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Home My WebLink About121724 Final Agenda Results 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting December 17, 2024 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on December 17, 2024 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. Call to Order. Roll Call. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor' s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions. 1. Fayetteville High School Dance Team Recognition - Presented by Mayor Lioneld Jordan. City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items. 1. Mayor Jordan Service Award - Presented by Vice Mayor Bunch. 2. Nominating Committee Report - Presented by Committee Chair. APPROVED. AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THE CITY COUNCIL REJECTED THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY’S RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT – MELISSA TERRY. 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 Council Member Robert B. Stafford Ward 1 Position 1 Council Member Dr. 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 Proposed Agenda Additions. 1. An Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance 6800: Ordinance 6800 was passed on October 15, 2024 but was determined to not take effect until 90 days from passage and approval. This restriction on how much landlords could charge prospective tenants for rental application reviews and for possible background checks may violate A.C.A. § 14-43-608 regulation of prices. (2024-01076) AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA. AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED TO READ “AMENDS ORDINANCE 6800 TO EXTEND AND DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2025”. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6824. A. Consent. 1. Approval of the November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes. APPROVED. 2. Seven Hills Homeless Center (ARPA Reallocation #2): A Resolution to Commit ARPA Funds in the amount of $23,719.80.00 to the Seven Hills Homeless Center, and to Approve a Budget Adjustment. (2024-0935) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 302-24. 3. Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas (Amendment #2): A Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas in the amount of $160,759.00 to Provide Public Recreation Services for Senior Residents of Fayetteville, Contingent on Approval of the 2025 Annual City Budget. (2024-0795) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 303-24. 4. Purchased Water Account (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to Approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $1,326,000.00 for the Purchased Water Account due to increased water usage. (2024-0771) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 304-24. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 5. I3 Verticals, LLC. (Service Agreement): A Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding and Approve an Agreement with I3 Verticals LLC to Provide Citation Payment Processing for the Fayetteville District Court. (2024-0899) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 305-24. 6. Porter Warehouse Stabilization (Change Order #1): A Resolution to Approve Change Order #1 to the Contract with IBZ INC. D/B/A Ellingson Contracting in the amount of $178,526.13 for the Porter Warehouse Stabilization Project. (2024-0901) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 306-24. 7. Central United Methodist Church (Shared Parking Lease Agreement): A Resolution to Authorize Mayor Jordan to Sign a Limited License Agreement with Central United Methodist Church for Operation of the Church Parking Deck as a Revenue-Producing Parking Facility. (2024-0902) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 307-24. 8. Animal Services - Donation Revenue (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to Approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $41,174.00 representing Donation Revenue to the Animal Services Division. (2024-0903) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 308.24 9. Eco-Vista, LLC. (Service Contract): A Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Eco-Vista, LLC for the Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste in the City of Fayetteville for a period of 3 years with automatic renewals for four additional 3 year terms. (2024-0934) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 309-24. 10. Natural State Streams (Service Contract): A Resolution to Approve a Contract with Natural State Streams, LLC in the amount of $169,645.95 for the Restoration of Niokaska Creek Downstream of North Azalea Terrace, to Approve a Project Contingency in the amount of $20,000.00, and to Approve a Budget Adjustment. (2024-0761) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 310-24. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 11. Benchmark Construction of NWA, INC. (Construction Contract): A Resolution to Approve a Contract with Benchmark Construction Company of NWA, INC. In the amount of $8,693,634.49 for the College Avenue Improvements Project, to Approve a Project Contingency in the amount of $870,000.00, and to Approve a Budget Adjustment – 2022 Street Improvement Bond Project. (2024-0904) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 311-24. 12. Police Department Donations (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to Approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $148.00 Recognizing Donation Revenue to the Fayetteville Police Department. (2024-0882) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 312-24. 13. State Forfeitures (Budget Adjustment): A Resolution to Approve a Budget Adjustment in the amount of $28,463.00 Recognizing Revenue Associated with Federal and State Law Enforcement Forfeitures. (2024-0881) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 313-24. B. Unfinished Business. 1. Stormwater Management and Water Quality Funding (Adoption): An Ordinance to Enact Chapter 52: Stormwater Management Utility Fee into the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances. At the December 4, 2024 City Council Meeting this Ordinance was left on the First Reading. (2024-0687) AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED TO ACCEPT THE REVISED VERSION OF EXHIBIT A. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6825. C. New Business. 1. National Day of Racial Healing (Recognition - January 21, 2025): A Resolution for the City of Fayetteville to Recognize the National Day of Racial Healing on January 21, 2025. (2024-0913) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 314-24. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 2. Upper Ramble Park Hours (Ordinance): An Ordinance to Amend § 97.015 operating hours in Chapter 97, Article II Park Operations; Administration and Enforcement of the Code of Fayetteville to provide for extended hours in the Upper Ramble. (2024-0905) AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED TO ADD AN EMERGY CLAUSE. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6826. 3. Rezoning-2024-0055: (West of 3296 E. Huntsville Rd/Pair, 528): An Ordinance to Rezone the property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 2024-55 for approximately 0.60 acres located West of 3296 East Huntsville Road in Ward 1 from R-A, Residential-Agricultural to RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, four units per acre. (2024-0908) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6827. 4. Authorize Payment of Survival Spousal Benefits (Ordinance): An Ordinance to Authorize Payment of Survival Spousal Benefits of 50% of Mayor Jordan’s Statutory Retirement Benefits to Mrs. Diana Jordan and to Grant an Annual Cost-of-Living Benefit increase up to 3%. (2024-0963) PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 6828. D. City Council Agenda Session Presentations. E. City Council Tour. F. Announcements. G. Adjournment: 9:35 PM