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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-20 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson (enrolled at 6:02 PM); Webb; Peck; Hines; Wright; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wyrick; and Mayor Scott. Director Joan Adcock delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS: M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with T. Cook Farms, LLC, for the purchase of approximately ninety-three (93) acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-2 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jane M. Baugus Limited Partnership, for the purchase of approximately twelve (12) acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-3 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Mary R. Toney, for the purchase of approximately 42.36 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-4 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Mary R. Toney, for the purchase of approximately 54.9 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-5 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Terry Lee Fletcher and Judy C. Fletcher, for the purchase of approximately 35.53 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to add Items M-1 — M-5 to the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items M-1 — M-5 were added to the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 9 and Items M-1 — M-5) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,122: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $516,346.80, for the 10th Street 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. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., for 10th Street Improvements, Project No. 02-17-ST-82, Bid No. 92. (Located in Ward 2) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,123: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $387,037.60, for the Boulevard Street Reconstruction 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: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., for the Boulevard Street Reconstruction, Project No. 01-15-ST-45, Bid No. 667. (Located in Ward 2) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,124: To authorize the City Manager to approve an increase to the authorized contract amount for Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $96,507.00, for Professional Engineering Services for the North Cantrell Road Bridge Replacement 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: A resolution authorizing an increase in the authorized contract amount with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the North Cantrell Road Bridge Replacement Project, Job No. 061423. (Located in Ward 3) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,125: To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to apply for, and utilize, Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds for the construction of improvements to Bowman Road from Kanis Road, south to Cherry Laurel Drive; 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: A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designated representative, to apply for and if received, execute agreements with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Project Grant to fund improvements to Bowman Road from Kanis Road south to Cherry Laurel Drive. (Located in Ward 6) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,126: To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to apply for, and utilize, Federal-Aid Transportation Alternative Program and Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds for a shared use Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail to be known as the Southeast Trail; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designated representative, to apply for and if received, execute agreements with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Metroplan for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) and Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grants for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail from Carver Elementary School to the Arkansas River Trail. (Located in Ward 1) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,127: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Township Builders, Inc., for Construction Services for the development and construction of a new ADA-accessible trail at Allsopp Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Township Builders, Inc., for Construction Services for the new ADA-accessible trail at Allsopp Park. (Located in Ward 3) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,128: To approve a change order in the amount of $4,800.00, plus a 10% contingency, for a total revitalization cost of $54,550.00, for the rehabilitation 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM of the property located at 9712 Kensington Drive; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve one (1)change order in the amount of $4,800.00 for the project located at 9712 Kensington Drive. The original project amount was $49,750, and the total amount of the project with the change orders included is $54,550.00. The project was funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program an effort maximize the revitalization efforts, the Housing and Neighborhood Programs Community Development Division will rehabilitate the property for revitalization in the Kensington neighborhood for affordable housing to be sold to an eligible low-to-moderate income buyer. The current median market price for comparable homes in the area is $130,000.00. The structure is approximately 1,639 square-feet and is on a 7,772 square-foot lot. The structure was built in 1982. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,129: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,036 (August 6, 2019), to authorize a 20% contingency rate to the contract with Township Builders, Inc., to resurface walking trails and to improve ADA accessibility at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to include a 20% contingency rate to the project with Township Builders, Inc., to resurface specified walking trails and complete ADA accessibility improvements at the Little Rock Zoo. The project was approved on August 6, 2019, via Resolution No. 15,036. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,130: To ratify the appointment of Kevin Newton to the Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Appointment of Kevin Newton to fill the unexpired term of Eddie Powell, said term to expire on June 30, 2026. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,131: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with T. Cook Farms, LLC, for the purchase of approximately ninety-three (93) acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-2 RESOLUTION NO. 15,132: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jane M. Baugus Limited Partnership, for the purchase of approximately twelve (12) acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-3 RESOLUTION NO. 15,133: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Mary R. Toney, for the purchase of approximately 42.36 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-4 RESOLUTION NO. 15,134: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Mary R. Toney, for the purchase of approximately 54.9 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-5 RESOLUTION NO. 15,135: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Terry Lee Fletcher and Judy C. Fletcher, for the purchase of approximately 35.53 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 - 12) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,820: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,706 (March 5, 2019), to approve an $85,000.00 increase to the Sole-Source Ordinance approved for an Annual Purchase Order to J.A. Riggs, for Caterpillar Parts and Service for the Fleet Services Department, with a revised annual budget amount not to exceed $230,000.000; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an amendment to Ordinance No. 21,706 to increase the Annual Purchase Order amount with J.A. Riggs to complete 2019 Repairs and Maintenance on various City-owned equipment. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 21,821: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Sole-Source Change Order with Governmentjobs.com (d/b/a NEOGOV), in an amount not to exceed $70,745.73, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the procurement of an additional software program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Human Resources Employment Division is requesting approval to waive competitive bidding and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Sole-Source Contract Addendum with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (d/b/a NEOGOV) to purchase the NEOGOV Onboard portion of the software program. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,822: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,683 (December 18, 2018), to adjust the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the General Fund, Street Fund, Fleet Fund and Parking Garages Fund; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Fourteen (14) adjustments need to be made to the 2019 Budget to adjust for changes in anticipated revenues and expenditures. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 12 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 13) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,823: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 28-25 (1988), to establish the Landfill Fees for the Sanitary Landfill; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 2019 6:00 PM The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 14) Mayor Scott announced that the Board would go into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 15,136: A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Civil Services Commission (1 position); Commission on Children Youth and Families (1 position); Community Housing Advisory Board (2 positions); Little Rock Citizen's Review Board (5 positions); Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission (1 position); Little Rock Planning Commission (2 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (1 position). Civil Service Commission: Appointment of Jarriel Moore to fill the unexpired term of Efrem B. Neely, Sr., said term to expire on April 1, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Commission on Children Youth and Families: Appointment of Delwin Slater to fill the unexpired At-Large term of Beth Echols, said term to expire on May 31, 2021. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Community Housing Advisory Board: Reappointment of Phillip Hood to serve his second three (3)-year Non-Profit Representative term, said term to expire on June 2, 2022. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Historic District Commission: Appointment of Lindsey Boerner to fill the unexpired MacArthur District Owner and Occupant term of Dale J. Pekar, said term to expire on June 15, 2020. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Land Bank Commission: Appointment of Tavonia Strickland to fill the unexpired At- Large of Laura McKinney, said term to expire on March 19, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Little Rock Cent Committee: Appointment of Andrea Neal to serve her first four (4)-year Ward 1 Representative term, said term to expire on February 7, 2024. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Little Rock Citizen's Review Board: Appointment of Mary Carol Poole, Maria Bunting Smedley, Nikolai Fisken (Business Representative), Michael Harris (Community Representative) and Derrick Smith. The terms for these individuals will be assigned during their first organizational meeting. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Hines and Adcock voting in opposition, the appointments were approved. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 17,2019 6:00 PM Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: Appointment of William Walker, Jr., to serve his first five (5)-year Qualified Elector of Municipality term, said term to expire on December 31, 2024. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Kumpuris and Adcock voting in opposition, the appointment was approved. Little Rock Planning Commission: Appointment of Dr. Harold Betton to serve his first three (3)-year term, said to expire on November 1, 2022. Appointment of Derick Brooks to serve his first three (3)-year term, said to expire on November 1, 2022. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Sister Cities Commission: Appointment of Odessa Darrough to fill the unexpired term of Jennifer Chang, said term to expire on January 5, 2022. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Gary Iverson: Burning Yard Waste in the City Limits. Patrick Douglas: Forest Hills Neighborhood. Carlette Bruce: Forest Hills Neighborhood. Richard Morehead: Operation Warm. Dr. Julius Larry, Ill: Renaming West 12th Street— John W. Walker Boulevard. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. •� APPROVED: ;44-- usan Wity Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., N�y�r 6