00; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Bradford Morris Construction, LLC for the City of
Little Rock Employee Health Clinic project. |
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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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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 20) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
To authorize the execution of a Master Bond
Purchase and continuing covenant agreement (“The Master Agreement”) to
provide financing for the acquisition of vehicles and equipment for the
City’s Waste Collections and Disposal System; authorizing the issuance of one
or more Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds under the Master Agreement in the
maximum aggregate principal amount of $17,000,000.00, prescribing other
matters pertaining thereto, to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 21) |
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21. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Boards and Commissions Appointments |
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