Board of Directors Meeting

 

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Department of Community Programs 30th Anniversary Proclamation (July 28, 2026)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 8)

1.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.  

 

                                                                           

 

2.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

3.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Maner 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.

 

 

4.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

5.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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. 

 

 

6.    RESOLUTION

(Information forthcoming)

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

8.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 9 - 10)

9.     ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

10.  ORDINANCE

(Changes forthcoming)

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)