Board of Directors Meeting

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Agenda Meeting

4:00 PM

 

To set the agenda for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Mayor’s Youth Council –Visit to Hanam City, Korea Presentation (September 15, 2026)

 

 

CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1 - 11)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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 Sold 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.

 

 

10.  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

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.

 

 

11. RESOLUTION

 

To set October 5, 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.

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Item 12 - 19)

12.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map 1

Sketch Map 2

Sketch Map 3

Sketch Map 4

 

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 2)

 

 

13.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map 1

Sketch Map 2

 

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)

 

 

14.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

 

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)

 

 

15.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

 

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)

 

 

16.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

 

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)

 

 

17.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

 

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)

 

 

18.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

 

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)

 

 

19.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch Map

Survey

 

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)

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Item 20)

20.  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

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.