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City Council Final Agenda Results
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5:30 PM
City Hall Room 219
City Council Members
Council Member Robert B. Stafford Ward 1
Council Member Dr. D'Andre Jones Ward 1
Council Member Sarah Moore Ward 2
Council Member Mike Wiederkehr Ward 2
Council Member Scott Berna Ward 3
Council Member Sarah Bunch Ward 3
Council Member Teresa Turk Ward 4
Council Member Min. Monique Jones Ward 4
Mayor Molly Rawn
City Attorney Kit Williams
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor' s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items
1. Sales Tax & Monthly Financial Report - Chief Financial Officer
Proposed Agenda Additions
A. Consent
A.1. Approval of the March 5, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved
A.2. Approval of the March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved
A.3. Friends of YRCC Annual Program Donation:
A resolution to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $24,685.83
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representing donation revenue from Friends of YRCC to fund the 2026 programs
offered at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. (2026-952)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 082-26.
A.4. Whiting Systems Inc. (Bid Waiver):
A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of vehicle
wash chemicals from Whiting Systems Inc on an as-needed basis within the
approved budget through September 30, 2028. (2026-444)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 083-26.
A.5. Contract with Southern Brothers Construction:
A resolution to award Bid 26-25 and approve a contract with Southern Brothers
Construction, LLC in the amount of $180,977.00 for the installation of a fueling
station at the Fayetteville Police Department, to approve a project contingency in
the amount of $38,000.00, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026-874)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 084-26
A.6. Walker Park SWEPCO Electrical Easement:
A resolution to authorize Mayor Rawn to convey an electrical easement to
Southwestern Electric Power Company for the Walker Park Improvement
Project. (2026-562)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 085-26.
A.7. Approval of Bid 26-21 - Construction for Lake Fayetteville Bridge and
Nature Trail:
A resolution to award Bid 26-21 and approve a contract with Milestone
Construction Company, LLC for the Lake Fayetteville Bridge and Nature Trail
Project in the amount of $272,177.88, to approve a project contingency in the
amount of $30,000.00. (2026-673)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 086-26.
A.8. Hawkins Weir Engineers Amendment 6 Sunbridge and College:
A resolution to approve Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Engineering
Services Agreement with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. in the amount of
$123,300.00 for construction observation services associated with the project to
alleviate flooding near the North College Avenue and East Sunbridge Drive
Intersection. (2026-865)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 087-26.
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A.9. 120 Water, Inc. (Amendment No. 2):
A resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 to the professional services
agreement with 120 Water, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $84,500.00 for
additional services related to water service line inventory compliance. (2026-
994)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 088-26.
A.10. Bid 26-24 NEC, Inc. (Concrete Construction):
A resolution to award Bid 26-24 and approve the purchase of concrete
construction from NEC, Inc. as a secondary supplier on an as needed basis
within the approved budget. (2026-996)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 089-26.
A.11. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Service Agreement):
A resolution to award RFQ #25-01, Selection 17, and authorize a Professional
Engineering Services Agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $634,940.00 for services associated with utility
relocations required by ARDOT, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026-
997)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 090-26.
A.12. Amendment to Resolution 219-25 to Include Additional Benches for Bus
Stops:
A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of 10
additional bus stop benches in the amount of $9,025.00, plus any applicable
sales taxes and shipping charges, from Brasco International. (2026-807)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 091-26.
A.13. Crafton Tull & ARDOT Agreement - MLK Pedestrian Improvements:
A resolution to award RFQ #26-01 and authorize a professional engineering
services contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$114,376.00 for the design of the Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard Pedestrian
Improvements Project, and to approve a master agreement addendum with the
Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2026-822)
Passed and shall be recorded as Resolution 092-26.
B. Unfinished Business
B.1. Amend § 161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation:
An ordinance to amend § 161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and
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Recreation to prohibit detention and retention ponds on CCR zoned property.
(2026-495)
At the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first
reading.
At the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was amended and left
on the second reading.
C. New Business
C.1. VAC 2025-0034 Northeast of S. Washington Ave & E. Martin Luther King Jr
Blvd:
An ordinance to approve VAC-25-34 for property located northeast of South
Washington Avenue and East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Ward 1 to
vacate 0.11 acres of utility easement. (2026-722)
Passed and shall be recorded as Ordinance 6987.
C.2. RZN 2026-0004 South Hill Ave:
An ordinance to rezone the property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 2026-
04 for approximately 0.50 acres located at 957 South Hill Avenue in Ward 1 from
RMF-24, Residential Multi-Family, 24 Units Per Acre to RI-U, Residential
Intermediate-Urban. (2026-732)
Passed and shall be recorded as Ordinance 6988.
C.3. Amend §114.02 of City Code to Update Regulations Governing Farmers
Market Operations:
An ordinance to expand the physical footprint of the Fayetteville Farmers Market,
allow additional market days and times, and authorize the sale of alcoholic
beverages by amending § 114.02 Farmers Market of the Fayetteville Code.
(2026-884)
At the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first
reading.
C.4. Amend § 39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) of City Code for Damage Claims:
An ordinance to amend § 39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) to authorize the use of an
experienced insurance adjustor to allow rare, exceptional, and substantially
proven claims above $100,000.00 to be paid if approved by unanimous consent
of the City Council and to declare an emergency. (2026-1016)
At the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first
reading.
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D. City Council Tour
E. Announcements
E.1. Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Vacancies Advertisement:
The Office of the City Clerk Treasurer is currently accepting applications for
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council vacancies. Applications must be submitted
by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.
E.2. Board, Committee & Commission Vacancies Advertisement:
The Office of the City Clerk Treasurer will be accepting applications for board,
committee and commission vacancies starting Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications
must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.
F. Adjournment 7:09 PM