Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Agenda Meeting
6:00 PM
INVOCATION: Director
Kathy Webb
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize
the City Manager to ratify and extend the Lease Agreement for an additional
ten (10) years, commencing May 1, 2031, for the purpose of financing
renovations to property located at 300 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, which provides office space for the Little Rock Police Departments
Downtown Division; to provide that all other terms and conditions of the
Lease shall remain the same as set forth in Little Rock, Ark. Resolution No.
15,610; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to
execute a ten (10) year extension of the existing lease agreement for
property located at 300 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, currently
used as office space for the Little Rock Police Department’s Downtown
Division. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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19. ORDINANCE (Deferred
until February 3, 2026, at the applicant's request) |
Z-10196: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Wyatt – PD-C, located at
3122 Marshall Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official
zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent;
and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the 0.32-acre
property from R-3 to PD-C to allow a neighborhood grocery store. (Located in Ward 1) |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 12) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To certify local government endorsement of Faymonville Real Estate, LLC, located at 5414 Fletcher
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program,
as authorized by Ark. Code Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive
Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
proposed resolution certifies the local government’s endorsement of Faymonville Real Estate, LLC, to participate in the
Arkansas Tax Back Program as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of
the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003. This endorsement is required by
program regulations and will allow Faymonville Real
Estate, LLC to receive applicable tax incentives
associated with a major economic development project involving significant
capital investment and job creation. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To certify local government endorsement of
Southwest Power Pool, Inc., located at 201 Worthen Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by
Ark. Code Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Consideration of a resolution certifying local government endorsement of
Southwest Power Pool, Inc., to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program,
authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act
of 2003. Approval of this resolution fulfills a statutory requirement of the
program and supports economic development through job creation and capital
investment. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To certify local government endorsement of Welspun
Tubular, LLC, located at 9301 Frazier Pike Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to
participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code
Ann.§ 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
proposed resolution certifies the local government’s endorsement of Welspun
Tubular, LLC, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program as authorized
by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003.
Local government endorsement is a required component of program participation
and enables the company to receive applicable state tax incentives associated
with its planned expansion and investment. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a contract with Burkhalter
Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $518.248.80, for the John
Barrow Road Streetscape Improvement 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: Authorizes
the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Burkhalter Technologies, Inc. for the John Barrow Streetscape improvements
project. (Located in Ward 6) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with BDE Investments, LLC, d/b/a/
SERVPRO of Little Rock, in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for HVAC Cleaning Services, including mold
remediation and Heating and Air Conditioning System Cleaning, for the Central
Fire Station; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little
Rock Fire Department (LRFD) seeks approval for the City Manager to contract
with BDE Investments, LLC, d/b/a SERVPRO of Little Rock, to perform HVAC
cleaning services, including mold remediation, heating, and air conditioning
system cleaning. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to extend the
agreement with DePaul USA, Inc., for a first extension in an amount not to
exceed $403,389.20, to operate the Jericho Way Homeless Day Resource Center;
to ratify services performed after the expiration of the prior agreement; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to enter into a one (1)-year contract
with Depaul USA, Inc. to operate the Jericho Way Homeless Day Resource
Center. This is the first one (1)-year extension of four (4) extensions. The
total cost of this agreement will include a 3% cost of living adjustment. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,438
(October 2, 2024), and to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the
University District Development Corporation, in an amount not to exceed
$850,000.00, to operate a Mobile Grocery Store for one (1) Year with options
for extension; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to amend the MOU with the University District Development
Corporation to operate a mobile grocery store for one (1) year. Upon mutual
agreement, the contract may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year
periods or a portion thereof. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Wolves FC, for the
operation and maintenance of the Otter Creek Soccer Fields; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a contract with Arkansas Wolves FC for the operation and maintenance of the
Soccer Fields at Otter Creek. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with John Deere Company in an amount
not to exceed $50,484.28, for the purchase of two (2) Commercial Mowers for
the 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 John Deere Company for the purchase of two (2) 2025 John
Deere Z997R Diesel 72” Commercial Mowers for the Parks and Recreation
Department. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,883 (December 2, 2025), to
authorize the City Manager to approve a vendor name change and increased cost
for the purchase of one (1) AT41M Articulation Telescopic aerial device for
use by the Public Works Street Department; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A revision
of Resolution No. 16,883 to authorize the City Manager to approve the name
change and cost amount for the purchase of (1) one AT41M articulating
telescopic aerial device on 2026 Ford F600 4x4 body from Altec Industries,
Inc. to Global Rental Co., Inc. for use by the Public Works Street
Department. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
G:23-497: To set
February 3, 2026, as the date of hearing on the request to abandon a portion
of the East 26th Street Right-of-Way, located immediately East of
McAlmont Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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12.
RESOLUTION |
Of the Board of Directors of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, consenting to the assignment to CFC-LR, LLC, an Arizona Limited
Liability Company (“Borrower”) whose sole member is Community Finance
Corporation, of the Lease and Concession Agreement (As Amended, the existing
lease) with FWH II Little Rock, LLC (the current tenant of the Hotel (“Hotel”);
approving certain assignment agreements in connection therewith; setting a
Public Hearing concerning the issuance by The Public Finance Authority, a
Governmental Entity established under the Laws of the State of Wisconsin (“Issuer”),
of its Hotel Revenue Bonds in one or more series, primarily to finance costs
of acquiring the existing Leasehold Interest in the Hotel by the Borrower; making
certain findings and representations relating to the Hotel and the City’s
Convention Center; authorizing certain City Officials to approve and execute
all other related agreements and documents and take all other actions deemed necessary
in connection therewith; and approving other related maters;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 13 - 18) |
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13.
ORDINANCE |
Z-4524-I: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Camp Barkansas PD-C, located at
13004 Cantrell Road, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Amending the official
zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 1.5-acre property located at 13004
Cantrell Road from POD to PD-C to allow a dog day
care, boarding, grooming, and training facilities. (Located in Ward 4) |
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14.
ORDINANCE |
Z:10192: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled LIRO Management – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 112 West 13th
Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.08-acre property from UU to PD-C to
allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1) |
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15.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10211: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled GT Auto Sales-PD-C, located at 10401 Helm Drive, City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays;
3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 3.5-acre property from R-2 to PD-C to
allow an auto sales business. (Located in Ward 7) |
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16.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10218: 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:
7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent;
and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 0.32-acre property located at 1620 Perry Street is
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family
Residential, to O-2, Office and Institutional. (Located in Ward 6) |
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17.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9856-A: To
approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Office titled Celebrate! Maya Project – Revised PD-O, located at 1722 Wolfe
Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays;
3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.17-acre property from PD-O to Revised
PD-O to allow the Maya Angelou House and Celebrate! Maya Project
headquarters. (Located in Ward 1) |
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18.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,706
(December 16, 2025), to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the
General Fund and Waste Disposal Fund; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Six (6) adjustments need to be made
to the 2026 Budget to adjust for changes in actual and anticipated revenues
and expenditures. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 19 - 20) |
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19.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10196: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Wyatt – PD-C, located at 3122 Marshall Street, City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays;
3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.32-acre property from R-3 to PD-C to
allow a neighborhood grocery store. (Located
in Ward 1) |
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ORDINANCE |
Z-10217: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Pierce – STR-2-PD-C, located at 4909 Kavanaugh Boulevard,
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 5 ayes; 2 nays; 3 absent;
and 1 open position) Synopsis:
The applicant requests to rezone the 0.16-acre property from R-2,
Single-Family Residential, to PD-C, Planned Zoning Development – Commercial,
to allow a short-term rental. (Located
in Ward 3) |
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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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