Monday, November 2, 2026, Board Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Capi Peck
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize
the City Manager to designate match funds in an amount not to exceed
$250,000.00 for the 2026-2027 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Application;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to
designate match funds for the 2026-2027 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
application to aid the City’s homeless and unsheltered populations. |
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To authorize
the Mayor of the City of Little Rock to execute a Lease with the University
of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College for the use of approximately thirty-eight
(38) Acres of Land at the Port of Little Rock for the construction of a
Workforce Development Center; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents to lease
approximately thirty-eight (38) acres of land to the University of Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College for the construction of a workforce development
center. |
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Agenda
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CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1 - 15) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To award a Professional Engineering Services
Contract, in an amount not to exceed $58,500.00, for design of drainage
improvements in the West Baseline Neighborhood as a part of the Ward 7
Targeted Community Development Initiative; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Targeted Community Development Funds) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a
contract with Volkert, Inc. to provide engineering and design services for
the West Baseline Neighborhood Drainage Improvements as approved for the Ward
7 Targeted Community Development Initiative by Resolution 17,063 (June 2,
2026) funded from the Targeted Community Development (TCD) Program as
authorized by Resolution 15,382 (January 19, 2021). |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with SHI International Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$94,078.90, plus applicable taxes and fees, to renew the contract for use of
Bonterra’s Apricot Data Management Software System used by the Community
Programs Department as its Case Management Platform for Prevention,
Intervention, and Treatment Funds, for a period of one (1) year from 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 with SHI
International Corp, to renew the
contract for use of Bonterra’s Apricot Data Management Software system
used by Community Programs as its case management platform for Prevention,
Intervention, and Treatment funds, for a period of 1 year from January 1,
2027, to December 31, 2027. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Commercial Air, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $115,633.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the installation of an HVAC Monitoring
and Control System and the installation of a new card door access and
security system for the Little Rock Fire Station No. 9; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The Little Rock Fire Department (LRFD) requests approval to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Commercial Air, Inc. for HVAC
Control Communications and installation of a card door security access system
interface for the Fire Station. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Spatco, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $71,940.58, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase and installation of a
1,000-Gallon Fireguard Aboveground Storage Fuel Tank for the Little Rock Fire
Station No. 9; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
The Little Rock Fire Department (LRFD) requests approval to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Spatco,
Inc. for the purchase and installation of a new 1,000-gallon Fireguard
Aboveground Storage Fuel Tank system (“fuel island”) for Fire Station 9. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Vertosoft, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $105,840.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase and
implementation of the Alliconnect Comprehensive
Safety and Wellness Program Platform to serve 500 Little Rock Police
Department personnel; to allow the agreement to be in place for 2027; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Vertosoft, LLC for the purchase and implementation of the
AlliConnect Comprehensive Safety & Wellness Program Platform to serve 500
LRPD personnel for one-year terms, with each term costing $52,920.00. The
terms will be for 2027 and 2028. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with NICE Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$110,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the renewal of the Little
Rock Police Department’s Subscription Access Contract for NICE Investigate
SAAS Solution for a one (1)
year term; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with NICE
Systems, Inc., for the renewal of the Little Rock Police Department’s
subscription access contract for NICE Investigate SaaS Solution for a
one-year term. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Speartec Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$106,470.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of thirty (30)
Rifle Mounted B.E. Meyers & Co. MAWL-C1+ IR/Visible Laser Illuminator
Aiming Systems for use by the Little Rock Police Department’s SWAT Team; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Speartec Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of 30 rifle mounted B.E. Meyers
& Co. MAWL-C1+ IR/Visible Laser Illuminator Aiming Systems for use by
Little Rock Police Department’s SWAT Team. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice Bureau of
Justice Assistance, to accept $336,769.00 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Award Funding; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant award
agreement with the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance, to accept fiscal year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant award funds. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Humdinger Equipment, LTD, in an amount not to exceed
$1,299,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to utilize future bond funds
for the purchase of one (1) new AH1561 Tana H555 Landfill Compactor by the
City’s Fleet Service Department for use by the Public Works Department’s
Landfill Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Humdinger Equipment, LTD, utilizing
future bond funds for the purchase of 1 new AH1561 Tana H555 Landfill
Compactor by the City’s Fleet
Services Department for use by the Public Works Department’s Landfill
Division. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Arkansas Kenworth LLC, d/b/a MHC Kenworth Little Rock, in an
amount not to exceed $248,709.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to utilize
future bond funds for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Kenworth T880 Tri-axle
Dump Truck by the City’s Fleet Services Department for use by the Public
Works Department’s Landfill Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Arkansas Kenworth LLC, doing business as MHC Kenworth Little Rock, utilizing future bond funds for the
purchase of 1 new 2026 Kenworth T880 Tri-Axle Dump Truck by the City’s Fleet Services Department for
use by the Public Works Department’s Landfill Division. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $472,038.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to utilize future bond
funds for the purchase of two (2) new Freightliner 114SD Plus Hooklift Trucks by the City’s Fleet Services Department
for use by the Public Works Department’s Landfill Division; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas, LLC
and to utilize future bond parcels for the purchase of 2 new
Freightliner 114SD Plus Hooklift Trucks by the City’s Fleet Services Department for
use by the Public Works Department’s Landfill Division. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To require that the City’s 2026 Financial Audit be
conducted in accordance with the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Financial
Reporting Guidelines, in compliance with the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and
the United States Government Accountability Office’s prescribed guidelines
and formats; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to require that the City’s 2026 financial audit be performed in
accordance with guidelines and formats prescribed by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and the United States Government Accountability Office. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
lease agreement with Arkansas Boathouse Club, in the amount of $12,000.00,
for certain City-owned real property within River Mountain Park upon
which a rowing shed and dock constructed and owned by Tenant are located to
operate and maintain the River Mountain Park Boathouse, for an initial term
of 10 years, with the option for 10 additional, 1-year extensions, with rent
increasing up to $100 monthly when access to electricity and drinking water
is provided to the premises by the City; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
with Arkansas Boathouse Club, to lease certain City-owned real property within River
Mountain Park upon which a rowing shed
and dock constructed and owned by Tenant are located to operate and maintain
the River Mountain Park Boathouse, for an initial term of 10 years, with the
option for 10 additional, 1-year extensions, with rent increasing up to $100 monthly
when access to electricity and drinking water is provided to the premises. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $219,596.15, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of 46
new Cisco Switches and 40 new Wireless Access Points and the associated
support licenses for a term of three (3) years for installation at the Little
Rock Zoo and Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for the purchase of 46 new Cisco
Switches and 40 new Wireless Access Points and the associated support
Licenses for a term of 3 years for installation at the
Little Rock Zoo and Fleet Services. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To extend the Heights Business Association (HBA)
Temporary Entertainment District for November 8, 2026; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The Heights Business Association (HBA) is seeking Board approval to extend
the Temporary Entertainment District (TED). Approving the petition will
encourage exploration and patronage of the businesses within the proposed
Heights Entertainment District. An Entertainment District provides additional
opportunities for patrons to visit Heights’ businesses in a fun way while
encouraging them to walk around and explore/shop with other businesses. |
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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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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 16 - 18) |
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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 LENA Foundation,
in an amount not to exceed $112,500.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for
the purchase of seventy-five (75) Grow Room Direct Kits for distribution to
early childhood classrooms in the Little Rock Local Leads Service area to
support specialized early childhood education skill development for the
purpose of strengthening Early Childhood Systems and enhance program quality
in alignment with Local Leads Initiative efforts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LENA
Foundation for the purchase of 75 Grow Room Kits for distribution to Early
Childhood classrooms in the Little Rock Local Leads service area to support
specialized early childhood education skill development for the purpose of
strengthening early childhood systems and enhance program quality in
alignment with Local Leads initiative efforts. |
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17. ORDINANCE |
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. (1st
reading held on October 5, 2026, 2nd reading held on October 20,
2026)
Staff recommends approval. |
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18. ORDINANCE |
To enact the Little Rock Police Surveillance Technology Reporting
Ordinance; to establish transparency and reporting requirements for Police
Surveillance Technology; to enhance public participation in Surveillance
Technology decisions; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Phillips) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 19) |
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19. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
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