HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-13 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
August 6,2013
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
August 6, 2013
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wright and Mayor Stodola. Directors absent: Fortson.
Director Erma Hendrix delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Stodola recognized Director Hendrix for a point of personal privilege regarding a
vote on a previous Agenda item. Director Hendrix stated that she would like to change
her vote from Aye to Nay for Agenda Item No. 15 (Resolution No. 13,742) from the July
16, 2013, Board of Directors Meeting. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that in order
to change her vote, there would need to be a motion and a second made and a
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wright, to allow her vote for
Resolution No. 13,742 be changed from Aye to Nay. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the motion passed. The record for Resolution No. 13,742
now reflects that by voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix
voting in opposition, the resolution was approved.
MODIFICATIONS
M-1. RESOLUTION: To award a contract to Melchor Construction, Inc., for the Pulaski
Heights Elementary SRTS (2013) AHTD Job #061366 Sidewalk Improvements, in the
amount of $71,119.20; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Melchor Construction, Inc., for
the Pulaski Heights Elementary SRTS (2013) AHTD Job #061366 Sidewalks Improvements, Bid No.
12-295.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to add Item M-1 to the
Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1
was added to the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Stodola recognized members from Boy Scout Troop No. 27 who were present in
the audience working on their Citizenship in the Community Badge.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 15 and Item M-1)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13.743: To authorize the City Manager to execute a Public
Agency Services Agreement to provide emergency response and fire suppression
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services for National Park Service properties within the Central High School National
Historic Site; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Agency Service
Agreement with the National Park Service to provide emergency response and fire suppression
services for Federal properties within the Central High School National Historic Site, for a term of
five (5)years with option to renew the term by mutual agreement.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,744: To set August 20, 2013, as the date of public hearing
regarding the proposed uses of the 2014 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Entitlement
Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding proposed
uses of 2014 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funding, which the City expects to receive from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,745: To approve HOPWA Funding to the Arkansas AIDS
Foundation in the amount of $386,500.00, for a twelve (12)-month period; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funding to the
Arkansas AIDS Foundation in an amount not to exceed $386,500.00 for a twelve(12)-month period.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,746: To certify Local Government Endorsement of Midwest
Independent Transmission Operator, Inc., to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back
Program (as authorized by Section 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of
2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,747: To authorize the entry into an agreement to issue bonds
for the purpose of assisting in the financing of industrial facilities within the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to be leased to Dassault Falcon Jet Corp., pursuant to the authority of
the laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly Amendment 65 to the Arkansas
Constitution and the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond
Law; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,748: To approve the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Bale Chevrolet for the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Vans, for the amount of
$25,159.00 each, for a total amount of $75,477.00, for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement
Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bale
Chevrolet to purchase three (3) Chevrolet vans at $25,159.00 each, for a total of $75,477.00, for the
Parks and Recreation Department.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 13.749: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to
the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) for the construction of ten (10)
single-family homes in the Apple Blossom Subdivision, in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the applicant to
apply for HOME Funds from the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 13.750: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to
the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) for the construction of five (5)
single-family homes in the Villa Vista Subdivision, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the applicant to
apply for HOME Funds from the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 13.751: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Play and Park Structures for the purchase of a Playground Component System for
Granite Heights Park in the amount of $96,023.05; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Play and Park
Structures to purchase a new playground component system for Granite Heights Park.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 13.752: To award a contract to Cosse Construction, LLC, for
the 12th Street Revitalization Streetscape Arkansas Community Economic Development
Program Grant; and for other purposes. (A portion of the Funding is from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital Improvement Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cosse Construction, LLC, for
12th Street Revitalization (Streetscape), Bid#2012-261.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 13.753: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contract
and agreement for the construction of the Harrison Street (14th Street to 22nd Street)
Safe Routes to Schools Sidewalk Grant in cooperation with the University District
Development Corporation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve and enter into contracts and agreements with the
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and the University Development Corporation for
the Harrison Street Sidewalk Project(14th Street to 22"d Street) Safe Routes to School Grant Program.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 13,754: To authorize the City Manager to make application to
the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational
facilities at the Little Rock Zoo, located in War Memorial Park at 1 Zoo Drive in the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to make application for a State Parks Outdoor
Recreation 50/50 matching grant for an Arkansas Farm Exhibit for the Little Rock Zoo.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 13,755: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Alexander Open Systems in the amount of $82,988.30, to purchase switches and a
router to upgrade switches at some of the City's major facilities, utilizing the Arkansas
State Purchasing Contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To purchase switches and router for the District Courts, Planning & Development, Public
Works, and Information Technology Departments and the Little Rock Zoo.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 13.756: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Daniel Utility in the amount of $424,161.29 for the equipment installation and site
work at the City of Little Rock's CNG Fueling Station located at 6th and Ferry Streets;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Daniel
Utility in the amount of $424,161.29 for the equipment installation and site work at the CNG Fueling
Station at 6th and Ferry Streets.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 13.757: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, by Special Warranty Deed to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort maximize the Land Bank's revitalization efforts, staff would like to accept the
donation of the property located at 3019 West 16th Street. Property Details: The parcel is a 6,068
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square-foot lot located in the Land Bank Focus Area that includes a structure that has been declared
unsafe and vacant by the City's Code Enforcement Staff.
M-1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,758: To award a contract to Melchor Construction, Inc., for
the Pulaski Heights Elementary SRTS (2013) AHTD Job #061366 Sidewalk
Improvements, in the amount of $71,119.20; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Melchor Construction, Inc.,for
the Pulaski Heights Elementary SRTS (2013) AHTD Job #061366 Sidewalks Improvements, Bid No.
12-295.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 16 - 24):
16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,754: To amend the Little Rock Planning Boundary
(Ordinance No, 18,488 as amended by Ordinance No. 20,638) moving the boundary
west and north at the Pratt Road/Interstate 530 Interchange; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission:8 ayes; 0 nays;and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To modify the City Planning Jurisdiction to make it consistent with Act 1053 of 2013
(change in the Interstate 530/Pratt Road area).
17. ORDINANCE NO. 20,755; LU13-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the area
south of Interstate 30 from Interstate 530 to Alexander Road; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 7 ayes;0 nays;3 absent; and 1 vacancy. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A package of eighteen (18) changes to the Land Use Plan in an area south of Interstate 30
from Interstate 530 to Alexander Road, to make the Land Use Plan more representational of the likely
near term future development pattern for the area.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 20,756; Z-8862: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 0.69-acre property located at 4811 Baseline Road is requesting that the
zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to 0-3, General Office District.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 20,757; Z-8863: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 1.03 acres property located on the east side of Vimy Ridge Road,
approximately 3,400 feet south of Alexander Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from
R-2, Single-Family District, to 1-2, Light Industrial District.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 20.758: Z-8864: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owners of the 16.628-acre property located at 10607/10701 Stagecoach Road are
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General
Commercial District, and OS, Open Space District.
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21. ORDINANCE NO. 20.759: Z-8865: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 0.49-acre property located at 6711 Cantrell Road is requesting that the
zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General Commercial District.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 20.760: To reduce the levy of tax on the assessment of benefits
to be received by owners of each of the several blocks, lots and parcels of land within
the Twin Lakes Recreation Improvement District No. 1 of Little Rock, Arkansas; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 20.761: To establish and lay off City of Little Rock Municipal
Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2013-314 (Bishop Place
Project); and for other purposes.
24. ORDINANCE NO. 20.762: An ordinance to authorize a contract with Thompson-
Reuters to provide computer-aided research measures and office management
measures for the Office of the City Attorney; to dispense with the requirement of
competitive bids; to declare an emergency; and for other purpose. Staff recommends
approval.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, 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 Richardson, 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 24 was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 25)
25. ORDINANCE: To establish impact fees for the wastewater system of the City of
Little Rock; Arkansas; to adopt a Wastewater Capital Plan and level of service
standards; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Director Hines stated that based on public comment that he had received regarding the
impact fee on the wastewater system he planned to make a motion to refer the item
back to the Sanitary Sewer Committee for the possibility of reconvening the Rate
Advisory Committee to review for a period of nine (9) months.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wright, to defer the item back
to the Sanitary Sewer Committee for a decomposition by the Rate Advisory Committee
for a period up to nine (9) months.
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Director Hurst stated that the document before the Board that evening was substantially
different than what emerged from the Rate Study Advisory Committee. Little Rock
Wastewater Executive Director Reggie Corbitt stated that the Rate Study Committee
recommendation was that the impact fee be sent to the Board of Directors for approval.
Director Hurst asked why Director Hines was recommending a nine (9)-month deferral.
Director Hines stated that he had recommended up to nine (9) months to give the
committee time to review the plan. Director Adcock asked if the City Attorney had
written the ordinance. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that he did not write the
ordinance and that the language was taken from the Statute. Director Adcock stated
that on Page 5 of the ordinance, it stated that the impact fee would be paid for at the
time of closing by the buyer of the home; however, elsewhere in the ordinance, it stated
that the fee would be paid for by the contractor when the permit for the sewer was
obtained. City Attorney Carpenter stated that his interpretation was that the fee could be
assessed at the time the developer closed on the property where the development was
to occur.
Director Hurst asked if the intention was for the original Rate Advisory Committee to
review plan, or would there be a new Committee. Director Hines stated that he thought
that determination should be left up to the Sanitary Sewer Committee. Director Hines
stated that when he looked over the list of members for the Rate Advisory Committee,
there was no representation for any of the neighborhoods west of Interstate 430.
Director Hurst stated that she had been on the Board for eleven (11) years and the
subject of impact fees had been discussed many times. Director Hurst asked if Director
Hines would be willing to amend his motion to state that the Committee would have no
more than six (6) months to review the plan.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wright, to amend his previous
motion to give the Sanitary Sewer Committee six (6) months to review the plan.
Director Hines stated that he did not think that it was necessary to have a new rate study
on the impact, he thought that the data was valid; however, he did think that it was
important to reconvene the stakeholders that would be affected.
Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to call the question on
the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson
voting Present, the motion passed. (Ordinance was not read)
PUBLIC HEARING (Item 26)
26. ORDINANCE NO. 20,763; G-23-437: To abandon a north/south alley right-of-way
and easements located between Battery and Wolfe Streets, south of 12th Street, Block 5
Centennial Addition, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission:8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The adjacent property owners are requesting the abandonment of approximately 330
linear-feet of a twenty (20)-foot wide alley right-of-way along with a portion of the easements located
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within the alley for an alley located south of 129' Street between Battery and Wolfe Streets; Block 5
Centennial Addition.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, 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 Hurst, 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 Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present
that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola
closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
PRESENTATIONS (Item 27)
27. PRESENTATION: 2013 1st Quarter Financial Presentation — Sara Lenehan,
Finance Department Director
Ms. Lenehan reported that in January, the City had collected 7.9%, or $13,423,821, of
the Annual Budget, in February 16.19%, or $27,505,834, had been collected and in
March 25.72%, or $43,698,427, had been collected. Ms. Lenehan reported that as a
result of the inclement weather at the end of December 2013/first of January 2014, the
City experienced a 7.24% sales tax revenue growth during the month of January, as
compared to January 2012. However, sales tax was flat during the month of April at
0.59% and then during the month of May, it fell 5.68%. Ms. Lenehan reported that the
sales tax revenues for the 1st Quarter were 0.46% below the same period for 2012. Ms.
Lenehan reported that the City was 1.93% below the budget for sales tax in the 1st
Quarter. Ms. Lenehan reported that in January, the City had expended 7.87%, or
$12,426,582, of the Annual Budget, in February 15.07%, or $23,804,053, had been
expended and in March 23.18%, or $436,597,326, had been expended. Ms. Lenehan
reported that the 2013 Budget goal for vacancy savings was $3,900,000, and year to
date savings was $1,608,015.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 28)
28. RESOLUTION NO. 13.759: To make reappointments to the various City of Little
Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals (1 position); River Market District Design
Review Committee(1 position); and Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee(2 positions).
Housing Board of Adiustments and A meals: Reappointment of Kenneth McKay to serve
his second four (4)-year term, said term to expire on August 1, 2017. Director Adcock
made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
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River Market District Design Review Committee: Reappointment of Jim Rice to serve
his second three (3)-year Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau term, said term to
expire on August 6, 2016. Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director
Cazort, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointment was approved.
Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee: Reappointment of Pete Hornibrook Rice to serve
his second five (5)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on August 1, 2018.
Reappointment of Richard Mays, Jr., to serve his second five (5)-year At-Large term,
said term to expire on August 1, 2018. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the appointments were approved.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Dr. Valerie Tatum, 5615 Geyer Springs Road: Covenant Keepers CP Charter School
Larry D. Lowe, 6703 Pecan Lane: Fire Department
Luke Skrable: State Law Broken
Henry Droughter, 1608 South Taylor Street: Minority Goals
Richard Morehead, 210 South Gaines Street: Firefighter Issues
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
• E • APPROVED:
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Suu ngley, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor
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