Board of Directors Meeting

 

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Agenda Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION:                      Director Kathy Webb

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Sister Cities - The Hon. George J. Arthur, Mayor, City of Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana

MEMS Paramedicine Model Presentation

 

 

Modifications

 

ADDITIONS:

M-1 RESOLUTION

(Information forthcoming)

 

 

To authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Historic Preservation Restoration Grant documents with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; to accept $90,000.00 in grant funding awarded to the City for conservation and restoration of the Little Rock Zoo’s Herschell Spilman Carousel; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Historic Preservation Restoration Grant documents with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, to accept $90,000.00 in grant funding awarded to the City for conservation and restoration of the Little Rock Zoo’s Herschell - Spilman Carousel.

 

 

Agenda

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 15)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Mid-South Inc., in an amount not to exceed $79,436.22, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the repair of a Vermeer 8000 Grinder used at the City of Little Rock Landfill; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Midsouth, INC., to repair the Vermeer 8000 Grinder at the City of Little Rock Landfill.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Agency Service Agreement to provide Fleet Maintenance, Vehicle Repair, and Fueling Services for Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau Vehicles and Equipment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a public agency service agreement with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide fleet maintenance, mechanical repairs, body work and fueling service for LRCVB’s fleet of vehicles.  This resolution will authorize the second one-year term with 4 possible renewals.

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize a contract with Boyles Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $212,037.98, for the Boyd Street Reconstruction Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Targeted Community Development Funds) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc. for the Boyd Street Reconstruction project. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gene Summers Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $96,528.00, for the Weldon Avenue Drainage Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc. for the Weldon Avenue Drainage project. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

Of Intent regarding the redevelopment of River Market Hall to be financed by the proceeds of future bonds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to express the City of Little Rock, Arkansas’ official intent to reimburse itself from future bond proceeds to pay for costs for the Redevelopment of River Market Hall prior to the issuance of future bonds.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by Warranty Deed from the Crippen Family Trust to be used for neighborhood revitalization programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of properties held by the land bank and maximize the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to accept the donation of the properties located at Lee Summit Dr, Little Rock, AR 72204.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ZMD Lawn Service, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $176,444.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for mowing and maintenance operations for twenty-one (21) City Parks and twelve (12) Park Facilities in zone three (3), for a period of one (1) year with the option for three (3) one (1) year extensions; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution/ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ZMD Lawn Service, LLC, for mowing and maintenance operations for 12 City Park facilities in Zone 3. 

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a CDW-G, in an amount not exceed $71,288.21, plus applicable taxes and fees, to renew the City’s VEEAM Back-up and Recovery Software services to ensure continued access to technical support, software updates, and license coverage for our current data center environment, for a term of one (1) year; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with CDW-G, to renew the City’s VEEAM Back-up and Recovery Software Services to ensure continued access to technical support, software updates, and license coverage for our current data center environment, for a term of 1 year.

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Professional Health Services, in an amount not to exceed $165,751.25, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the Administration of 2026 Firefighting Physicals for the Little Rock Fire Department; 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 Professional Health Services to administer the 2026 Firefighting Physicals.

 

 

10.  RESOLUTION

(Information forthcoming)

 

To ratify appointments to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Board of Trustees; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

11.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Setting July 21, 2026, as the date for a Public Hearing to consider the issuance of Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Financing Betterments and Improvements to the City's Water Reclamation System. Staff recommends approval.

 

 

Synopsis: A resolution to set July 21, 2026, as the date for a public hearing to consider the issuance of Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City’s Water Reclamation System.

 

12.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract with Travelers Insurance Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,790,179.00, for renewal of the City’s Property Insurance coverage for a one (1) year term from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Travelers Insurance Company to renew the City's property insurance coverage for a one-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

 

 

13.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Verizon Wireless, in an amount not to exceed $767,140.00 annually, plus applicable taxes and fees, for cellular telecommunication services and the purchase of additional cellular devices such as phones and tablets for use by City Departments ' staff during the course of City Business, for a term of up to three (3) years; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Verizon Wireless, for cellular telecommunication services and the purchase of additional cellular devices such as phones and tablets for use by City departmental staff during the course of City business, for a term of up to 3 years. 

 

 

14.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Of intent regarding the acquisition of Waste Disposal Vehicles and Equipment to be financed by the proceeds of future Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to express the City of Little Rock, Arkansas’ official intent to reimburse itself from future bond proceeds to pay for costs for the Waste Disposal Vehicles and Equipment prior to the issuance of future bonds.

 

 

15.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the settlement of outstanding Attorneys’ fees and costs claims arising from the Civil Service Commission appeals of Brad Tubbs, Charles Phillips, and Patrick Pitts; to authorize the payment of Attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $151,532.69; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the settlement of outstanding Attorneys’ fees and costs claims arising from the Civil Service Commission appeals of Brad Tubbs, Charles Phillips, and Patrick Pitts.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 16 - 25)

16.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Master Street Plan

Area Plan

 

LU2026-01-01: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the River Mountain Planning District, referred to as 4410 Sam Peck Road from Residential Low Density (RL) to Park/Open Space (PK/OS); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the River Mountain Planning District for properties located at 4410 Sam Peck Road. (Located in Ward 4)

 

 

17.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Master Street Plan

Area Plan

 

LU2026-09-01: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the I-630 Planning District, referred to as lots 5-8, Block 11, and W 30 feet adjacent land of Roots and Coy Addition from Mixed Use (MX) to Light Industrial (LI); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the I-630 Planning District for properties located at Lots 5-8, Block 11, and W 30 feet adjacent to the land of Roots and Coy Addition. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

18.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-9650-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Kustommade Properties – PD-R, located at 2916 W. 12th 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 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.22-acre property from POD to PD-R to allow a 4-unit residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

19.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10273: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Smith – STR-2 PD-C, located at 9102 Bailey Road, 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 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

20.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Survey

 

Z-10284: To approve a  Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Vasquez – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 1912 W. Daisy G. Bates Drive, 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 absent) 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 1)

 

 

21.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

 

Z-10285: Reclassifying property 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.15-acre property located at 4412 W. 24th Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from I-2 to R-3. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

22.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Survey

 

Z-10286: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development – Residential titled Elite Equity X -PD-R, located at the Northwest corner of Young Road and Eda Drive, 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 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.32-acre property from R-2 to PD-R to allow construction of two (2) duplex structures. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

23.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

 

Z-10288: Reclassifying property 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.149-acre property located at 310 S. Oak Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-3 to R-4. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

24.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

 

Z-10293: Reclassifying property 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.23-acre property located at 4410 Sam Peck Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2 to AF. (Located in Ward 4)

 

 

25.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Survey

 

Z-10295: Reclassifying property 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.845-acre property located on the north side of W. 11th Street, approximately 200 feet east of S. Woodrow Street, is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-3 to I-2. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

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.