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AGENDA
FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1998
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on December 15, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Room 219, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The following items will be considered:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of minutes from December 1 , 1998 meeting.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Discussion of purchase options for property located
between Washington County road #648 and #649, south of Highway 16 West and
north of Highway 62, for the possible location of a second waste water treatment
facility. Properties to be acquired from James McClelland, Jr., H.M. and Norma Lee
Shipp, Broyles Farm Inc., and Calvin and Wanda Sue Hammond.
B. OFF-STREET PARKING LOT DESIGN: An ordinance revising the UDO, Off-
Street Parking Lot Design requirements, in reference to landscaping. The ordinance
was tabled on the third reading.
C. OVERLAY DISTRICT: An ordinance revising the Overlay District provision of the
zoning ordinance to eliminate sections contained within the Commercial Design
Standards. The ordinance was left on the second reading as amended.
D. EMINENT DOMAIN: An ordinance authorizing the City Attorney to seek possession
of property owned by Jill R. Jacoway located at the southeast corner of Old Missouri
Road and Zion Road by the power of eminent domain, in association with the required
right-of-way and easements for the Old Missouri/Zion Road intersection Improvement.
The ordinance was left on the second reading.
E. 1999 BUDGET: A resolution adopting the 1999 City of Fayetteville Annual Budget
and Work Program.
F. RZ 98-19: An ordinance approving rezoning request, RZ 98- 19, submitted by Tom
Terminella for property located north of Township East extension. The request is to
rezone 45 .87 acres from A- 1 , Agricultural, to R- 1 , Low Density Residential. The
ordinance was left on second reading.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. DICKSON STREET ENHANCEMENT: A resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Benham Group for planning and
engineering services relative to the Dickson Street Enhancement Project. The amount
of the contract is $346,748.04 and approval of a budget adjustment.
B. COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION: A resolution accepting a contract with the
Community Access Television for public access television services.
Only items presented by the City Council or City Staff may be discussed during the
meeting. If you have an item you wish to discuss, please contact your alderman to have it
presented at the next City Council Agenda Session. For further assistance, please contact
Heather Woodruff, City Clerk, at 575-8323.
A MEETING OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL
December 1 , 1998
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A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on December 1 , 1998, at 6:30 p. m, in the
City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Room 219, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PRESENT: Mayor Fred Hanna, Alderman Williams, Alderman Daniel, Alderman Young,
Alderman Trumbo, Alderman Pettus, Alderman Russell, City Attorney Jerry
Rose, City Clerk/Treasurer Heather Woodruff, Staff, Press, Audience
ABSENT: Alderman Schaper
Mayor Hanna called the meeting to order. First item of business was to appoint a new alderman
to fill an unexpired term, Robert Reynolds, to be sworn in by Judge Moore.
Alderman Williams moved to elect to appoint Mr Reynolds to his ward. Alderman Pettus
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried with a vote of 6-0-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES: Approval of minutes from November 17, 1998 meeting.
RADIO MAINTENANCE: A resolution awarding the radio maintenance contract of the
Motorola 800 MHZ Smartnet Trunking System to Motorola, Inc.
RESOLUTION 156-98 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK 'S OFFICE
SPAWNEUTER PROGRAM : A resolution approving a cost share agreement with the Humane
Society of the Ozarks to implement a Low Income Spay/Neuter Program. Alderman Trumbo
asked Lib Horn of Animal Services for clarification as to whether the city would spay/neuter all
drop-offs at the animal shelter or only pets that are adopted by the city. Ms. Horn stated that the
city is mandated by state law to assure that every animal adopted from the shelter is
spayed/neutered. The Humane Society handles the low income portion of the program; they will
determine eligibility, notify Animal Services and pay for this part of the program. The Melissa
Henderson Trust Voucher Program is a Humane Society program giving a reduced fee for all
participating veterinarians. Some of the veterinarians that Alderman Trumbo spoke with weren' t
clear about the Melissa Henderson Trust or other programs. It was proposed to have a luncheon
for veterinarians with the Animal Shelter staff and Humane Society director to clarify the
voucher program, and that the only city program is the adoption program.
RESOLUTION 157-98 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK 'S OFFICE
Alderman Trumbo moved to approve the consent agenda. Alderman Daniel seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion carried with a vote of 7-0-0.
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OLD BUSINESS
PROPERTY ACQUISITION : Discussion of purchase options for property located between
Washington County roads #648 and 4649, south of Highway 16 West and north of Highway 62,
for the possible location of a second waste water treatment facility. Properties to be acquired
from James McClelland Jr. , H. M. and Norma Lee Ship, Broyles Farm Inc. , and Calvin and
Wanda Sue Hammond.
Mayor Hanna noted that some of the parties have been out of town so that they haven't been able
to get an agreement about the options; he suggested that they table the issue for another two
weeks. Charles Venable agreed. Alderman Williams agreed with the mayor, expressing concern
over spending $270,000 of city money that won't be returned or credited to the purchase price.
Mayor Hanna asked that staff have answers by next Tuesday' s agenda session, noting that
members of the public had come to this meeting prepared to hear and discuss the issue.
Alderman Pettus asked if a motion was needed; it was determined this was only a discussion.
Alderman Young asked to discuss if we bought the land earlier than a year if the money could
apply to the purchase.
Mayor Hanna stated they would try and have some definite answers by next Tuesday.
NO ACTION
OFF-STREET PARKING LOT DESIGN : Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance revising the
UDO, Off-Street Parking Lot Design requirements, in reference to landscaping.
Mr. Rose read the ordinance for the third and final time.
Alderman Williams stated the proposed ordinance had been to the Ordinance Review Committee
and the Planning Commission. He felt this proposal was a great improvement over the existing
ordinance.
Alderman Daniel moved to approve the ordinance.
Ms. Fran Alexander, an area resident, stated the Tree and Landscape Committee had not
discussed the revisions to the ordinance. She thought the committee should be allowed time to
review the changes. She stressed the need to have trees in parking lots to reduce the heat in
parking lots. She thought the spacing of the trees needed to be discussed. She added the
committee was scheduled to meet this Thursday.
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Ms. Kim Hesse. , Landscape Administer, stated she had sent the proposed revisions to the
committee members. She reiterated the committee as a whole had not discussed the revisions.
Ms. Candy Clark, Tree and Landscape Committee, stated the committee had some definitive
comments on the revisions. They were wanting time to discuss the ordinance. She asked them to
postpone a decision on the ordinance until they had time to present a recommendation.
Alderman Pettus thought it was a reasonable request.
Alderman Daniel's motion died for lack of a second.
Alderman Williams moved to table the ordinance until the next meeting. Alderman Young
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0-0.
OVERLAY DISTRICT: Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance revising the Overlay District
provisions of the zoning ordinance to eliminate sections contained within the Commercial
Design Standards.
Mr. Rose read the ordinance for the second time.
Alderman Williams stated this revision had also come from the Ordinance Review Committee.
With the help of the Planning Department, they were trying to remove conflicts between the city-
wide ordinances and the Overlay District ordinance.
Alderman Daniel thought the proposed ordinance was a good improvement.
Alderman Williams suggested leaving the ordinance on the second reading so it could be
reviewed with the landscaping ordinance at their next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
EMINENT DOMAIN : Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance authorizing the City Attorney to
seek possession of property owned by Jill R. Jacoway located at the southeast corner of Old
Missouri Road and Zion Road by the power of eminent domain, in association with the required
right-of-way and easements for the Old Missouri/Zion Intersection Improvement.
Mr. Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Alderman Pettus asked if there had been any discussion with Ms. Jacoway since the Agenda
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Session.
Mr. Venable stated he was not aware of any new information.
Alderman Reynolds asked if every avenue had been exhausted .
Mr. Venable stated Ms. Jacoway was requesting things that were not possible with the purchase.
Mayor Hanna asked if Ms. Jacoway's request for a rezoning could be considered with any
negotiations.
Mr. Rose stated the City was trying to purchase an easement across a piece of property. They
were trying to give a fair price. A zoning decision was a separate decision, one which was made
through the Planning Commission, then through the City Council by ordinance. They were two
separate considerations. It would be difficult to tie the two together.
Mayor Hanna asked if there had been a request made to the Planning Department for a rezoning.
Ms. Little was not aware of any request being submitted.
Alderman Daniel stated this was a dangerous intersection and this would benefit everyone to
straighten the existing angle.
Alderman Williams stated they needed to go forward with the condemnation and negotiations.
Alderman Williams moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman
Daniel seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0-0.
Mr. Rose read the ordinance for the second time.
Alderman Williams asked if Ms. Jacoway had been notified that the condemnation was on the
agenda.
Mr. Don Bunn, Assistant Public Works Director, stated it was their procedure to notify the
owner, however, he was not positive she had received notice.
Alderman Williams requested that Ms. Jacoway be notified before the next meeting.
1999 BUDGET: Mayor Hanna introduced a resolution adopting the 1999 Annual Budget.
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Mr. Kevin Crosson, Steve Davis, and Kevin Springer presented a summary of the 1999 budget
highlighting the major changes.
Mr. Davis stated because of the uncertainty of the financial future of Drake Field, $865,000 of
capital projects had been deleted since the approval of the 1999 to 2000 Improvement Program.
In response to questions from Alderman Pettus, Mr. Davis stated this would be the first year in a
long time that the airport would have a deficit.
Alderman Daniel stated this was the first time since she had been on the council that they had to
make cut backs. She expressed concern about reducing the Cable funding by approximately
50%. She stated she would not have voted the way she had on some items, had she known they
would be cutting some of the programs.
Alderman Russell asked for a more detailed reason on why the funding had be cut for the Cable
department.
Alderman Trumbo asked for an explanation of the prioritizing process.
Mr. Davis explained the staff would go through a process which went through the services the
city had traditional provided. The Community Access Television was a relatively new service
which was being provided in comparison to other traditional services. When it came time to
make funding recommendations, they would look at the services which had been added that
could be phased out. The Dickson Street Enhancement Project and the Walton Arts Center had
started out with funding, but they had been phased out.
Alderman Trumbo noted that the city had provided funding for some projects such as the Walton
Arts Center and the Transit System until they could find other sources of funding. He asked if
the Community Access Television had tried to find alternate sources of funding, such as
fundraising. He noted some cities allowed people to pay for community access channels on their
cable bill.
Alderman Pettus asked how the money got allocated to each department.
Mr. Davis explained the city did a resource-based budget. The city lived on consumption taxes,
which were sales taxes and franchise taxes. In September there was a 1 .7% increase in sales
taxes collection above the city's budget. Historically, they had averaged 8% growth in sales tax.
People were not spending as much money, so the city' s revenues would be tighter. He added
because of the projected revenues from taxes, they had established target budgets for each
division adjusting for inflation. This year the only adjustment for inflation was a modest increase
for personnel. They did not allow any inflation for routine operating expenses. Even without
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increasing, the operating divisions within the general funds could not meet their basic operating
requirements for 1999. Additional funding was not available to meet all the needs. They needed
the money for more basic things that the city needed . They did not have the luxury to fund some
of the extra items.
Mr. Richard Drake, President of the Community Access Television, stated the community access
channel had shown the city in all its diversity and promoted freedom of speech. They were
committed to diversity. He stated the budget cut would cripple the channel. He stressed they
were a service to the city.
Mr. Rowland McKinney, Cable Board, stated the Cable Board felt the Community Access
channel was important to the city. He stated the CAT had provided direction and skills to young
people which allowed them to advance themselves. He asked the council to maintain the existing
budget of $63 ,000 for 1999. He added traditional media, such as the library, were being
converted to Internet and digital systems, which would be converging in the future. He felt the
community access television was an extension of the library.
Mr. Bob McKinney, CAT Board, stated the original group which had started the access channel
had gone to the cable provider and received funding from them. The provider had given them
$ 170,000. Later they were taken in by the city. They had tried, diligently, in the past to raise
money for the CAT channel, but attempts had been unsuccessful. They were dependent on the ne
city for funding. He stated they had some of the best programming in the country as far as
community access television went.
Alderman Williams stated when the franchise fee had been taken away from Community Access
Channel and placed into the city fund, they had promised to fund their program at an adequate
level to continue their program. The city needed to continue to uphold their promise.
Ms. Marion Orton, League of Women Voters and former Mayor, stated the League had worked
with Public Access for over nineteen years. The channel was the only true public access channel.
The channel helped provide an avenue for freedom of speech.
Mayor Hanna asked Ms. Orton if the League of Women Voters would help fund the Access
Channel.
Ms. Orton stated the League did not have the funding to help support the program.
Mayor Hanna stated the city was in the same position. He felt some of the people who watched
or used the station should help fund it.
Ms. Orton stated the CAT station was a service to the community, like the recreation program
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and library.
Ms. Paula Marioni, an area resident, thought the budget should be increased. She questioned the
reasoning behind cutting the CAT budget by 50% and on the other hand constructing a street for
a developer near the mall.
Mayor Hanna explained the developer near the mall had agreed to construct a 32-foot wide street
when the property was rezoned. What the city had requested was to add two additional lanes to
the bridge and street. The developer was willing to construct the two-lane road, but the city was
going to provide additional funding for the additional lanes.
Ms. Marinoni requested that the city to find the money for the cable funding because they
provided a valuable service for the city.
Mr. Randy Zurcher, an area resident, expressed concern about the downtown development in
comparison to the mall development. He questioned the basic services of the city and their
priorities. He thought the CAT program provided for some of the needs of the citizens.
Ms. Eden Tombolin, CAT Board, stated she was also a CAT Producer. She discussed some of
the quality programs the program had produced. She urged the council not to cut their budget.
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RZ98-19 : Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance approving a rezoning request, RZ 98- 19,
submitted by Tom Terminella for property located north of Township East extension. The
request is to rezone 45 . 87 acres from A- 1 . Agricultural, to R- 1 , Residential.
Mr. Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Mr. David Jorgensen, Jorgensen and Associates, stated he was representing Mr. Terminella. Mr.
Dave Chapman, the owner, was also with him to answer questions.
Alderman Williams asked the staff if the city' s sewer plant could handle the additional inflow
with this development. He expressed concern about continuing to rezone land from Agricultural
to R- 1 density, if the city was really at capacity. Rather than doing a moratorium on sewer taps,
they needed to think about not rezoning more land until they could get a handle on the sewer
plant problem.
Alderman Daniels stated she was also concerned about further development. She thought it
would be risky to rezone this land which would lead t o a number of sewer hookups which they
would not be able to handle. They could not tell when they would get a new sewer plant.
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Alderman Trumbo stated he would agree with Aldermen Williams and Daniel, however, he did
not believe it would be right to do so in the middle of the development process, after the
developer had gone through expensive preparations, to all of sudden stating they were not going
to rezone any more property. He stated they needed to look at this project on the Planning
Commission' s recommendations, then look at not rezoning any more property until the problem
was addressed.
Mayor Hanna stated he did not think the risk was with the city, but with the developer. The
developer was aware of the problem. Anyone with land would be at risk. He noted there was a
risk, however, he did not see it in the rezoning, it was in the waste water treatment plant capacity.
Alderman Young stated the Planning Commission did not know about the capacity of the plant.
They had been told there was adequate capacity.
In response to concerns from Alderman Young, Mr. Venable stated the staff would be meeting
with Mr. Murray Fleming. They would be making a presentation later on the plant.
Alderman Williams noted the construction of a new sewer plant would take four to six years and
the city had approved a rezoning of large tracts of land.
Mr. Venable replied Ms. Little had given him the number of approved buildable lots in the city.
This information would be used to determine the number which could be constructed.
Alderman Williams stated they needed to look closely at the information because if their plant
did not work properly they would be fined by the EPA. They had spent millions of dollars on
upgrading the existing collection system.
Mr. Crosson stated the city was approaching capacity. They had been working on the study for
over three years and the staff had been telling them they were approaching capacity all the time.
Alderman Pettus stated they had been told two months ago they were okay on the sewer capacity.
Now they were being told they were not okay.
Mr. Crosson stated their consultant had told them they would not be in danger of getting fines
from the EPA if they were making progress towards a new sewer plant. The council had made a
decision not to proceed with the plant by not acting on the purchase of the property.
Alderman Pettus replied they had made a decision to look at other options.
Alderman Trumbo stated that with their sewer rehabilitation they had a net/net no gain additional
value based on the infiltration rehabilitation as compared with new sewer hookups.
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Alderman Reynolds stated he had been on the Planning Commission for six years and during that
time he had never heard that they were running short of sewer services. Last week was the first
time anyone on the Commission had heard of the shortage. He added this developer had gone
through the city's process and had been approved and should not be cut off now. If they were
going to stop rezoning they should start at the Planning Department,
Alderman Williams noted the Planning Staff report stated the increase in population should not
overburden the public services including schools, water, and sewer facilities.
Alderman Reynolds stated the moratorium needed to start in the Planning Department and not at
the Council level.
Mayor Hanna stated the city needed to quit pretending they had all the time they want to build
another waste water treatment plant or to expand the existing plant.
Mr. Jorgensen stated the citizens were becoming more aware of the need for a new plant. He did
not believe the problem would be solved for the next five to six years. He thought it would be
too drastic to place a city-wide moratorium on taps. He suggested limiting the moratorium to the
west side of town where the problem was. He believed the subject of a moratorium needed to be
discussed in detail. He added they would like to proceed with their development.
Alderman Williams noted the land was located on the east side of town, where the city did not
have a collection problem. He added the city needed to look closely at future development and
the development in the surrounding towns which the city serviced. If Fayetteville was going to
slow their development then they should also slow the flows from the surrounding cities.
Alderman Young asked if the City contract with the surrounding towns would allow them to
limit their sewer taps.
Mayor Hanna thought if they were to place a moratorium on sewer taps it would also affect the
surrounding communities they serviced.
Mr. Dave Chapman, owner of the development, stated they had planned only sixty lots. He
asked the council to consider the rezoning, until they had more information on the sewer plant.
The item was left on the first reading.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY ORDINANCE: Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance
approving changes to the Underground Utilities Ordinance which was forwarded to the Planning
Commission from the Ordinance Review Committee for their review and comment.
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Mr. Rose explained there had been an ordinance submitted which would have exempted certain
utility lines from being placed underground . The proposed ordinance had been forwarded to the
Planning Commission for comments. The Planning Commission's response was different from
the Council proposal. He asked if the revisions should be forwarded to the Ordinance Review
Committee.
Alderman Williams replied there was a disagreement between the Ordinance Review Committee
and the Planning Commission about the major line, 12.4 KV, whether or not they should be
placed underground. He stated he would like the Ordinance Review Committee to review the
changes. He added they had exempted the major distribution line for the hospital in CMN Park,
which had been an existing line. The Planning Commission proposal would still require existing
lines to be buried.
Alderman Young agreed the Ordinance Review Committee should review the revisions.
The item was forwarded to the Ordinance Review Committee.
RECORD DESTRUCTION : Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance authorizing the
destruction of records.
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Alderman Pettus asked if the records had been microfilmed and the records would not be lost.
Alderman Trumbo moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Pettus seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
HVAC RENOVATION: Mayor Hanna introduced an ordinance awarding Bid 98-88,
Fayetteville City Administration Building HVAC Renovation to Airworks, Division of MCC,
Inc. in the amount of $662, 836, approval of a project contingency of $46,400, and approval of a
budget adjustment.
Mr. Crosson explained this contract would replace the existing HVAC inside the City
Administration Building.
Mayor Hanna stated the installation was more expensive because the Administration Building
was an older building.
Alderman Daniel added it was an expensive item, however, it needed to be done.
Alderman Young asked if the noise and vibrations would be reduced.
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Major Hanna asked Mr. Mike Green if this would eliminate the water running off the building.
Mr. Green replied there would be a new cooling tower. He thought the new system would serve
them for a long time. The main problem with the existing system was that the company which
manufactured the system was no longer in business and it was becoming more and more difficult
to find parts to keep the system running. Some of the capacity problems were due to the fact that
some of the compressors were not operating and they were not able to get the full capacity out of
the existing system. The new system was highly efficient with modulating air volume into the
spaces rather than having individual units above the ceiling. The noise and vibrations should be
contained within the main mechanical rooms by the elevator. Most of the difficulty and expense
of the system was because it would be installed over the offices while they maintained
operations. Some money could be saved if the offices were shut down.
In response to questions from Alderman Daniels in regards to savings, Mr. Green replied the new
system should have a service life in excess of thirty years and should pay for itself within that
time period.
Alderman Daniel asked if this system would help health conditions related to air quality.
Mr. Green replied when the current system was designed and installed the main concerns were on
energy conservation and not air quality. The outside air per cubic foot had been increased in the
new system which increased the outside air by three or four times. It would increase the amount
of energy required to temper the air, but it flushed out the building interior air spaces. It had been
shown to improve health.
Alderman Trumbo moved to approve the motion. Alderman Williams seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Young moved to approve the motion to approve the contract amendment to
Green Anderson Engineering. Alderman Pettus seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPEAL: Mayor Hanna introduced a request to appeal the
Planning Commission's decision to deny a rezoning request at 716 W. Sycamore Street,
Alderman Pettus stated she would be abstaining because her law firm had represented the
applicant in another case.
Alderman Reynolds stated he would be abstaining because he voted on rezoning at the Planning
Commission meeting.
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Mr. Rose stated there were still five council members to vote. It would require a majority of
those elected to council to pass anything. He stated it was an appeal by right. The council would
need to vote on whether or not to uphold the Planning Commission decision or not. If they voted
not to uphold the Planning Commission they would have to have an ordinance to rezone the
property, which would have to be read three times.
Mr. Richard King stated he was owner of the building and that they had new information. The
Planning Commission had thought that they could not have a tavern at that location, but they
ivould be allowed to have a tavern in that location. They were requesting to rezone the property
to C-2. They had not been able to rent all their space in years, now they had a serious person
willing to rent the property who was going to place a tavern there. They were requesting the
property to be rezoned to C-2 which would allow the applicant to have a conditional use for a
dance floor.
Mayor Hanna asked if the dance floor would be for patrons.
Mr. King replied it would be for patrons.
Mayor Hanna asked if there would be entertainment like Regina House of Dolls.
Mr. King replied they would not.
The property owner explained that the Planning Commission had been given misinformation.
They had been told in I- I zoning districts they were not allowed to have a tavern. By right a
tavern can be located in I- 1 . They would not need a rezoning for a tavern; however, they would
like C-2 zoning so they could apply for a conditional use for a dance hall. The conditional use
for a dance hall would require them to upgrade the parking lot and to change the landscaping.
Ms. Little clarified that "taverns" and "night clubs" are allowed in a use unit that were not
allowed in I- 1 zoning districts, however, 1- 1 did allow private clubs. She noted not even a
private club could have a dancing activity by patrons without the conditional use approval by the
Planning Commission.
Alderman Young asked if they could apply for a conditional use for dancing with I- I zoning.
Ms. Little replied they could not. She explained in order for them to apply for a conditional use
they would need to have C-2 zoning. C- 1 would allow restaurants, which would allow the
serving of alcohol, but they would not have to opportunity to apply for a conditional use for a
dance floor.
Alderman Daniel noted there had been some objections from apartments, but thought it was a
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matter of economics.
In response to questions from Mayor Hanna, Ms. Little replied that a sexually-oriented business
would be allowed in C-2 zoning districts. She added the Gentlemen' s Club was not a sexually-
oriented business by the definition used by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the City's
ordinances. As long as they are selling alcohol they are governed by the Alcohol Beverage
Commission, which had a set of standards as to what items of anatomy had to be clothed.
Alderman Williams believed that a commerical zoning would make more sense in that location.
He thought C- 1 would be a more appropriate use, than C-2.
In response to questions from Alderman Daniel, the property owner stated they had room to
expand their parking lot, and if they were granted their conditional use then they could increase
the parking lot. He stated the reason they were requesting the C-2 was so that Mr. Clark could
request conditional use.
Alderman Daniel moved to overturn the Planning Commission motion to deny the
rezoning. Alderman Young seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 4-1-2.
The Mayor did not wish to vote, but stated the item should come back when there were
more members of the council present.
Mr. Rose stated they could decide at the next agenda session if they wanted it on the agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 9: 10 p.m.
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
DATE: December 8, 1998
TO: Fayetteville City Council FROM : Charles E, Venable, Public Works DirectorZL4
RE: Condemnation Procedure
Jill R. Jacoway Property
Old Missouri/Zion Road Intersection
Please find attached letters from our Land Agents office which advised Ms. Jacoway
of the City's need to seek Council approval and court possession of right of way and
easements associated with her lands at the Intersection of Old Missouri and Zion
Roads. We have not had any written response from Ms. Jacoway since our letter of
November 9th , 1998.
EMINENT DOMAIN
II.D.2 11 ' i � :TEVI LLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
December 2, 1998
Jill R . Jacoway
Attorney at Law
26 W. Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: Old Missouri/Zion Road Intersection
Job No. 97027
Tract No. 4
Dear Ms. Jacoway:
Our letter to you of November 9, 1998 indicated that the City staff would request approval
of the Fayetteville City Council , during their meeting of December 1 , 1998, for the City Attorney
to seek possession of the required right of way and easement areas from the subject property
through the courts.
The ordinance presented at the December 1 , 1998 meeting was left on its second reading
pending advisement to you that a third and final reading will occur at the next regularly
scheduled meeting on December 15 , 1998. Please so be advised and we would welcome your
attendance at such meeting to explain your position before the Council . Council meetings
normally begin at 6:30 pm .
If you have any questions or comments, or if there is a possibility of resolving the matter
that is before the Council prior to that time, please contact Ed Connell at 444-3415 or Jerry Rose,
City Attorney, at 575-8313.
Sincerely,
d Connell
City Land Agent
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113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501-521-7700
FAX 501-575-8257
EMINENT DOMAIN
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
November 9, 1998
Jill R . Jacoway
Attorney at Law
26 W. Center
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE : Old Missouri/Zion Road Intersection
Job No. 97027
Tract No. 4
Parcel No. 765- 15624-000
Dear Ms. Jacoway:
The above mentioned project is almost ready to go to bid for construction
purposes. However, the City must secure possession before bids are accepted .
This letter is to inform you that due to lack of an agreement having been
reached regarding the original offer made to you (dated June 8, 1998), and the
subsequent counter offer (dated September 23, 1998), the City is proceeding with
condemnation procedures in regard to your property located at the southeast corner
of the intersection of Old Missouri and Zion Roads.
We are requesting approval of the City Council at their December 1 , 19981
meeting authorizing the City Attorney to seek possession of your property through the
court.
Our basis is our revised offer of $3 ,760.00 (dated September 23, 1998) which was
for reduced areas of right of way and easements. But please keep in mind that
negotiation efforts do not necessarily need to end here. If an agreement is reached
before the court date, procedures will be discontinued .
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to call either
Ed Connell at 444-3415, Jill Goddard at 444-3407 , or Jerry Rose , City Attorney, at 575-
8313.
Sincerely,
/ 5�
Jim Beavers
City Engineer
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FAX 501 -575-8257
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
XX AGENDA REQUEST , City Council meeting of December 15 , 1998
FROM : Don Bunn PW Works Director Public Works
Name Division Department
ACTION REQUIRED : Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into an agreement with The Benham Group for planning and
engineering services relative to the Dickson Street Enhancement Project . The
amount of the Contract is $ 346 , 748 . 04 . Approval of a budget adjustment .
COST TO CITY :
$ 346 , 748 . 04 $ - 0 - ( See Note ) Street Improvement
Cost -This Request Category/ Project Budget Category/ Project Name
S - 0 -
Account Number Funds Used To Date Program Name
$ - 0 - Sales Tax
Project Number Funds Remaining Fund Category
BUDGET /CONTRACT REVIEW : Budgeted Item XX Budget Adj . Attached
Budget Coordinator Date Administrative Services Director Date
Accounting Manager Date ADA Coordinator Date
City Attorney Date Internal Auditor Date
Purchasing Officer Date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION : The Staff recommends approval of the engineering
contract between the City and The Benham Group . The Contract is in relation
to the Dickson Street Enhancement Project and totals $ 346 , 748 . 04 , and
appro o the dget adjustment .
Division Head Date Cross Reference
New Item : Yes No
Department Director Date
Prev Ord/Res # : 149 - 98
Admin Services Director Date
Resolution Date : Nov 17 , 1998
Mayor Date
Note : The 1999 Budget has a line item for this project of $ 2 , 200 , 000 . 00
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rtii r, i TEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
December 1 , 1998
To: Fayetteville City Council
From: Don Bunn, Ass't Public Works Director
Thru: Charles Venable, Public Works Director
Mayor Fred Hanna
Subject: Engineering Contract
Dickson Street and Vicinity Area Enhancement
An engineering contract with The Benham Group of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Tulsa,
Oklahoma will be presented to you at the Council Agenda Meeting of December 8, 1998
for consideration at the regular Council Meeting of December 15 , 1998. The engineering
is in connection with the improvement and enhancement of Dickson Street and Vicinity.
The contract amount is $346, 748.04.
Engineer Selection: A Selection Committee was formed for the purpose of choosing
an engineering firm to develop a concept plan for Dickson Street, Block Street, and East
Street and to develop plans and specifications for the enhancement of Dickson Street.
The Selection Committee members were:
• Bootsie Ackerman, Dickson Street Enhancement
• Laleh Amirmoez, Hailey and Amirmoez Architects
• Don Bailey, City of Fayetteville
• Jim Beavers, City of Fayetteville
• Don Bunn, City of Fayetteville
• Jim Foster, Foster, Whitsell, and Evans, Architects
• David Glasser, University of Arkansas
• Sid Norbash, City of Fayetteville
• Len Schaper, City of Fayetteville Alderman
Proposals for the project were obtained by mailing Requests for Proposals to various
engineers and planners and by advertising the project in the local newspaper. A total of
eight Proposals was received by the City. The Selection Committee met in mid
September and chose four firms to interview. Those firms were 1 ) The Benham
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Group, 2) Crafton and Tull, 3) Garver and Garver, and 4) McClelland Engineers.
The Selection Committee met on Wednesday, September 30 and chose The Benham
Group for the work. The Benham Group proposed to use sub-consultants as follows:
LandPlan Consultants. Inc - Concept Plan and Decorative Hardscape Items
between the right of way and the curb line.
Peters and Associates - Traffic Studies.
Milholland Company - Provide all surveys in connection with topography,
horizontal and vertical controls, utility location, identification of drainage facilities,
etc.
General Scope of Work:
1 . Develop a Conceptual Design for Dickson Street from North College to
Arkansas Avenue, and for Block and East Streets from Dickson to the Square.
2 . Provide a detailed design for the enhancements and improvements on Dickson
Street from North College Avenue to Arkansas Avenue . Improvements and
enhancements would include construction of new sidewalks for the entire length
of the project, street surfacing improvements and/or reconstruction, streetscape
items such as special surfacing, benches, landscaping, special street lighting, and
other items as may be determined by the consultants and approved by the City.
Proposed Fee: Total value of the contract is $376, 748.04. A breakdown of the costs is
given on the attached sheet. This cost does not include any bidding services or
engineering services during construction . A provision is contained in the proposed
contract which will allow for a future amendment which would cover engineering
services during construction.
Availability of Funding: This project is included in the 1999-2003 Capital
Improvement Plan as a 1999 project at $2,200,000. 00. Eighty (80) percent of the cost of
this project (to a maximum of $ 1 ,500,000) will come from the Federal-Aid Surface
Transportation Program Enhancement program. The balance of the money will be
provided by the City of Fayetteville through the Sales Tax Fund. Some funding from the
Dickson Street Improvement District is expected, however, the amount and timing on
that funding source has not yet been worked out.
The Federal-Aid share will be available to the City over the next six (6) years, beginning
with the Federal Fiscal Year 1998 and will be allocated as follows:
Fiscal Year Allocation Fiscal Year Allocation
1998 $ 165,000 2001 2703000
1999 225,000 2002 285 ,000
2000 2703000 2003 285,000
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Since not all of the Federal-Aid funding will be available at the time of construction, the
entire cost is budgeted in the CIP and the subsequent Federal-Aid reimbursements to the
City is shown as revenue to the City in the appropriate year.
Estimated Total Project Cost: A breakdown of the estimated total cost of the
project is:
Item Total Estimated Cost Local Share Federal-Aid Share
1 . Prelim. Engineering S 346, 748.04* $ 3463748.04 $ -0-
2 . Street Construction 1 ,875 ,000.00 3753000.00 1 ,5003000.00
3 . Eng. During Const.** 2005000.00* 200,000.00 -0-
Totals 8 2,421 ,748.04 S 921 , 748.04 S 1 .500,000.00
* Not eligible for Federal Funding
** The cost of engineering during construction is not included in the proposed contract
with the Benham Group.
You will note that the total estimated cost ($2,301 ,748.04) is greater than the budgeted
amount of $2,200,000.00. The estimated costs given in the table are based on utilizing
the entire $ 1 ,500,000 of matching Federal-Aid Enhancement Funds available to the City.
The actual costs will be determined during the preliminary engineering phase of the
project and a budget adjustment will be requested if necessary.
Another item of work associated with this project is the relocation and replacement of an
eight (8) inch water line in Dickson Street with a twelve ( 12) inch line. The cost of the
water line replacement is included in the 1999-2003 Capital Improvement for 1999 at a
cost of $500,000.00, however, the engineering for the work is included in the proposed
engineering contract with the Benham Group.
Recommendation: The Staff recommends approval of the engineering contract with
The Benham Group for engineering work associated with the development of a Concept
Plan for Dickson Street, East Street, and Block Street; and for development of detailed
construction plans for improvements on Dickson Street. Since the money for this project
will not be available until 1999, a budget adjustment of $346, 748.04 will be required.
The Staff recommends approval of the budget adjustment.
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STAFF REVIEW FORM
X Agenda Request
Contract Review
Grant Review
FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF December 15. 1998
FROM:
Marvin Hilton Cable Administration Community Access Television Contras
Name Division Department
ACTION REQUESTED: Passage of a resolution accepting a contract with the Community Access Television fo
public access television services.
COST TO THE CITY:
$ $63 .000.00 $ 1999 budget Public Access Contract
Cost of this request Category/Project Budget Category/Project Name
1010-0600-5713 -00 $0.00 General
Account Number Funds used to date Program Name
$63 .000. 00
Project Number Remaining Balance Fund
BUDGET REVIEW:
Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached
Budget Coordinator Administrative Services Director
CONTRACT/GRANT/LEASE REVIEW: GRANTING AGENCY:
Accounting Manager Date Internal Auditor Date
City Attorney Date ADA Coordinator Date
Purchasing Officer Date
STAFF RECOMMENDA IO T
v
Division Head Date
Department Director Date
Administrative Services Director Date
Mayor Date
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE : December 15 , 1998
TO : Fayetteville City Council
FROM : Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
SUBJECT : Creation/Retention of Jobs
Listed below are business with whom the Fayetteville Chamber
of Commerce Economic Development Office has worked on behalf
of the City of Fayetteville to create / retain jobs .
FACILITY
* NEW/ SQUARE CAPITAL NO ,
COMPANY EXPANDED FEET INVESTMENT JOBS
BioEngineering Resources N 14 , 000 $ 2 , 200 , 000 50
Community Bioresources N 12 , 000 $ 11000 , 000 30
Hanna ' s Potpourri Specialties N/ E 110 , 000 $ 11352 , 000 75
Hanna ' s Potpourri Specialties N 113 , 900 $ 11400 , 000 75
Hanna ' s Potpourri Specialties N 69 , 000 $ 750 , 000 40
Hanna ' s Potpourri Specialties N 682 , 000 $ 91800 , 000 200
Heartland Supply/ T&K Enterpr . N/ E 20 , 000 $ 11000 , 000 10
Indutec Corporation N 10 , 000 $ 500 , 000 15
Superior Industries Int ' l . E 285 , 000 $ 30 , 000 , 000 500
Superior Industries Int ' l . N 170 , 000 $ 32 , 000 , 000 300
United States Postal Service N 70 , 000 $ 51000 , 000 100
( prevented loss of existing
employees to neighboring cities )
communities )
West Teleservices N 12 , 300 2 , 000 , 000 275
Grant Total 11568 , 200 $ 87 , 002 , 000 1670
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
DATE: December 8, 1998
TO: Fayetteville City Council
THRU: Charles Venable, Public Works Director
Donald R. Bunn, Assistant Public Works Director
Jim Beavers, City Engineer#
FROM: Ed Connell, Land Agent 4i6r&
RE: West Side Waste Water Treatment Land Acquisition
Option to Purchase
The city has entered into Offer and Acceptance contracts with four property owners for the
acquisition of 320 acres of land on the West side of Fayetteville for the possible location of a second
waste water treatment plant; said contracts being subject to the approval of the City Council. These
contracts were presented to the Council on November 17th and are summarized hereafter:
Contracts to Purchase:
Tract # Owner(s) Purchase Cost
3 - McClelland (100 acres) 110409000
4 - Shipp (100 acres) 12000,000
5 - Broyles Farm Corp. ( 116.5 acres) 967,000
6 - Hammond (3.5 acres + residence) 120.000
TOTAL (320 acres) 31127,000
The Council deferred a decision on this acquisition by requesting staff to negotiate a one year
Option to Purchase on these properties. Even though there was considerable consternation, verbal
agreement was reached with the owners relative to a one year option to purchase, such cost of
option being independent of the purchase price on the land itself. The following summarizes the
option costs presented at the council agenda meeting of November 24, 1998;
Tract # Owner(s) Purchase Price Option Cost
3 - McClelland 11040,000 52,000
4 - Shipp 120000000 50,000
5 - Broyles Farm * 9672000 483350
6 - Hammond * 120.000 No Option
Option Cost 1202000 plus 1509350
* Broyles Farm option is contingent upon City fee simple acquisition of Hammond property.
For Tracts 3 thru 5, the option price represents 5% of the contract purchase price which is a
reasonable value to pay for the one-year maintenance of a purchase contract or a return on the
monies the owners may have received if the purchase of the land had been consummated. Of all
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the lands, the only owner who was interested in selling their land prior to this inquiry was the
Hammond property. With options out on the adjoining properties, their chances of a sale are
remote. Since this property is an integral part of the Broyles Farm and owned by a member of the
Broyles Farm Corp. , the immediate sale would allow them to begin relocation as soon as possible.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond wish to relocate closer to town and family. If the decision is not to locate
a second treatment plant in this area, the city would look to resell the property or use it for one of
the many service uses (women's shelter, children's house, etc. ) that are currently investigating
relocation.
It is important that the option cost and the property purchase price remain independent of each
other, especially with relation to two of the four tracts. Owners of Tracts 3 & 4 are considering Code
1031 like-kind land exchange, in total or in part, associated with sale of these properties.
Accordingly, with such a transaction, money for the purchase of the land goes to an intermediary,
not to the sellers. By maintaining the option and purchase separate, we are able to avoid any
endangerment of violating the rules of 1031 exchange. Tracts 5 & 6 are not contemplating like-kind
exchange.
Revised Option Proposals:
Tract #3, McClelland Property: (For like-kind exchange)
P The one year option, with the total price of $52,000, would be split into two parts,
namely; An initial six month option with the provision that the Seller will extend the
option for an additional six months if such extension is requested by the Buyer prior
to the expiration of the initial six month option.
Of the total option price, 60% or $31 ,200, is to be paid with the initial six month option.
There would be no credit against the purchase price, however, if the option is
exercised within that first six months, there would be a $20,800 savings to the city by
not having to extend the option period .
o If the City (Buyer) elects to extend the option period beyond the initial six months, a
payment of 40% or $20,800 would be paid to the Seller.
o No credit against the purchase price would be applicable in either of these steps.
Tract #4, Shipp Property: (For like-kind exchange)
The one year option, with the total price of $50,000, would be split into two parts,
namely; An initial six month option with the provision that the Seller will extend the
option for an additional six months, if such extension is requested by the Buyer prior
to the expiration of the initial six month option.
P Of the total option price, 60% or $30,000, is to be paid with the initial six month option.
There would be no credit against the purchase price, however, if the option is
exercised within that first six months, there would be a $20,000 savings to the city by
not having to extend the option period.
If the City (Buyer) elects to extend the option period beyond the initial six months, a
payment of 40% or $20,000 would be paid to the Seller.
P No credit against the purchase price would be applicable in either of these steps.
t
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Tract #5, Broyles Farm: Similar option scenario as above, except contingent upon fee simple
purchase of the Hammond property;
v The one year option, with the total price of $48,350, would be split into two parts,
namely; An initial six month option with the provision that the Seller will extend the
option for an additional six months, if such extension is requested by the Buyer prior
to the expiration of the initial six month option.
D Of the total option price, 60% or $29,010, is to be paid with the initial six month option.
There would be no credit against the purchase price, however, if the option is
exercised within that first six months, there would be a $19,340 savings to the city by
not having to extend the option period.
If the City (Buyer) elects to extend the option period beyond the initial six months, a
payment of 40% or $19,340 would be paid to the Seller.
Tract #6, Hammond Property:
In order to obtain a one year option to purchase on the Broyles Farm property, a
condition of such option is the fee simple purchase of the Hammond Property
($120,000). No option is available on this property.
Option Cost Summary:
Ultimate Initial Subsequent
Purchase Option/Pur. Option/Pur.
Price Cost Cost
#3-McClelland ( 100 acres) 11040,000 319200 20,800
#4-Shipp ( 100 acres) 1 ,0005000 305000 20,000
#5-Broyles Frm.(116.5 acres) 967,000 299010 19,340
#6-Hammond(3.5 acres + imp. ) (120,000) 120,000 none
TOTALS 300072000 210,210 60, 140
Using this option approach, $90,210 will be required for up front options money plus $120,000 for
the out-right purchase of the Hammond property. An additional $60, 140 will be required if the
options period extends beyond six months, otherwise that money is saved.
With this third go-round, all owners have indicated an unwillingness to negotiate further on any
aspects of this project. This is a take-it or leave-it situation and a decision at the December 15th
meeting is imperative. This will be the third Council meeting since the Offer and Acceptance
contracts have been signed by the city and the owners. If a decision is made not to enter into the
option agreements nor to approve the Offer and Acceptance contracts, these contracts could
become null and void for lack of action and any further negotiations for these lands will begin anew.
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
XX AGENDA REQUEST , City Council meeting of December 15 , 1998
FROM : Don Bunn PW Works Director Public Works
Name Division Department
ACTION REQUIRED : Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into an agreement with The Benham Group for planning and
engineering services relative to the Dickson Street Enhancement Project . The
amount of the Contract is $ 346 , 748 . 04 . Approval of a budget adjustment .
COST TO CITY :
$ 346 , 748 . 04 $ - 0 - ( See Note ) Street Improvement
Cost-This Request Category/ Project Budget Category/ Project Name
+41 o -9416- 58.64 -rn $ - 0 -
Account Number Funds Used To Date Program Name '
'/9 (9 /Gl7 $ - 0 - Sales Tax
Project Number Funds Remaining Fund Category
BUDGET/CONTRACT REVIEW : Budgeted Item XX Budget Adj . Attached
/2 -1 -
BudgetC>oordinatnnorDate Administrative Services Director Date
Ac56unti g Manager Date ADA Coordinat r Date
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City A t n Date Internal Auditor Date
Purchasing Officer Date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION : The Staff recommends approval of the engineering
contract between the City and The Benham Group . The Contract is in relation
to the ickson Street Enhancement Project and totals $ 346 , 748 . 04 , and
appr al of th budget adjustment .
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s ublic Wo s Director Date Cross Reference
/Z �� New Item : Yes No
IDa r a jD�ate�g`�`ti a Prev Ord/Rea # : 149 - 98
in erv ' ce1 Director y�Date
✓y� /; ��1f Resolution Date : Nov 17 , 1998
May6r Date
Note : The 1999 Budget has a line item for this project of $ 2 , 200 , 000 . 00
FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
December 1 , 1998
To: Fayetteville City Council
From: Don Bunn, Ass't Public Works Director zaef�
Thru: Charles Venable, Public Works Director
Mayor Fred Hanna
Subject: Engineering Contract
Dickson Street and Vicinity Area Enhancement
Attached for your review and approval is a copy of the proposed contract with The
Benham Group of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The engineering work is
in connection with the improvement and enhancement of Dickson Street and Vicinity.
The contract amount is $346, 748.04.
Engineer Selection: A Selection Committee was formed for the purpose of choosing
an engineering firm to develop a concept plan for Dickson Street, Block Street, and East
Street and to develop plans and specifications for the enhancement of Dickson Street.
The Selection Committee members were:
• Bootsie Ackerman, Dickson Street Enhancement
• Laleh Amirmoez, Hailey and Amirmoez Architects
• Don Bailey, City of Fayetteville
• Jim Beavers, City of Fayetteville
• Don Bunn, City of Fayetteville
• Jim Foster, Foster, Whitsell, and Evans, Architects
• David Glasser, University of Arkansas
• Sid Norbash, City of Fayetteville
• Len Schaper, City of Fayetteville Alderman
Proposals for the project were obtained by mailing Requests for Proposals to various
engineers and planners and by advertising the project in the local newspaper. A total of
eight Proposals was received by the City. The Selection Committee met in mid
September and chose four firms to interview. Those firms were 1 ) The Benham
Group, 2) Crafton and Tull, 3) Garver and Garver, and 4) McClelland Engineers.
The Selection Committee met on Wednesday, September 30 and chose The Benham
Group for the work. The Benham Group proposed to use sub-consultants as follows:
LandPlan Consultants. Inc - Concept Plan and Decorative Hardscape Items
between the right of way and the curb line.
Peters and Associates - Traffic Studies.
Milholland Company - Provide all surveys in connection with topography,
horizontal and vertical controls, utility location, identification of drainage facilities,
etc.
General Scope of Work:
1 . Develop a Conceptual Design for Dickson Street from North College to
Arkansas Avenue, and for Block and East Streets from Dickson to the Square.
2 . Provide a detailed design for the enhancements and improvements on Dickson
Street from North College Avenue to Arkansas Avenue. Improvements and
enhancements would include construction of new sidewalks for the entire length
of the project, street surfacing improvements and/or reconstruction, streetscape
items such as special surfacing, benches, landscaping, special street lighting, and
other items as may be determined by the consultants and approved by the City.
Proposed Fee: Total value of the contract is $376, 748 .04. A breakdown of the costs is
given on the attached sheet. This cost does not include any bidding services or
engineering services during construction. A provision is contained in the proposed
contract which will allow for a future amendment which would cover engineering
services during construction.
Availability of Funding This project is included in the 1999-2003 Capital
Improvement Plan as a 1999 project at $2,200,000.00. Eighty (80) percent of the cost of
this project (to a maximum of $ 1 ,500,000) will come from the Federal-Aid Surface
Transportation Program Enhancement program. The balance of the money will be
provided by the City of Fayetteville through the Sales Tax Fund. Some funding from the
Dickson Street Improvement District is expected, however, the amount and timing on
that funding source has not yet been worked out.
The Federal-Aid share will be available to the City over the next six (6) years, beginning
with the Federal Fiscal Year 1998 and will be allocated as follows:
Fiscal Year Allocation Fiscal Year Allocation
1998 $ 165,000 2001 270,000
1999 22500 2002 2851000
2000 27000 2003 28500
Since not all of the Federal-Aid funding will be available at the time of construction, the