Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Board Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Andrea
Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Qmerit Electrification LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $301,453.10, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
purchase and installation of eighteen (18) ChargePoint Electric Vehicle (EV)
Charging Stations and associated software for multiple City of Little Rock locations;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Qmerit Electrification LLC, for the purchase and
installation of eighteen (18) ChargePoint EV Charging Stations and Software
for multiple locations for the City of Little Rock. |
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WITHDRAWALS: |
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30. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,784
(June 2, 2026) to clarify that with the exception of one 300,000 square foot
facility identified in the memorandum of understanding attached to Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,672 (April 29, 2025), any application for
Zoning Reclassifications, provisions, or conditions, for a Hyperscale Data
Center shall not be accepted until January 1, 2027; and for other purposes. (Deferred from July 7, 2026) |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 - 10) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$273,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to provide architectural
services for the Little Rock 911 Communication Center; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc to provide architectural
and engineering services for the design of the Little Rock 911 Communications
Center. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To amend City of Little Rock, Ark. Resolution No.
17,000 (March 17, 2026) to add the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative
Purchasing Program as an authorized vendor; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an additional
cooperative contract with the Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative
Purchasing Program. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Turf and Soil Management Contract Services in an amount not to
exceed $91,532.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one
(1) new Baroness Model GM2810A Mower with a cool top canopy and accessories
by the City’s Fleet Services Department for use at the Rebsamen Golf Course
by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Turf and Soil Management Contract Services, LLC, for the purchase of (1)
New Baroness Model GM2810A Mower with a Cool Top Canopy and accessories by
the City’s Fleet Services Department for use by the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department at Rebsamen Golf Course. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Contingency Fee Agreement with Zelle LLP, an Antimonopoly Counsel, and to
authorize the City Attorney to prosecute affirmative litigation on behalf of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as a named Plaintiff and proposed Class
Representative in Federal Antitrust Class Action proceedings seeking recovery
of overcharges arising from the purchase of Fire Apparatus; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contingency fee
agreement with Zelle LLP and Antimonopoly Counsel, and to authorize the City
Attorney to prosecute affirmative litigation on behalf of the City of Little
Rock as a named plaintiff and proposed class representative in federal
antitrust class action proceedings against fire apparatus manufacturers. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Utility Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$67,357.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to renew the Little Rock Police
Department’s Polaris Software, Support, and Training Services Subscription
and hardware warranty for Rocket Mobile Modems outfitted in 182 Little Rock
Police Department Patrol Vehicles for Geolocation and Dispatch Coordination;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Utility Associates, Inc., to renew services
to support Rocket mobile modems with Remote Configuration Management, Polaris
Software, and hardware warranty coverage services for a 1-year term
through September 2027. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To accept the Title to property donated to the
City of Little Rock by Warranty Deed, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs located at 1220 West 23rd Street, Little
Rock, Arkansas; 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 property located at 1220 W 23rd Street, Little
Rock, AR 72206 (Parcel Number: 34L2030016500) with the condition the property
deed is free and clear of liens. |
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7.
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. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement between the City of Little Rock and 601 Capitol Avenue Property
LLC/Brasnov Real Estate LLC, to terminate the Cross
Access Easement at 601 W. Capitol Avenue and to replat the property
reflecting the termination of the easement and relocation of the property
line; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement terminating
an existing Cross Access Easement affecting the City's property located at
600 W. 6th Street, approve a replat reflecting the termination of the
easement and relocation of the property line, and authorize the construction
and future maintenance of a boundary fence as consideration for the
termination of the easement. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with Superion, LLC, for False Alarm Tracking and
Billing Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Superion, LLC, in
the amount of $23,830.00 to renew contract services for Superion to provide
False Alarm Tracking and Billing Services. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a retainer agreement with Grossman
& Kelly LLP, McIntyre Schneiders LLP, and their partners for the
representation in the Prosecution of Tobacco Product Waste Litigation on a
Contingency Fee Basis; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Grossman & Kelly LLP, McIntyre Schnieders LLP and their partners, for legal representation of the City in
Tobacco Product Waste Litigation with payment for services, fees, and costs
based on potential recovery from Court-awarded judgment and/or settlement of
the related legal proceedings. |
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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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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 11 - 26) |
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11.
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) (1st reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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12.
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 nay; and 0 absent) (1st reading held on July 28, 2026)
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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13.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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14.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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15.
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) (1st reading held on July 28, 2026)
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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16.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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. (Located in Ward 7) |
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17.
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 nay; and 0 absent) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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18.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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19.
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) (1st reading held on July 28, 2026)
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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20.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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21.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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22.
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) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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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23.
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, Hillary, & Chelsea
Clinton Foundation, Inc.,; and for other purposes.(1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) 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, Hillary,
& Chelsea Clinton Foundation, Inc. |
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24.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Sasaki
Associates, Inc., to complete the final design on 30 Crossing, utilizing
funds from the Bezos Earth Fund, to declare an emergency; and for other
purposes. (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A sole-source ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Sasaki Associates, Inc.,
to complete the 30 Crossing Park Final Architectural Design Plan. |
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25.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract with
Weaver-Bailey Contractors in an amount not to exceed $102,185.00, to complete
an emergency demolition of the Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge, to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (1st reading held on July 28, 2026)
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Weaver-Bailey Contractors for the emergency demolition of the Markham Street
Pedestrian Bridge, to declare that competitive bidding is impractical and
unfeasible due to an emergency and declare an emergency. |
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26.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10152-A: To approve
the action of Meechie’s Private Club and Lounge
located at 617/619 Spring Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, in filing an
application for operation as a Private Club permitted as defined by the
Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Division of the Arkansas Department of
Finance and Administration, to comply with Ark. Code Ann. §
3-9-222(a)(1), to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) (1st
reading held on July 28, 2026) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
The owner of an event center at 617/619 Spring Street is seeking approval to
operate a Private Club as defined by the Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control
Division. (Located in Ward 1) |
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 27) |
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27.
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. (1st
reading held on July 21, 2026) (2nd reading
held on July 28, 2026) Staff recommends approval. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 28 - 31) |
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28.
ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Crime
Information Center, in an amount not to exceed $51,357.70, plus applicable
taxes and fees, to renew the Little Rock Police Department’s Access to ACIC’s
Information Database by authorized City Personnel; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A sole source ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Arkansas Crime Information Center, to renew Little Rock Police Department’s access to ACIC’s information
database by authorized City personnel to support daily operations,
including investigative work, officer safety and real time decision making
across all LRPD divisions, Emergency Communications, the City Attorney’s
Office, and Little Rock District Court. LRPD administrators facilitate which
City personnel have access to ACIC’s database to ensure the City Departments
with authorized access can perform essential job functions. |
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29.
ORDINANCE |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev Code §2-243 (1988) to declare Security
Services as a Professional Service for the City of Little Rock; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An ordinance to amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code 2-243 (1988) to add
security services to the City’s list of professional services. |
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30.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,784
(June 2, 2026) to clarify that with the exception of one 300,000 square foot
facility identified in the memorandum of understanding attached to Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,672 (April 29, 2025), any application for
Zoning Reclassifications, provisions, or conditions, for a Hyperscale Data
Center shall not be accepted until January 1, 2027; and for other purposes. (Deferred from July 7, 2026) |
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31.
ORDINANCE |
To establish a temporary eighteen (18) month
moratorium on the permitting and approval of Hyperscale Data Centers within
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to require Comprehensive Municipal Impact
Studies and public disclosures regarding Municipal water, wastewater, noise,
emergency infrastructure, zoning regulations, and monitoring practices; to
establish an administrative relief procedure, to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Webb) |