Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Agenda Meeting
4:00 PM
To set
the agenda for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 PM
Little Rock Gift Acceptance Policy – Lynette Perez, Chief Deputy City
Attorney (July 14, 2026)
Clinton Sustainable Energy District – Nicholas Sarpy, Chief Financial
Officer (July 14, 2026)
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 - 8) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize an increase to the Professional
Engineering Services Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.00, to provide for additional engineering for
the Hilaro Springs Bridge Replacement 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: To
authorize an increase in the authorized contract amount for additional
professional engineering consultant services for the replacement of the Hilaro Springs Bridge over Little Fourche Creek. (Located
in Ward 2) |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To amend the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and the
2026 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
approved applicants; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Annual
Action Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME,
HOPWA, CDBG-CV, and HOPWA-CV entitlements for the 2026 Program Year (January
1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Public Agency Service Agreement to provide Fueling Services to the Housing
Authority of the City of Little Rock, d/b/a Metropolitan Housing Authority;
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 Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock,
d/b/a Metropolitan Housing Authority (“MHA”) to provide fueling service for
its vehicles. This agreement will have a term of one (1) year with an option
to renew the contract for four (4) additional one (1)-year terms by mutual
agreement of the parties. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Brown’s Dump Bodies Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$148,300.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase and
installation of two (2) 12-yard dump beds with Snow Hydraulic Provisions on
two (2) International Chassis Trucks in the City’s Fleet, for use by the
Street 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
Brown’s Dump Bodies Inc., for the purchase and installation of two (2)
12-Yard Dump Beds with Snow Hydraulic Provisions on two (2) 2027
International Chassis Trucks for use by the Street Division of the City’s
Public Works Department. |
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5.
RESOLUTION (Information Forthcoming) |
To authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
amendment to the lease agreement for LRPD’s lease of property with Crain
Investments, L.P., and Kelley Commercial Reality, LLC, as assigned to 3FC,
LLC, to extend the lease term for a period of three (3) years through July
2029; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a lease amendment to the
Lease Agreement for LRPD’s lease with Crain Investments, L.P., and Kelley
Commercial Realty, LLC, as assigned to 3FC, LLC, to extend the lease term for
three years through July 2029. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Sharp Property Management Services, Inc., d/b/a A Sharper Image, in an amount not to exceed $63,089.40,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for commercial janitorial services, to clean
the 12th Street Substation Facility, including tenant spaces of
Southern Bancorp and Philander Smith University Three (3) days a week 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 Sharp
Property Management Services, Inc., d/b/a A Sharper
Image, for commercial janitorial
services to clean the 12th Street Substation facility
including tenant spaces of Southern Bancorp and Philander Smith University
three days a week. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract between the City and Little Rock School District for the School
Resource Officer Program Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year and the 2027
Summer Session; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into the
School Resource Officer Program Agreement between the Little Rock Police
Department and Little Rock School District for the
2026-2027 School Year and the 2027 Summer Session, to provide up to two
(2) Police Supervisors and twenty-two (22) Police Officers with Little Rock
School District Assignments. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
Of the Board of Directors of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Adopting a Gift Acceptance Policy for the City of Little
Rock; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
Resolution to approve a Gift Acceptance Policy for the City of Little Rock,
establishing definitions, approval authority thresholds, and procedures
governing the acceptance of gifts, donations, and contributions. |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 9 - 20) |
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9.
ORDINANCE |
A-355: To accept
the 14118 Kanis Business Park Annexation, to add certain lands to the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; to zone said land to PCD, Plunkett Mixed-Use; and for
other purposes. (Planning Commission:
11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The ordinance will grant and accept the petition for voluntary annexation of
approximately 6.5 acres for the purpose of commercial development. |
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10.
ORDINANCE |
Z-4768-E: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Valley Oaks Court – Lots 1R-4R Conceptual PD-C, located at
the northwest corner of Mabelvale West Road and Angel Court, 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; 1 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 2.23-acre property from POD to PD-C to
allow commercial development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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11.
ORDINANCE |
Z-8987-A: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Orndorff #5 – PD-R, located at 1609 Geyer Street, City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family residences. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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12.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9257-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Big Rock Plaza (tract B) – Revised PCD, located at the
Southwest corner of Vimy Ridge Road and Village Run Parkway, City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 2.40-acre property from PCD to Revised
PCD to allow a mixed commercial and multifamily building development.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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13.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9260-A: To
reclassify 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:
11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 1.10-acre property located on the south side of Alexander
Road, approximately 300 feet west of Hall Lane, is requesting that the zoning
be reclassified from PD-R to R-2. (Located in Ward 7) |
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14.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9407-E: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Residential District
titled Village at Whispering Valley/The Beverly – Revised PRD, located West
of Village Run Parkway, South of Alexander Road, City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the overall 40-plus-acre property from PRD
to Revised PRD by adding a small amount of acreage, additional lots,
multifamily buildings/units and associated parking to the existing PRD
development. |
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15.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10283: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Common Grounds Properties – PD-R, located at 2219/2223
South Commerce 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; 1 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 1.20-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow a townhouse development. (Located in Ward 1) |
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16.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10294: 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: 11 ayes; 0 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 0.21-acre property located at 8406 Dreher Lane is requesting
that the zoning be reclassified from R-2 to R-4. (Located in Ward 2) |
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17.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10304: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Orndorff #1 – PD-R, located at the Southeast corner of
East 10th Street and College Street, City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.10-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family residences. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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18.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10305: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Orndorff #2 – PD-R, located at 1012 College Street, City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.11-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family residences. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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ORDINANCE |
Z-10306: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Orndorff #3 – PD-R, located at 1022 College Street, City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays;
and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.11-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family residences. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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20.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10307: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Orndorff #4 – PD-R, located at 2324 Rock Street, City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family residences. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 21) |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ENFRA Solutions,
LLC and its affiliates, in an amount not to exceed forty million dollars
($40,000,000.00), net of ENFRA’s discount associated with utilizing the most
favorable tax structure, to perform the associated design, handle
engineering, procurement, installation, interconnection, and City energy
assets improvements commissioning to allow the city to participate in the
Clinton sustainable energy district with the Bill, Hilary, & Chelsea
Clinton Foundation, Inc.,; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A sole-source ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with ENFRA Solutions, LLC and its affiliates as the only providers
capable of entering an energy as a service partnership with the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Clinton Sustainable Energy
District with the Bill, Hilary, &
Chelsea Clinton Foundation, Inc. |
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 22) |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
To authorize the issuance and sale of Water
Reclamation System Revenue Bonds; to provide for the payment of the principal
of and interest on the Bonds; to prescribe other matters that relate thereto;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |