Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Board Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Joan
Adcock
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor’s Youth Council –Visit to Hanam City, Korea Presentation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with the Little Rock School District in an amount
not to exceed $500,000.00, for the Sustainable Implementation of the
Community School Model for the 2026-2027 School Year, to provide for funding
by the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a Memorandum of Understanding with the Little Rock School District for the
2026-2027 School Year for the sustainable implementation of the Community
School Model. |
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To authorize the City Manager to receive and
accept a donation from the Arkansas Zoological Foundation in an amount of
$1,243,863.11, for funds obligated toward the completion of the “Wildly
Reimagined” Zoo Front-Entry Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to receive a donation from the
Arkansas Zoological for funds obligated towards the completion of the “Wildly
Reimagined” Zoo Front-Entry Project. |
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To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Veregy Central, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $812,000.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for HVAC and Roofing Improvements at multiple
Little Rock Fire Department Facilities; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Veregy
Central, LLC for HVAC and roofing improvements at
multiple Little Rock Fire Department stations. |
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To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in an amount not to exceed
$3,191,274.36, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (“SCBA”) equipment and related accessories
for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (“SCBA”) equipment and related accessories for use by the Little
Rock Fire Department. |
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To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,828
(August 18, 2026), which authorizes the Issuance of a Promissory Note under
Amendment No. 78, to the Arkansas Constitution for the purpose of financing
the costs of the acquisition of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the
Little Rock Fire Department; to prescribe other matters pertaining thereto; to
declare an emergency. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
proposed Ordinance amends Little Rock, Ark., ordinance No. 22,828 (August 18,
2026), to reduce the authorized principal amount of the Promissory Note for
the acquisition of self-contained breathing apparatus (“SCBA”) for the Little
Rock Fire Department from $5,000,000
to $3,220,000 to cover costs and expenses. |
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To authorize the execution of a Master Note
purchase and continuing covenant agreement (The “Master Agreement”) to
provide short-term financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas
Constitution for the acquisition of Police Vehicles and related equipment for
the Little Rock Police Department; to authorize the issuance of one or more
Promissory Notes under the Master Agreement in the maximum aggregate
principal amount of $15,000,000.00; to prescribe other matters pertaining
thereto; to declare an emergency. Staff recommends approval. |
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Agenda
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CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1 - 14) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To identify expenditures in various Wards for
Capital Projects to be funded from the proceeds of the 2026 Capital
Improvement Bonds for Street and Drainage; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Identifies projects in each Ward city-wide to
be funded from the 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds for Street and Drainage
Improvements for years 2027, 2028 and 2029. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension with The Tree
Marshall, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, for tree removal and tree
trimming services on an as-needed basis within the City of Little Rock; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Authorizes the City Mayor to extend an agreement with The Tree Marshall, to
provide the Public Works Department and various other City Departments with
contract services for Tree Removal and Tree Trimming. The agreement extension will be for the
second of two (2) additional one (1)-year terms if agreed to by all parties. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $53,117.67, for
Right-of-Way and Easement Surveying and Staking Services for the Bowman Road
Phase 2 Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
for surveying and staking services for the Bowman Road Phase 2 project
pursuant to Bid 239561. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize an increase to the professional
appraisal and acquisition services contract with O.R. Colan, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $43,700.00, for a mineral
appraisal and related services for the Little Rock Landfill Expansion
Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
To authorize an increase in the contract amount with
O.R. Colan, Inc., for additional professional appraisal and acquisition
services for a tract of land desired for future expansion of Little Rock’s
Solid Waste Landfill. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To transfer Title Property to Labrian Phillips,
Jr., from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for neighborhood
revitalization programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to transfer title property located at 2801 Barber Street, Little
Rock, AR (Parcel # 34L2450003000) to LaBrian Phillips Jr., from the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to modify Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 17,045 (March 17, 2026), to authorize additional
funding from the Zoological Foundation for change orders to the contract with
Flynco, Inc., for the Little Rock Zoo Front-Entry
Bond project; to authorize the addition of $34,803.58, plus applicable taxes
and fees, to the contract amount; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to modify Little Rock, Ark.
Resolution 17,045 and allow additional funds from the Arkansas Zoological
Foundation to be added to the total contract amount with Flynco,
Inc., for the purposes of change
orders 9 through 11. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with DePaul USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,741.75, for
the management and operation of the Little Rock Micro Home Village, to
authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the
management and operation of the Little Rock Micro Home Village with DePaul
USA INC. Construction. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised to select
the lowest responsive bidder. DePaul
USA INC was the only bidder. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with J.A. Riggs Tractor Company, d/b/a Riggs Cat, in an amount not
to exceed $1,177,732.22, plus applicable taxes and fees, utilizing future
Bond funds proceeds supported by the Waste Disposal Fund Revenues, to
purchase one (1) new Caterpillar D6 Track Bulldozer, on e(1)
new Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader, and one (1) new Caterpillar 265 Compact
Track Loader by the City’s Fleet Services Department’s Solid Waste
Collections Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J.
A. Riggs Tractor Company, doing business as Riggs CAT, utilizing future bond
funds proceeds supported by the Waste Disposal Fund revenues, to purchase of
one (1) new Caterpillar D6 Track Bulldozer, one (1) new Caterpillar 950 GC
Wheel Loader, & one (1) new Caterpillar 265 Compact Track Loader by the
City’s Fleet Services Department for use by the Public Works Department’s
Solid Waste Collections Division. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Arkansas Municipal Equipment in an amount not to exceed
$2,084,500.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, utilizing future Bond Funds,
for the purchase of five (5) new 20207 Freightliner M2 106 New Way Side
Loader Refuse Trucks by the City’s Fleet Services Department, for use by the
Public Works Department of Solid Waste Collections Division; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Arkansas Municipal Equipment, Inc.,
utilizing future bond funds for the purchase of 5 new 2027 Freightliner M2
106 New Way Side Loader Refuse Trucks by the City’s Fleet Services Department for use by the Public Works
Department’s Solid Waste Collections Division. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Vehicle Services Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$53,294.46, plus applicable taxes and fees, to purchase one (1) portable
column lift for use by the Fire Truck Shop Division of the City’s Fleet
Services Department to maintain the City’s Fire Trucks; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Vehicle Service Group, LLC to purchase 1 portable column lift for use by the
Fire Truck Shop Division of Fleet Services for use in servicing the City’s
Fire Trucks. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Mydatt
Services, Inc., d/b/a Block by Block, an SMS Holdings Company in an amount
not to exceed $1,590,950.10, for the Downtown Ambassador Program; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a three (3)-year agreement with Mydatt Services,
Inc. d/b/a Block by Block for the Downtown Ambassador Program. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a Memorandum of Agreement between the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Sasaki Associates, Inc., to prepare a more
detailed plan for the 30-Crossing Area; to authorize the City Manager to
request the payment of $5,000,000.00 for such services from the Greater
Little Rock Chamber of Commerce through its stewardship of Bezos Earth Funds;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To set October 5, 2026, as the date for a Public
Hearing to consider the Issuance of up to $17,000,000.00 in Waste Disposal
Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs of
acquiring essential Vehicles and Equipment for the City’s Waste Collection
and Disposal System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
To set October 20, 2026, as the date for a Public
Hearing to consider the issuance of a Water Reclamation System Revenue Bond
for the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City’s Water
Reclamation System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Item 15 - 21) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9822-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial District
titled Harper – PCD, located at the south side of Mabelvale West Road, East
of Otter Creek East Boulevard, 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 5.8-acre property from C-3 to PCD to
allow a mini-warehouse/mixed commercial development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-10128-B: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District –
Residential titled Orndorff – PD-R, located at the southeast corner of E. 21st
Street and Bragg 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 development of a five (5) unit, five (5) lot attached single-family
structure. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-10280-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Industrial
titled Arkansas Wine and Spirits – PD-I, located at the southwest corner of
Boyce Street and E. 15th 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 1.4-acre property from R-3 and I-3 to
PD-I to allow expansion of a beverage distribution facility. (Located in Ward
1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-10301: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Residential
Hayes Tri-Plex PD-R, located at 309 Bender 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 construction of a triplex. (Located in Ward 1) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-10319: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Office
titled McKenzie – PD-O, located at 401 North Pierce 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-3 to PD-O to
allow a low volume medical practice within an existing building. (Located in
Ward 3) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-10324: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District –
Residential titled Haddock – PD-R, located at 519 E. 18th 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 0.17-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to
allow for the construction of two (2) single-family homes on two (2) lots.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-10350: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Residential
titled Phillips Duplexes – PD-R, located at the northeast corner of S. Martin
Street and W. 15th 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 0.25-acre property from R-3 to PD-R to
allow construction of two (2) duplex structures. (Located in Ward 1) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 22) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-10303: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Commercial
titled Benbrook – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 13 Oakwood Road, City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for
other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 1 nay; and 1 absent) (Voted on August 18,
2026, vote expunged at September 1, 2026 Meeting) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An ordinance to rezone the 0.25-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to allow a
short-term rental. (Located in Ward 3) |
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 23) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
To authorize the Issuance of Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds to finance certain Industrial Facilities; to
authorize the leasing of such facilities to Faymonville Real Estate LLC; to
authorize a Trust Indenture securing the Bonds; to authorize the sale of the Bonds, and authorizing and prescribing other matters pertaining thereto. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
An Ordinance to authorize the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to issue and
sell its Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Faymonville Project),
Series 2026, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed One Hundred
Twenty Million Dollars ($120,000,000), pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 164,
Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code; authorize the acquisition, construction
and equipping of industrial facilities in the Little Rock Port Industrial
Park for use in the manufacture of trailers and other vehicles for heavy and
special transport; authorize the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture,
Lease Agreement and Agreement for Payments in Lieu of Taxes; waive
competitive bidding; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
documents and take all actions necessary to effectuate the financing. |
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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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