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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-20 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 7, 2020 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 7, 2020 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; Webb; Peck; Hines; Wright; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wyrick; and Mayor Scott. Director Erma Hendrix delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS R3 Park Presentation Little Rock Zoo Presentation ADDITIONS — PUBLIC HEARING: M-1 ORDINANCE: To establish and lay off City of Little Rock, Arkansas Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2020-001 (The Parks Subdivision); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wyrick, to add Item M-1 to the Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added to the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 8) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,137: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual Purchasing Contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., as the primary vendor, and AVC, Inc., as the secondary vendor, in an amount not to exceed $1,211,844.40, for a term through, and including, December 31, 2022, for the purchase and installation of vehicle lighting and equipment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., as the primary vendor, and AVC, Inc., as the secondary vendor, for the purchase and installation of Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Up-fits. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,138: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dell EMC Services in an amount not to exceed $294,479.79, plus applicable taxes and fees for the purchase, installation and configuration of equipment to provide a Back- Up and Recovery System for the City of Little Rock's Active-Active Data Centers; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a with DeIIIEMC Services for the purchase, installation and configuration of equipment that will provide a Back-Up and Recovery System for the City's Active-Active Data Centers. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 7,2020 6:00 PM 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,139: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Petersen Industries, in an amount not to exceed $179,491.92, for the purchase of one (1) Knuckle Boom Truck for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Petersen Industries for the purchase of one(1) Knuckle Boom Truck. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,140: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,917,590.90, for the purchase of ten (10) Freightliner Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., for the purchase of ten (10) Freightliner Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,141: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ad Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc., in the total amount of $52,249.24, to provide T- Shirts for the participants and volunteers for the 18th Annual Little Rock Marathon; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc,for the 2020 Little Rock Marathon Shirts. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,142: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc., in the total amount of $165,000.00, to construct and install a new playground at Murray Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc.,for the construction of a new playground located at Murray Park. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,143: To authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Management Services Agreement with Baldwin & Shell Construction Company for Pre-Construction Services, for the Little Rock Police Department Headquarters Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,144: To authorize the City Manager to execute an Architectural Services Agreement with Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson, Inc., to provide Architectural Services for the Little Rock Police Department Headquarters Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Henry Droughter: Response to Comments by Carlette Bruce. Rohn Muse: Response to Comments by Carlette Bruce. Joe Jarris: Friendship Aspire Academy. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 7, 2020 6:00 PM SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 9 - 10) 9. ORDINANCE NO. 21,824: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with the Arkansas Municipal League Municipal Vehicle Program, at a total cost of $950,000.00, to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock's Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Municipal League Municipal Vehicle Program to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock's motor vehicles. This allows coverage for Liability, Compensation and Collision Insurance for City vehicles. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 Wright, 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. 10. RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ace Glass Recycling of Little Rock, Arkansas, to perform Curbside Glass Recycling Services within the corporate limits of the City; to authorize and additional fee of $3.39 per residence to be assessed to each residence for such service; to authorize any necessary amendments to the Solid Waste Bond Funds; and for other purposes. (Deferred from November 26, 2019, Reconvened Meeting) (Deferred from December 6, 2019) Mayor Scott stated that after review of the issue and the potential impact on the community, there would be no reason to read Item 10 as he was pulling the item from the agenda. Mayor Scott stated that recycling contract would be up later in the year and the potential cost impact to the citizens needed to be reviewed. Mayor Scott stated that the individuals that had signed up to speak on the item would be allowed to address the Board. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that because the item had been pulled from the agenda, there was no item to talk about; therefore, it was not appropriate for anyone to speak. Mayor Scott stated that Courtney Little, with Ace Glass, had signed-up to speak during Citizen Communication; however, he had held the card so that Mr. Little could speak when Item 10 was addressed. Mayor Scott asked if there was a motion from the Board to allow Mr. Little to speak. Director Peck made the motion, seconded by Director Webb, to allow Mr. Little to address the Board. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Courtney Little: Stated that when glass was removed from recycling within the City, he determined that Ace Glass should step up and provide the service for the residents. Mr. Little stated that currently 547 individuals had already sign-up for the temporary curbside service that was currently being offered. Mr. Little stated that Ace Glass looked forward to working with the City in the future to try and make glass recycling a reality. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 7,2020 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item M-1) M-1 ORDINANCE NO. 21,825: To establish and lay off City of Little Rock, Arkansas Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2020-001 (The Parks Subdivision); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Mayor Scott opened the public hearing and asked that the ordinance be read. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 Wright, 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. Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. City Attorney Carpenter stated that he had been asked by the Legal Counsel for the District to provide an overview. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the purpose of the Improvement District was to put in infrastructure and improvements for an area being developed. City Attorney Carpenter stated that a sufficient amount of signatures had been gathered, an Appraiser had been selected, there were three (3) individuals designated in the ordinance that would who would serve as Commissioners and all the Statutory requirements had been met. Mayor Scott closed the public hearing. 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. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. -• APPROVED: �1ill 4rA�ii— �"%�� 11,11 -49. usa 'r• City Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., 0 4