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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-23 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 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: Miller; Richardson; Hines; Lewis; Wyrick; Phillips; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Webb; and Mayor Scott. Directors absent: Peck and Kumpuris. Director Antwan Phillips delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS: M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Product and Service Contract with Insight Public Sector Sled Center, in an amount not to exceed $215,793.75, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of seventy-five (75) Falcon Cameras for the Little Rock Police Department Real Time Crime Center; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Product and Service Agreement with Insight Public Sector Sled Center for the purchase of an additional seventy-five (75) Falcon Cameras for the Little Rock Police Department Real Time Crime Center. M-2 RESOLUTION: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,858 (January 17, 2023), to authorize the City Manager to amend the Cyber Liability Insurance Contract to provide additional Cyber Liability Insurance Converge and to add an additional provider for a one (1)-year term; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the Cyber Liability Insurance Contract to provide additional coverage and add an additional provider for the period December 10, 2022,to December 10, 2023. M-3 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dell Technologies, in an amount not to exceed $293,813.74, plus applicable taxes and fees, to purchase servers and software for upgrades to the City Data Centers for the Information Technology Department; and for other purposes. (A portion of the funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dell Technologies to purchase servers and software for upgrades to the City's Data Centers. M-4 ORDINANCE: To permit the placement of an authorized receptacle in a Fire Station that belongs to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which can be used to voluntarily place a child pursuant to Ark., Code Ann. § 9-34-202; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. DEFERRALS: 26. ORDINANCE: To establish a Local Ordinance District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred until March 7, 2023, at staff's request) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to establish a Local Ordinance District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock, which roughly encompass the area east of Dr. Martin 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7,2023 6:00 PM Luther King Jr., Drive, south of 12th Street, west of Jones Street and the South Park Street below Wright Avenue and north of West Roosevelt Road. 27. ORDINANCE: To amend Chapter 23, Article IV, § 23-97(A) of the Little Rock Revised Code of Ordinances (1988); to increase the number of Historic District Commissioners from seven (7) to nine (9); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (Deferred until March 7, 2023, at staffs request) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to increase the members of the Historic District Commission from seven (7) to nine (9) to increase representation on the Commission for owner-occupants of the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District should a Local Ordinance District be established. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Items M-1, M- 2 & M-3 to the Consent Agenda, to add Item M-4 to the Separate Items and to defer Items 26 & 27 until March 7, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items M-1, M-2 & M-3 were added to the Consent Agenda, Item M-4 was added to the Separate Items and Items 26 & 27 were deferred until March 7, 2023. CONSENT AGENDA(Items 1 —24 and Items M-1, M-2 & M-3) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,866: To set February 21, 2023, as the date of public hearing to form and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No. 2023-001 (Edgewood Subdivision Project); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,867: To set February 21, 2023, as the date of public hearing to form and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No. 2023-002 (Edgewood Subdivision Recreation District); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,868: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $373,788.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of two (2) 2024 International Model HV513 Chassis Trucks with Dump Beds for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rush Truck Centers of Arkansas for the purchase of two(2)2024 International Model HV513 Chassis Trucks with Dump Beds for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,869: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $1,158,300.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of twenty-seven (27) 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder Trucks for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of twenty-seven (27) 2023 Ford F-150 Police Responder Trucks for the Little Rock Police Department. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,870: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $3,576,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of eighty (80) 2023 Ford Police Interceptors for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 6:00 PM Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of eighty (80) 2023 Ford Police Interceptors for the Little Rock Police Department. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,871: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LSC Environmental Projects, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $107,820.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) PSA-1000 Environmental Coatings Applicator for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LSC Environmental Projects, LLC, for the purchase of one (1) PSA - 1000 Environmental Coatings Applicator for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,872: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase aggregate in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Services Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase aggregate for the City of Little Rock Landfill off of the Arkansas Department of Transportation Aggregate Purchasing Contract No. H-23-228R. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,873: To transfer the title of the property located at 4409 West 25th Street, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to the University District Development Corporation; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; 1 abstention and 2 open positions) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the 6,620 square-foot lot located at 4409 West 25th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to the University District Development Corporation. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,874: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Michael Baker International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $294,634.00, for the Hilaro Springs 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 to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Michael Baker International, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the Hilaro Springs Bridge Replacement Project. (Located in Ward 2) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 15,875: A resolution to amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,035 (August 6, 2019), to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, in a revised amount not to exceed $425,000.00, for Appraisal and Acquisition Services for the Southeast Trail; and other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Southeast Trail. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 15,876: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $463,431.48, for the 13th Street and Pine Street Police Parking Lot; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Redstone Construction Group, Inc.,for the 13th Street at Pine Street Police Parking Lot, Bid No. 1846. (Located in Ward 1) 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7,2023 6:00 PM 12. RESOLUTION NO. 15,877: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a National Cooperative Contract with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a National Cooperation Contract with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA), pursuant to the authority granted, and in compliance,with the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Section Texas Government Code,Section 2054.0565, or other applicable laws,for out-of-state customers. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 15,878: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $97,075.00, for Sports Field Lighting for two (2) Tennis Court Side-by-Side at Dunbar Community Center; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for Sports Field Lighting for two (2) Tennis Court Side-by-Side at Dunbar Community Center. (Located in Ward 1) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 15,879: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a subaward with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas, in an amount of $200,000.00, to provide facility improvements for the Thrasher Boys and Girls Club; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager execute a subaward to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas to provide recreational facility improvements to Thrasher Boys and Girls Club, located at 3301 South State Street. (Located in Ward 1) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 15,880: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,628 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with Songbird Multimedia, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with Songbird Multimedia to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 15,881: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,627 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with Big Brother Big Sisters to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 15,882: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,625 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7,2023 6:00 PM 18. RESOLUTION NO. 15,883: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,624 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten (10)-month contract extension with Restore Hope, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a ten (10)-month contract extension with Restore Hope to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 15,884: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,621 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with Unity Martial Arts, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with Unity Martial Arts to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 15,885: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,623 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with Brandon House Cultural and Performing Arts, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with Brandon House Cultural and Performing Arts to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 15,886: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,620 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract extension with the Arkansas Community Dispute Resolution Centers, Inc., to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6)-month contract extension with Arkansas Community Dispute Resolution Centers, Inc., to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 22. RESOLUTION NO. 15,887: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,622 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten (10)-month contract extension with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a ten (10)-month contract extension with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 23. RESOLUTION NO. 15,888: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,629 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten (10)-month contract extension with Lessons Learned, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 6:00 PM violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a ten (10)-month contract extension with Lessons Learned to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. 24. RESOLUTION NO. 15,889: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,626 (February 15, 2022); to authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten (10)-month contract extension with Our House, to provide Community Reduction Services and activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to reduce community violence and increase public safety; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a ten (10)-month contract extension with Our House to provide Community Violence Reduction Services and Activities to the residents of the City of Little Rock. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,892: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Product and Service Contract with Insight Public Sector Sled Center, in an amount not to exceed $215,793.75, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of seventy-five (75) Falcon Cameras for the Little Rock Police Department Real Time Crime Center; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Product and Service Agreement with Insight Public Sector Sled Center for the purchase of an additional seventy-five (75) Falcon Cameras for the Little Rock Police Department Real Time Crime Center. M-2 RESOLUTION NO. 15,893: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,858 (January 17, 2023), to authorize the City Manager to amend the Cyber Liability Insurance Contract to provide additional Cyber Liability Insurance Converge and to add an additional provider for a one (1)-year term; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the Cyber Liability Insurance Contract to provide additional coverage and add an additional provider for the period December 10, 2022,to December 10, 2023. M-3 RESOLUTION NO. 15,894: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dell Technologies, in an amount not to exceed $293,813.74, plus applicable taxes and fees, to purchase servers and software for upgrades to the City Data Centers for the Information Technology Department; and for other purposes. (A portion of the funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dell Technologies to purchase servers and software for upgrades to the City's Data Centers. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Kathy Wells: Water, Sewer& Trash 10-Year Plan. Rev. Benny Johnson: Big Country Chateau. Marzlaryne Cranford: Community Help. Hasaunkee Ken: Big Country Little Rock. Phillip Harris: Big Country. 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7,2023 6:00 PM SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 25 and Item M-4) 25. RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to The Housing First Village, located outside the City Limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to the Housing First Village Project outside the City Limits without requiring annexation. Director Webb made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to defer action on Item 25 until February 21, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 25 was deferred until February 21, 2023. M-4 ORDINANCE NO. 22,220: To permit the placement of an authorized receptacle in a Fire Station that belongs to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which can be used to voluntarily place a child pursuant to Ark., Code Ann. § 9-34-202; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, 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 Hines, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 28 - 30) 28. RESOLUTION NO. 15,890: To approve the proposed amendments to the Consolidate Action Plan and sources and uses of funds provided in the 2020 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds from the United States Government; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve the amended sources and uses of 2020 CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME Funds prior to submitting to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Scott opened the public hearing. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick, to approve the resolution. Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Scott closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 29. RESOLUTION NO. 15,891: To approve the sources and uses of funds provided in the 2023 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds from the United States Government; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 6:00 PM Synopsis: Approval of the sources and uses of projected 2023 CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Funds is required prior to completion of the City's Annual Plan. Mayor Scott opened the public hearing. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the resolution. Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Scott closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 30. ORDINANCE NO. 22,219; G-24-062: To abandon a ten (10)-foot wide gas easement, located at 126 White Oak Lane, within Lot 28, Wilton Heights Addition, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Sylwester Pupkowski, the owner of Lot 28,Wilton Heights Addition, requests to abandon a ten (10)-foot wide Gas Easement located within the north one-half of Lot 28, Wilton Heights Addition, running approximately 156 feet from the west property line of Lot 28, Wilton Heights Addition to a ten (10)-foot wide Sanitary Sewer Easement, along the east property line of Lot 28, Wilton Heights Addition. Mayor Scott opened the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, 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 Hines, 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. There being none present, Mayor Scott closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. REPORTS (Item 31) 31. REPORT: Legislative Update— Emily Cox, Assistant City Manager DISCUSSIONS (Item 32) 32. DISCUSSION: Big Country Chateau. 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2023 6:00 PM Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting. -►, APPROVED: iNgley, City Clerk Fran Scott, J 9