06-28-11Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 28, 2011
4:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 28, 2011
4:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a reconvened session
with Director Adcock presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright;
Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Directors Absent: Wyrick and
Fortson.
ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,335: To authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute
the necessary documents to acquire property from the Union Rescue Mission for
utilization of as a Day Resource Center for the homeless; and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval.
Mayor Stodola stated that for the last several years, the City had been in search of a
location to permanently house a Day Resource Center for the homeless. Mayor Stodola
stated that the proposal would allow the City to move forward with acquiring a
permanent location and would facilitate the construction of a larger emergency shelter
that would be located in the immediate vicinity of the Day Resource Center.
City Manager Bruce Moore stated that for the past seven (7) years prior, funding had
been set aside for this effort and that staff had researched several sites during that time for
an adequate location. City Manager Moore stated that the location was ideal and the
Union Rescue Mission had been providing those types of services at the location for
many years.
Director Adcock asked if the Little Rock School District (LRSD) or the different schools
located in the area had been contacted regarding the transaction. City Manager Moore
stated that LRSD had not been officially notified; however, he would contact LRSD
Superintendent Dr. Morris Holmes.
Georgia Mjartan, 302 East Roosevelt Road: State that she was the Executive Director of
Our House and was supportive of locating the Day Resource Center adjacent to the Union
Rescue Mission.
Rev. Michael Mattox, 723 Center Street: Voice his support of locating the Day Resource
Center adjacent to the Union Rescue Mission.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was
approved.
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Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
June 28, 2011
4:00 PM
Director Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the
reconvened meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
reconvened meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED:
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Mark Stodola, Mayor