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Home My WebLink About081523 Final Agenda Results 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting August 15, 2023 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on August 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order. Roll Call. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor’s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: None. City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports, and Discussion Items: None. Proposed Agenda Additions: None. A. Consent: 1. Approval of the August 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes. (2023-558) APPROVED. Council Member Scott Berna Ward 3 Position 1 Council Member Sarah Bunch Ward 3 Position 2 Council Member Teresa Turk Ward 4 Position 1 Council Member Holly Hertzberg Ward 4 Position 2 Mayor Lioneld Jordan City Attorney Kit Williams City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton Vacant Ward 1 Position 1 Council Member D’Andre Jones Ward 1 Position 2 Council Member Sarah Moore Ward 2 Position 1 Council Member Mike Wiederkehr Ward 2 Position 2 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 2. Railroad Liability Policy (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to authorize the purchase of a Railroad General Liability Policy to cover current and future Railroad Crossing Improvements at a cost of $54,000.00 for one year of coverage, and to approve a Budget Adjustment. (2023-961) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 173-23. 3. Excellerate Foundation Grant to the SAFE Program (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $25,000.00 to Recognize and Budget an Excellerate Foundation Grant to the City of Fayetteville Shelter Assistance From Extreme Weather Program. (2023-954) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 174-23. 4. JWC Environmental (Equipment Repair): A Resolution to accept a quote in the amount of $81,151.09 plus applicable taxes and freight charges from JWC Environmental for the repair of a Channel Monster Grinder used at the Hamestring Sewer Lift Station. (2023-947) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 175-23. 5. USGS Stream Gauge Operation (Funding Agreement): A Resolution to approve a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the City of Fayetteville in 2023 with the amount paid by the City not to exceed $56,930.00. (2023-956) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 176-23. 6. Fire Department Administrative Policies Approval (Policy Changes): A Resolution to approve Revised Fayetteville Fire Department Policies within Section 100 General Information and Introduction, and Section 200 Safety, Health & Wellness. (2023-963) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 177-23. 7. InVeris Virtual Reality Simulator (Purchase Agreement): A Resolution to award RFP 23-09 and authorize the purchase of a Virtual Reality Simulator from InVeris for the amount of $106,149.53 plus any applicable taxes or freight charges for Police Personnel Training. (2023-946) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 178-23. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov B. Public Hearing: 1. Public Hearing on Monthly Water and Sewer Rate Amendment: Item 2022-319, Discussion on Recommendation for Water and Sewer Rates effective January 1, 2024 has been placed under Unfinished Business as C. 1. The public will be allowed to speak after the Ordinance has been read. (2023-948) NO VOTE NEEDED, PUBLIC HEARING ONLY. C. Unfinished Business: 1. Amend §51.136 Monthly Water Rates and §51.137 Monthly Sewer Rates: An Ordinance to Amend §51.136 Monthly Water Rates and §51.137 Monthly Sewer Rates to change Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Cost of Service Study conducted by Black & Veatch. For Item History from June 21,2022 through April 18, 2023 contact the office of the City Clerk Treasurer. At the May 16, 2023 City Council Meeting, this item was left on the second reading and tabled to the July 18, 2023 City Council Meeting At the July 18, 2023 City Council Meeting, this item was left on the second reading and tabled to the August 15, 2023 City Council Meeting. (2022-319) AT THE AUGUST 15, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. D. New Business: 1. Rental Equipment Procurement Procedure (Bidding Waiver): A Resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the procurement of rental equipment from various vendors in excess of $35,000.00 but to require at least 3 written or published quotes for each rental. (2023-1005) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 179-23. 2. Nabholz Construction Co (Change Order): A Resolution to approve Change Order No. 13 to the Contract with Nabholz Construction Corporation in the amount of $5,521,396.00 for work related to the Cultural Arts Corridor, and to approve a Budget Adjustment – 2019 Cultural Arts Corridor Bond Project. (2023-953) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 180-23. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 3. Fayetteville Fire Relief and Pension Program Consolidation (LOPFI): An Ordinance transferring Administration of Retirement Coverage for eligible members of the Fayetteville Fire Relief and Pension Fund to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an irrevocable Agreement with LOPFI. (2023-942) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6676. 4. UDC §157 – Notice of Administratively Approved Development Applications (Amendment): An Ordinance to amend §157 Notification and Public Hearings to clarify the Official Approval Date for Administratively Approved Development Applications. (2023-950) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6677. 5. Rezoning – 2023-0017: (N. Truckers Dr./The Lennon, 208): An Ordinance to rezone that property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 23-017 located near North Truckers Drive in Ward 2 for approximately 20.23 acres from RPZD, Residential Planned Rezoning District to RMF-18, Residential Multi-Family, 18 units per acre. (2023-952) AT THE AUGUST 15, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON THE FIRST READING. 6. Misty Simpson (Water Damage Claim): A Resolution pursuant to §39.10(C)(4) of the Fayetteville City Code to authorize the Mayor to pay the amount of $50,000.00 to Misty Simpson for a Water Damage Claim arising at 2425 East Sharon Street. (2023-962) AT THE AUGUST 15, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO THE OCTOBER 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. E. City Council Agenda Session Presentations: None. F. City Council Tour: None. Announcements: Adjournment: 8:39 PM.