06-09-09Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 9, 2009
4:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 9, 2009
4:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a reconvened session
with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Nancy Woods called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Keck; Wright; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; Adcock; and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort and Vice Mayor Fortson were
absent.
1. RESOLUTION: To amend the 2008 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and
ESG Funds which was approved by the Board of Directors in Resolution No. 12,598,
(November 6, 2007), to add the Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds;
to authorize the City Manager to submit the amendment to the Action Plan for
consideration by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and for other
Purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The amendment to the 2008 Action Plan is to include the Community Development Block
Grant — Recovery under the City's current Annual Action Plan. (The City is currently operating
under the 2008 Plan.)
City Manager Bruce Moore stated that the City had been notified regarding funding
available through the stimulus package that the City would be receiving. ' City Manager
Moore stated that there was a quick turn - around on the allocation and obligation of those
dollars and half of the funds had to obligated by June 17, 2009. City Manager Moore
stated that approximately half of the $440,000 in stimulus funds received would be
utilized for sidewalk replacement. City Manager Moore reported that the bids were
opened on June 5, 2009, and came in under what staff had projected. Staff had talked
with HUD locally and the City would be allowed to submit an additional bid that should
be out by the end of the week. City Manager Moore stated that unlike the sidewalk
program that the City conducted in the past, these dollars could only be utilized in CDBG
eligible areas.
Mayor Stodola asked what CDBG eligible wards were included. Andre Bernard,
Housing and Neighborhood Programs Department Director, reported that the list included
the greater part of Wards 1 and 2, and a portion of Ward 6 along the east side of John
Barrow Road and south of 36th Street & east of John Barrow Road. Director Wyrick
stated that she thought there was an area in Ward 7 that qualified for CDBG dollars. Mr.
Bernard reported that there was an area south of Baseline Road, Alexander Road, Sardis
Road and Hinkey Road. Director Wyrick stated that in the next round, she would like to
see these areas be included.
2. RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contact with JCon,
Inc., for the 2009 Sidewalk Replacement Program. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with JCon, Inc., for the CDBG Recovery
Act Sidewalk Replacement Program Bid No. 09 -228. Federal Funds have been pledged through the
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Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 9, 2009
4:00 PM
Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R) Program. The total amount for
construction: $127,754.82 ($116,140.75 plus 10% contingencies).
Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adopt the
resolutions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolutions
were adopted.
Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the
reconvened meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
reconvened meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
APPROVE:
usa g , ActingCity Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor
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