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City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
May 6, 2025
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219
of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Mayor Rawn Called the Meeting to Order.
Roll Call.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor' s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items
1. Monthly Financial Report - Chief Financial Officer
2. Proposed Agenda Additions
A. Consent
1. Approval of the April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.
APPROVED.
2. Fayetteville Animal Shelter Donation (Susan Shelton): A resolution to authorize the Mayor
to accept the life insurance proceeds of Susan Shelton, and to recognize Susan Shelton for her
donation to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
(2025-500)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 104-25.
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 Min. Monique Jones
Ward 4 Position 2 Mayor Molly Rawn
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
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3. Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates (Change Order #3): A resolution to approve
Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates d/b/a TSW in
an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for Phase 1 Improvements to Walker Community Park –
Park Improvement Bond Project.
(2025-534)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS 105-25.
4. Routeware Global (Service Contract): A resolution to authorize an agreement with
Routeware Global, Inc. for recycling and trash collection location monitoring products and
services in the amount of $81,438.03, pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing
Contract through May 28, 2026, and future renewal periods.
(2025-471)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 106-25.
5. National League of Cities Southern Cities Economic Initiative (Grant Acceptance): A
resolution to authorize the acceptance of a Southern Cities Economic Initiative Planning
Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 to support a project to develop community-driven
affordable housing solutions, and to approve a budget adjustment.
(2025-523)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 107-25.
6. Surfco Restoration & Construction, Llc. (Payment / Insurance Proceeds): A resolution to
authorize payment to Surfco Restoration & Construction in the amount of $147,010.18 for the
remediation work associated with the City Hall fire sprinkler claim, and to approve a budget
adjustment recognizing insurance proceeds in the amount of $147,882.00.
(2025-521)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 108-25.
7. Flintco, LLC. (Change Order #1): A resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with Flintco, LLC in the amount of $10,943,640.00 for the Maple Street
Improvements Project, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $300,000.00, to
recognize $1,000,000 in additional revenue from the University of Arkansas, and to approve
a budget adjustment.
(2025-474)
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED TO BE DISCUSSED AFTER APPROVING CONSENT.
8. Arkansas and Missouri Railroad (Agreement Amendment): A resolution to approve an
amendment to Resolution 232-22 and authorize the payment of an additional $15,138.06 to
the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad for railroad crossing modifications required for the
Razorback Road and 15th Street Intersection Project, and to approve a budget adjustment -
2019 Street Improvement Bond Project.
(2025-526)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 109-25
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9. Benchmark Construction Company of NWA, INC. (Change Order #1): A resolution to
approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Benchmark Construction Company of NWA,
INC. In the amount of $537,471.41 for the College Avenue Improvements Project, and to
approve a budget adjustment.
(2025-499)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 110-25.
10. Lewis Ford (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to approve the purchase of two Ford
Mavericks from Lewis Ford in the total amount of $56,150.00, plus any applicable taxes,
surcharges, and delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase price pursuant to Ordinance
6491.
(2025- 518)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 111-25.
11. Rush Truck Center (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to approve the purchase of one
dump truck from Rush Truck Centers in the amount of $207,684.35, plus any applicable taxes,
surcharges, freight charges or delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase price, pursuant
to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract.
(2025-519)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 112-25.
12. Holden Industries, INC. (Service Contract): A resolution to award Bid #25-33 and authorize
the purchase of standardized low profile tandem axle trailers from Holden Industries, INC
within the approved budget as needed through December 31, 2025.
(2025-529)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 113-25.
13. Acme Trenchless, INC. (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to waive competitive bidding
and approve the purchase of one excavator attachment with accessories from Acme Trenchless
inc. In the amount of $31,278.75 plus any additional freight charges and delivery fees, and to
approve a budget adjustment.
(2025-520)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 114-25.
14. Randall Ford of Fort Smith (Purchase Contract): A resolution to approve the purchase of
a Ford Explorer, Ford F550 and Hybrid Ford F150 from Randall Ford in the total amount of
$195,470.98, plus any applicable taxes, surcharges, and delivery fees pursuant to Ordinance
6491, and to approve a budget adjustment.
(2025-517)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 115-25.
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15. Olsson, INC. (Amendment No. 1): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Olsson, INC. In an amount not to exceed
$63,200.00 for additional services associated with replacing coating systems and updating
safety systems at the Baxter Water Storage Tank.
(2025-472)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 116-25.
16. Garver, LLC. (Service Agreement): A resolution to award RFQ #25-01, Selection #5, and
authorize a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Garver, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $303,704.00 for the preliminary design of improvements to the Noland Water
Resource Recovery Facility
(2025-467)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 117-25.
17. J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. (Equipment Purchase): A resolution to award Bid #25-21 and
authorize the purchase of Switchgear Equipment from J.A. Riggs Tractor Company in the
amount of $993,580.00, plus any applicable taxes, for the Noland Water Resource Recovery
Facility.
(2025-464)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 118-25
18. Carollo Engineers, inc. (Service Agreement): A resolution to approve an agreement with
Carollo Engineers, inc. In an amount not to exceed $176,358.00 for the 2025 water and sewer
rate and impact fee studies, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $20,000.00, and
to approve a budget adjustment.
(2025-533)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 119-25
19. Hawkins-Weir Engineers, INC. (Amendment No. 4): A resolution to approve Amendment
No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, inc.
In an amount not to exceed $395,840.00 for additional services associated with utility
relocations along Martin Luther King jr. Blvd. At the I-49/Hwy-62 interchange.
(2025-465)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 120-25.
20. Discontinue City Health Officer Position (Resolution): A resolution to repeal Resolution
173-20 and reestablish the Board of Health without an appointed City Health Officer.
(2025-542)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 121-25.
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PULLED FROM CONSENT:
1. Flintco, LLC. (Change Order #1): A resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with Flintco, LLC in the amount of $10,943,640.00 for the Maple Street
Improvements Project, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $300,000.00, to
recognize $1,000,000 in additional revenue from the University of Arkansas, and to approve
a budget adjustment.
(2025-474)
THIS ITEM WAS AMENDED TO INCLUDE FINAL BA #3 AND PASSED. SHALL
BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION 122-25.
B. Unfinished Business
1. Disclosure of Rental Fees and Costs (Ordinance): An ordinance to enact §120.03 disclosure
of rental fees and costs for leased residential properties in the City of Fayetteville. At the March
4, 2025 City Council Meeting this ordinance was left on the First Reading. At the March 18,
2025 City Council Meeting this ordinance was left on the Second Reading. At the April 1, 2025
City Council Meeting this ordinance was tabled to the May 6, 2025 City Council Meeting.
(2025-231)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ORDINANCE WAS LEFT
ON THE SECOND READING.
2. Chapter 172 Parking Requirements (Amendment): An ordinance to amend Chapter 172
Parking and Loading of the Unified Development Code to revise the City's regulations related
to residential parking requirements, parking reductions, and parking lot location standards,
and to declare an emergency. At the January 7, 2025 City Council Meeting, this ordinance
was tabled indefinitely. At the April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting, this ordinance was
removed from the table and placed on the agenda. This item was amended and left on the
Second Reading.
(2024-01107)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THIS ITEM WAS AMENDED
AND PASSED. SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6864.
3. Rezoning-2025-0009: (S. Razorback Rd & S. Ashwood Ave/Cunnings Arkansas,
638): An ordinance to rezone the property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 2025-09
for approximately 5.9 acres located at South Razorback Road and South Ashwood Avenue
in Ward 1 from NS-L, Neighborhood Services-Limited to R-A, Residential- Agricultural,
and CS, Community Services. At the April 15, 2025 City Council meeting this ordinance
was left on the First Reading.
(2025-429)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6865.
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C. New Business
1.Streamside Protection Zone Mapping (Amendment): An ordinance to approve an
amendment to the streamside protection zone mapping for property located at 3352 North
Highway 112.
(2025-531)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6866.
2.Authorize Board of Adjustment appeals to City Council (Amendments): An ordinance to
amend Chapter 155 Appeals and § 156.02 Zoning Regulations of the Unified Development
Code to provide that Board of Adjustment decisions may be appealed to the City Council, and
to clarify various appeal procedures
(2025-479)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6867.
3.Enact Fees for Utility Televising Services (Amend Ch. 51 – Water & Sewer): An ordinance
to amend Chapter 51, Water and Sewers of the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances to enact fees
for utility televising services.
(2025-538)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6868.
4.Revise Lot Frontage Requirements to Promote Housing Opportunities (Amend Ch. 151):
An ordinance to amend Section 151.01 definitions of the Unified Development Code to revise
lot frontage requirements.
(2025-540)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ITEM WAS AMENDED
AND PASSED. SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6869.
5.Add Flexibility to Accessory Dwelling Units Regulations to Promote Housing
Opportunities (Amend Ch. 164 & 171): An ordinance to amend Sections 164.19 Accessory
Dwelling Units and 171.13 Property Owner to construct sidewalk or contribute cost of
sidewalk of the Unified Development Code to add flexibility to the regulations for accessory
dwelling units.
(2025-539)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6870.
6.Modify Prefabricated Construction Standards to Promote Housing Opportunities
(Amend Ch. 151 & 164): An ordinance to amend Sections 151.01 Definitions and 164.15
Prefabricated Construction of the Unified Development Code to adopt Modular Construction
Regulations.
(2025-541)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON THE
FI
RST READING AND TABLED TO MAY 20, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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7. Vacation-2025-0004: (191 S. Hill Ave./Verve, 522 - Utility Easement): An ordinance to
approve VAC-25-04 for property located at 191 South Hill Avenue in Ward 2 to vacate 0.24
acres of general utility easements.
(2025-528)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON
THE FIRST READING.
8. Vacation-2025-0005: (191 S. Hill Ave./Verve, 522 - Street Right-Of- Way): An ordinance
to approve VAC-25-05 for property located at 191 South Hill Avenue in Ward 2 to vacate
0.05 acres of street right-of-way.
(2025-522)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6871.
9. Vacation-2025-0013: (3661 W. Wedington Dr.): An ordinance to approve VAC-25-13 for
property located at 3661 West Wedington Drive in Ward 4 to vacate 0.95 acres of tree
preservation.
(2025-366)
AT THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON
THE FIRST READING.
10. Vacation-2025-0011: (2828 N. Mansfield Ave./Drake Farms, 250 - Utility
Easements): An ordinance to approve VAC-25-11 for property located at 2828 North
Mansfield Avenue in Ward 2 to vacate three portions of general utility easements
containing a total of 1.11 acres.
(2025-524)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6872.
11. Vacation-2025-0012: (2828 N. Mansfield Ave./Drake Farms, 250 - Access
Easement): An ordinance to approve VAC-25-12 for property located at 2828 North
Mansfield Avenue in Ward 2 to vacate 0.38 acres of access easement.
(2025-525)
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE 6873.
D. City Council Tour
D.1 Cunnings Arkansas/Selph Rezoning:
Time: 4:00 pm
Address: SW of S. Razorback Rd./W. Cato Springs Rd.
Parking: On-street along Ashwood Ave.
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Request: Rezoning 5.9 acres from NS-l, Neighborhood Services-
Limited to R-A, Residential Agricultural and CS,
Community Services
Ozarks Electric Tree Preservation Easement Vacation
Time: 4:45 pm
Address: West End of Jewell Rd., SW Of Walmart
Parking: On-street along Jewell Rd.
Request: Vacating 0.95 acre existing Tree Preservation Easement and
dedicate 2.3 acres of New Tree Preservation Easement
E. Announcements
F. Adjournment 10:53 PM