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Mayor Lioneld Jordan Ward 1 Position 1—Adella Gray
Taye
eelle Ward 1 Position —Sarah Marsh
City Attorney
Attorney Kit Williams Ward 2 Position —Mark Kinwn
Ward 2 Position 2—Matthew Petty
City Clerk Sondra Smith Ward 3 Position l—Justin Tennant
ARKANSAS Ward 3 Position 2—Martin W. Schoppmeyer,Jr.
Ward 4 Position 1 —Rhonda Adams
Ward 4 Position 2—Alan T.Long
Final Agenda
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
November 05, 2013
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on November 05, 2013 at 6:00 PM in
Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
1. Fayetteville Town Center Report—Sandra Bennett
Agenda Additions:
A. Consent:
1. Approval of the October 15, 2013 City Council meeting minutes. APPROVED
2. Preferred Office Products, Inc.: A resolution authorizing the purchase of six (6)
Cannon copiers in the total amount of $40,468.26, pursuant to a state procurement
contract, from Preferred Office Products, Inc. of Fayetteville.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 210-13
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3. Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee: A resolution authorizing the purchase of
one (1) Elgin Crosswind sweeper from Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee in the
amount of$223,002.00, pursuant to an NJPA Cooperative purchasing agreement, for use
by the Transportation Department, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 211-13
4. Bid #13-43 Southern Tire Mart, LLC: A resolution awarding Bid #13-43 and
authorizing a contract with Southern Tire Mart, LLC in variable amounts for tire
recapping for a period of one (1) year with automatic yearly extension for up to four (4)
years.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 212-13
5. Bid #13-49 MHC Kenworth of Springdale: A resolution awarding Bid #13-49 and
authorizing a contract with MHC Kenworth or Springdale in the amount of$158,000.00
for the purchase of one (1) pothole patcher truck, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 213-13
6. Bid #13-50 Pick-It Construction, Inc.: A resolution awarding Bid #13-50 and
approving a contract with Pick-It Construction, Inc. in the amount of$130,900.00 for the
renovation of concession areas and restrooms at Walker Park, approving a ten percent
(10%) project contingency and approving a budget adjustment in the amount of
$16,760.00.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 214-13
7. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program: A resolution approving a grant agreement
with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program in the amount of $1,200.00 for travel
and training expenses in support of the Fayetteville Historic District Commission; and
approving a budget adjustment recognizing the grant revenue.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 215-13
8. Hazmat Services Revenue: A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount
of $4,328.00 recognizing hazmat services revenue to the Fire Department, and
authorizing an increase in the related expense budget.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 216-13
9. RFP #13-11, Access Control and Security System — Contract: A resolution awarding
RFP #13-11 and authorizing a contract with Royal Communications, Inc. for an access
control and security system for a period of one (1) year with four (4) automatic renewal
options.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 217-13
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10. RFP #13-11, Access Control and Security System — Phases 1-3: A resolution
authorizing the first three phases of RFP #13-11 with Royal Communications, Inc. for
access control system installation for the Police Department, Solid Waste and Recycling
and Fayetteville Executive Airport-Drake Field, authorizing a ten percent (10%) project
contingency, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 218-13
11. Energize NWA Grant: A resolution approving acceptance of an Energize NWA grant
from the Endeavor Foundation in the amount of$39,940.00 for the construction of three
bikeway routes linking the Razorback Greenway with the University of Arkansas and
Fayetteville Public Schools, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 219-13
12. 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant: A resolution
authorizing acceptance of a 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant
through the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District in the amount of $30,000.00 for the
purchase of indoor apartment recycling containers, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 220-13
13. Fayetteville Transportation Plan: A resolution to express the intent of the City Council
to fund a Transportation Plan in the amount of$250,000.00 to $500,000.00.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 221-13
14. Ruby Architect's, Inc.: A resolution to approve a contract with Ruby Architect's, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $13,570.00 for architectural services for the Woolsey
Homestead and to approve the attached budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 222-13
15. Lose & Associates, Inc.: A resolution awarding RFQ #13-13 and authorizing a contract
with Lose & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $86,735.00 for landscape
architectural, architectural and engineering services for the design of a regional park
master plan and a preliminary grading and drainage plan, and approving a ten percent
(10%)project contingency.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 223-13
16. PPL 13-4437 (Skillern Road Master Street Plan Amendment/Oak Creek): A
resolution for PPL 13-4437 amending the Master Street Plan removing the extension of
Skillern Road, a principal arterial, between Oakland Zion Road and Mission Boulevard,
as described and depicted in the attached map.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 224-13
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B. Unfinished Business:
1. Amend UDC Height and Setback Regulations: An ordinance to Amend §§161.16,
161.18, 161.19, 161.20, 161.21, 161.22, 161.23, 161.24, and 161.25 to change setbacks
and stepbacks for adjoining property and height limitations for several districts and to
amend §164.11 Height and Setback Regulations; Exceptions to reduce or eliminate
setbacks in certain circumstances, to require wider sidewalks for buildings higher than 36
feet and to provide a building height variance for buildings receiving LEED Gold
Certification and meeting other requirements, and to amend §156.02 (F) to authorize a
requirement for a height variance applicant to provide a Viewshed Analysis or
Sun/Shadow Study. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the September 17,
2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the
October 01, 2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Third Reading,
Tabled to the November 5, 2013 City Council meeting and referred to the Planning
Commission at the October 15, 2013 C Council meeting.
THIS ORDINANCE WAS TABLED TO THE DECEMBER 3, 2013 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AND SENT TO THE ORDINANCE REVIEW
COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW
2. RZN 13-4467 (Mount Comfort and Shiloh/Kum & Go): An ordinance rezoning that
property described in rezoning petition RZN 13-4467, for approximately 1.65 acres
located at the northwest corner of Mount Comfort Road and Shiloh Drive from R-A,
Residential Agricultural and RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 units per acre, to C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the October
01, 2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the
October 15, 2013 City Council meeting.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5626
3. Amend Chapter 115 Pawnbrokers: An ordinance amending Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers
of the Code of Fayetteville, renaming it to Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers and Secondhand
Dealers, requiring licensure of secondhand dealers and requiring electronic reporting of
certain items purchased by secondhand dealers. This ordinance was left on the First
Reading at the October 15, 2013 City Council meeting.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5627
4. Boston Mountain Solid Waste District: An ordinance waiving the requirements of
formal competitive bidding and approving a contract with the Boston Mountain Solid
Waste District in the amount of$25,000.00 for an environmental and recycling education
program. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the October 15, 2013 City
Council meeting.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5628
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C. Public Hearing:
1. Destiny Limousines, LLC, DBA Transportation Services: A resolution granting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Destiny Limousines, LLC DBA
Ambassador Transportation Services for the operation of two (2) to six (6) taxicabs and
one (1) to two (2) limousines in the City of Fayetteville.
THIS RESOLUTION FAILED
D. New Business:
1. Marathon Equipment Company: An ordinance waiving the requirements of formal
competitive bidding and authorizing a contact with Marathon Equipment Company in the
amount of$26,996.00 plus applicable freight and taxes for the purchase of a main body
cylinder for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division, and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5629
2. VAC 13-4491 (2315 & 2319 N. Marks Mill Ln./Zweig): An ordinance approving VAC
13-4491 submitted by Alan Reid and Associates for properties located at 2315 & 2319
North Marks Mill Lane to vacate an utility easement, a total of 1,363 square feet.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5630
3. VAC 13-4493 (491 Fairway Ln./Jarrett): An ordinance approving VAC 13-4493
submitted by Gray Rock LLC for property located at 491 East Fairway Lane, to vacate
utility easements, a total of 0.13 acres.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5631
4. VAC 13-4501 (3466 E. Jasper Ln./Kinney): An ordinance approving VAC 13-4501
submitted by Eric Heller for property located at 3466 East Jasper Lane, to vacate a
portion of a drainage easement, a total of 750 square feet.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5632
5. VAC 13-4503 (516 & 518 S. Eastern Avenue/U of A): An ordinance approving VAC
13-4503 submitted by McGoodwin, Williams, and Yates for properties located at 516 and
518 South Eastern Avenue to vacate a right-of-way and two alleys on the subject
property, a total of 0.19 acres.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5633
6. Amend Chapter 151.01 Definitions — Tandem Lot: An ordinance to amend the
definition of"Tandem Lot' in §151.01 Definitions of the Unified Development Code.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5634
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E. City Council Agenda Session Presentations:
1. Walton Arts Center Expansion Plans—WAC Staff
F. City Council Tour:
1. December 2, 2103 —4:00 PM—Mt. Kessler
G. Announcements:
Adjournment: 9:40 pm
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Departmental Correspondence
LEGAL
• • DEPARTMENT
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Jason B.Kelley
Assistant City Attorney
TO: Mayor Jordan
THRU: Sondra Smith, City Clerk
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: November 6,2013
RE: Resolutions and Ordinances prepared by the City Attorney's Office and passed at the
City Council meeting of November 5,2013
1. Preferred Office Products, Inc.: A resolution authorizing the purchase of six (6)
Cannon copiers in the total amount of $40,468.26, pursuant to a state procurement
contract, from Preferred Office Products, Inc. of Fayetteville.
2. Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee: A resolution authorizing the purchase of
one (1) Elgin Crosswind sweeper from Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee in the
amount of$223,002.00, pursuant to an NJPA Cooperative purchasing agreement, for use
by the Transportation Department, and approving a budget adjustment.
3. Bid #13-43 Southern Tire Mart, LLC: A resolution awarding Bid #13-43 and
authorizing a contract with Southern Tire Mart, LLC in variable amounts for tire
recapping for a period of one (1) year with automatic yearly extension for up to four (4)
years.
4. Bid #13-49 MHC Kenworth of Springdale: A resolution awarding Bid #13-49 and
authorizing a contract with MHC Kenworth or Springdale in the amount of$158,000.00
for the purchase of one (1)pothole patcher truck, and approving a budget adjustment.
5. Bid #13-50 Pick-It Construction, Inc.: A resolution awarding Bid #13-50 and
approving a contract with Pick-It Construction, Inc. in the amount of$130,900.00 for the
renovation of concession areas and restrooms at Walker Park, approving a ten percent
(10%) project contingency and approving a budget adjustment in the amount of
$16,760.00.
6. Hazmat Services Revenue: A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount
of $4,328.00 recognizing hazmat services revenue to the Fire Department, and
authorizing an increase in the related expense budget.
7. RFP #13-11, Access Control and Security System—Contract: A resolution awarding
RFP #13-11 and authorizing a contract with Royal Communications, Inc. for an access
control and security system for a period of one (1) year with four (4) automatic renewal
options.
8. RFP 913-11, Access Control and Security System — Phases 1-3: A resolution
authorizing the first three phases of RFP 413-11 with Royal Communications, Inc. for
access control system installation for the Police Department, Solid Waste and Recycling
and Fayetteville Executive Airport-Drake Field, authorizing a ten percent (10%) project
contingency, and approving a budget adjustment.
9. Energize NWA Grant: A resolution approving acceptance of an Energize NWA grant
from the Endeavor Foundation in the amount of$39,940.00 for the construction of three
bikeway routes linking the Razorback Greenway with the University of Arkansas and
Fayetteville Public Schools, and approving a budget adjustment.
10. 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant: A resolution
authorizing acceptance of a 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant
through the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District in the amount of $30,000.00 for the
purchase of indoor apartment recycling containers, and approving a budget adjustment.
11. Fayetteville Transportation Plan: A resolution to express the intent of the City Council
to fund a Transportation Plan in the amount of$250,000.00 to $500,000.00.
12. Ruby Architect's, Inc.: A resolution to approve a contract with Ruby Architect's, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $13,570.00 for architectural services for the Woolsey
Homestead and to approve the attached budget adjustment.
13. Lose & Associates, Inc.: A resolution awarding RFQ #13-13 and authorizing a contract
with Lose & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $86,735.00 for landscape
architectural, architectural and engineering services for the design of a regional park
master plan and a preliminary grading and drainage plan, and approving a ten percent
(10%)project contingency.
14. Amend Chapter 115 Pawnbrokers: An ordinance amending Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers
of the Code of Fayetteville, renaming it to Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers and Secondhand
Dealers, requiring licensure of secondhand dealers and requiring electronic reporting of
certain items purchased by secondhand dealers.
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15.Boston Mountain Solid Waste District: An ordinance waiving the requirements of
formal competitive bidding and approving a contract with the Boston Mountain Solid
Waste District in the amount of$25,000.00 for an environmental and recycling education
program.
16. Marathon Equipment Company: An ordinance waiving the requirements of formal
competitive bidding and authorizing a contact with Marathon Equipment Company in the
amount of$26,996.00 plus applicable freight and taxes for the purchase of a main body
cylinder for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division, and approving a budget adjustment.
17. Amend Chapter 151.01 Definitions — Tandem Lot: An ordinance to amend the
definition of"Tandem Lot' in §151.01 Definitions of the Unified Development Code.
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Aldermen
Mayor Lioneld Jordan Ward 1 Position 1—Adella Gray
Taye
eelle Ward 1 Position —Sarah Marsh
City Attorney
Attorney Kit Williams Ward 2 Position —Mark Kinwn
Ward 2 Position 2—Matthew Petty
City Clerk Sondra Smith Ward 3 Position l—Justin Tennant
ARKANSAS Ward 3 Position 2—Martin W. Schoppmeyer,Jr.
Ward 4 Position 1 —Rhonda Adams
Ward 4 Position 2—Alan T.Long
Final Agenda
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
November 05, 2013
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on November 05, 2013 at 6:00 PM in
Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
1. Fayetteville Town Center Report—Sandra Bennett
Agenda Additions:
A. Consent:
1. Approval of the October 15, 2013 City Council meeting minutes.
2. Preferred Office Products, Inc.: A resolution authorizing the purchase of six (6)
Cannon copiers in the total amount of $40,468.26, pursuant to a state procurement
contract, from Preferred Office Products, Inc. of Fayetteville.
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3. Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee: A resolution authorizing the purchase of
one (1) Elgin Crosswind sweeper from Scruggs Equipment of Memphis, Tennessee in the
amount of$223,002.00, pursuant to an NJPA Cooperative purchasing agreement, for use
by the Transportation Department, and approving a budget adjustment.
4. Bid #13-43 Southern Tire Mart, LLC: A resolution awarding Bid #13-43 and
authorizing a contract with Southern Tire Mart, LLC in variable amounts for tire
recapping for a period of one (1) year with automatic yearly extension for up to four (4)
years.
5. Bid #13-49 MHC Kenworth of Springdale: A resolution awarding Bid #13-49 and
authorizing a contract with MHC Kenworth or Springdale in the amount of$158,000.00
for the purchase of one (1) pothole patcher truck, and approving a budget adjustment.
6. Bid #13-50 Pick-It Construction, Inc.: A resolution awarding Bid #13-50 and
approving a contract with Pick-It Construction, Inc. in the amount of$130,900.00 for the
renovation of concession areas and restrooms at Walker Park, approving a ten percent
(10%) project contingency and approving a budget adjustment in the amount of
$16,760.00.
7. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program: A resolution approving a grant agreement
with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program in the amount of $1,200.00 for travel
and training expenses in support of the Fayetteville Historic District Commission; and
approving a budget adjustment recognizing the grant revenue.
8. Hazmat Services Revenue: A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount
of $4,328.00 recognizing hazmat services revenue to the Fire Department, and
authorizing an increase in the related expense budget.
9. RFP #13-11, Access Control and Security System — Contract: A resolution awarding
RFP #13-11 and authorizing a contract with Royal Communications, Inc. for an access
control and security system for a period of one (1) year with four (4) automatic renewal
options.
10. RFP #13-11, Access Control and Security System — Phases 1-3: A resolution
authorizing the first three phases of RFP #13-11 with Royal Communications, Inc. for
access control system installation for the Police Department, Solid Waste and Recycling
and Fayetteville Executive Airport-Drake Field, authorizing a ten percent (10%) project
contingency, and approving a budget adjustment.
11. Energize NWA Grant: A resolution approving acceptance of an Energize NWA grant
from the Endeavor Foundation in the amount of$39,940.00 for the construction of three
bikeway routes linking the Razorback Greenway with the University of Arkansas and
Fayetteville Public Schools, and approving a budget adjustment.
12. 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant: A resolution
authorizing acceptance of a 2013 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Grant
through the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District in the amount of $30,000.00 for the
purchase of indoor apartment recycling containers, and approving a budget adjustment.
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13. Fayetteville Transportation Plan: A resolution to express the intent of the City Council
to fund a Transportation Plan in the amount of$250,000.00 to $500,000.00.
14. Ruby Architect's, Inc.: A resolution to approve a contract with Ruby Architect's, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $13,570.00 for architectural services for the Woolsey
Homestead and to approve the attached budget adjustment.
15. Lose & Associates, Inc.: A resolution awarding RFQ #13-13 and authorizing a contract
with Lose & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $86,735.00 for landscape
architectural, architectural and engineering services for the design of a regional park
master plan and a preliminary grading and drainage plan, and approving a ten percent
(10%)project contingency.
16. PPL 13-4437 (Skillern Road Master Street Plan Amendment/Oak Creek): A
resolution for PPL 13-4437 amending the Master Street Plan removing the extension of
Skillern Road, a principal arterial, between Oakland Zion Road and Mission Boulevard,
as described and depicted in the attached map.
B. Unfinished Business:
1. Amend UDC Height and Setback Regulations: An ordinance to Amend §§161.16,
161.18, 161.19, 161.20, 161.21, 161.22, 161.23, 161.24, and 161.25 to change setbacks
and stepbacks for adjoining property and height limitations for several districts and to
amend §164.11 Height and Setback Regulations; Exceptions to reduce or eliminate
setbacks in certain circumstances, to require wider sidewalks for buildings higher than 36
feet and to provide a building height variance for buildings receiving LEED Gold
Certification and meeting other requirements, and to amend §156.02 (F) to authorize a
requirement for a height variance applicant to provide a Viewshed Analysis or
Sun/Shadow Study. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the September 17,
2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the
October 01, 2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Third Reading,
Tabled to the November 5, 2013 City Council meeting and referred to the Planning
Commission at the October 15, 2013 City Council meeting.
Left on the Third Reading
2. RZN 13-4467 (Mount Comfort and Shiloh/Kum & Go): An ordinance rezoning that
property described in rezoning petition RZN 13-4467, for approximately 1.65 acres
located at the northwest corner of Mount Comfort Road and Shiloh Drive from R-A,
Residential Agricultural and RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 units per acre, to C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the October
01, 2013 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the
October 15, 2013 City Council meeting.
Left on the Second Reading
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3. Amend Chapter 115 Pawnbrokers: An ordinance amending Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers
of the Code of Fayetteville, renaming it to Chapter 115: Pawnbrokers and Secondhand
Dealers, requiring licensure of secondhand dealers and requiring electronic reporting of
certain items purchased by secondhand dealers. This ordinance was left on the First
Reading at the October 15, 2013 City Council meeting.
Left on the First Reading
4. Boston Mountain Solid Waste District: An ordinance waiving the requirements of
formal competitive bidding and approving a contract with the Boston Mountain Solid
Waste District in the amount of$25,000.00 for an environmental and recycling education
program. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the October 15, 2013 City
Council meeting.
Left on the Second Reading
C. Public Hearing:
1. Destiny Limousines, LLC, DBA Transportation Services: A resolution granting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Destiny Limousines, LLC DBA
Ambassador Transportation Services for the operation of two (2) to six (6) taxicabs and
one (1) to two (2)limousines in the City of Fayetteville.
D. New Business:
1. Marathon Equipment Company: An ordinance waiving the requirements of formal
competitive bidding and authorizing a contact with Marathon Equipment Company in the
amount of$26,996.00 plus applicable freight and taxes for the purchase of a main body
cylinder for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division, and approving a budget adjustment.
2. VAC 13-4491 (2315 & 2319 N. Marks Mill Ln./Zweig): An ordinance approving VAC
13-4491 submitted by Alan Reid and Associates for properties located at 2315 & 2319
North Marks Mill Lane to vacate an utility easement, a total of 1,363 square feet.
3. VAC 13-4493 (491 Fairway Ln./Jarrett): An ordinance approving VAC 13-4493
submitted by Gray Rock LLC for property located at 491 East Fairway Lane, to vacate
utility easements, a total of 0.13 acres.
4. VAC 13-4501 (3466 E. Jasper Ln./Kinney): An ordinance approving VAC 13-4501
submitted by Eric Heller for property located at 3466 East Jasper Lane, to vacate a
portion of a drainage easement, a total of 750 square feet.
5. VAC 13-4503 (516 & 518 S. Eastern Avenue/U of A): An ordinance approving VAC
13-4503 submitted by McGoodwin, Williams, and Yates for properties located at 516 and
518 South Eastern Avenue to vacate a right-of-way and two alleys on the subject
property, a total of 0.19 acres.
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6. Amend Chapter 151.01 Definitions — Tandem Lot: An ordinance to amend the
definition of"Tandem Lot" in §151.01 Definitions of the Unified Development Code.
E. City Council Agenda Session Presentations:
1. Walton Arts Center Expansion Plans—WAC Staff
F. City Council Tour:
1. December 2, 2103 —4:00 PM—Mt. Kessler
G. Announcements:
Adjournment:
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person is only allowed one turn at the microphone for discussion of an agenda item.
All cell phones must be silenced and may not be used within the City Council Chambers.
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meetings:
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setting process is not practical. The City Council may only place such new item on the City Council
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October 16, 2013
Mr. Peter Nierengarten
City of Fayetteville
113 W. Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Grant Number: 20130279
Program Name: East-West bikeways
Dear Mr. Nierengarten:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Endeavor Foundation (the "Foundation"), I am pleased to
inform you that a grant in the amount of$39,940 to the City of Fayetteville (the "Grantee") has
been approved.
GRANT AGREEMENT
This grant is subject to the following terms and conditions:
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the grant is to provide support to the Grantee for the construction of the
following three East-West bikeways: Poplar St. Bikeway, Asbell Bikeway, and Douglas St.
Bikeway.
The grant is more fully described in Grantee's 2013 proposal. Grantee agrees to use all grant
funds exclusively for the grant's purposes. Any changes in these purposes must be authorized
in advance by the Foundation in writing.
AMOUNT:
$39,940(thirty nine thousand nine hundred &forty dollars).
Grantee acknowledges that the Foundation and its representatives have made no promises of
funding except for the amount and length of time specified in this letter.
PAYABLE:
This grant of$39,940 shall be payable in November 2013 following receipt of signed grant
agreement letter.
ACCOUNTING:
Grantee will maintain records of receipts and expenditures made in connection with the grant
funds and will keep these records during the period covered by the Grantee's reporting
obligations specified below and for at least four years thereafter("Maintenance Period").
Grantee shall maintain appropriate fiscal controls and audit trails of the expenditure of grant
funds for the duration of the Maintenance Period. Grantee will make its books and records in
connection with the grant funds available for inspection by the Foundation during normal
business hours as the Foundation may request at any time during the Maintenance Period.
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REPORTING AND EVALUATION:
A formal report detailing key accomplishments and challenges with the 2013 grant will be due
Monday, December 15, 2014, which is approximately 45 days after the one year grant period
concludes. This final annual report is required and will need to be submitted before additional
funding can be considered, if applicable. Should the application deadline for renewed funding be
scheduled prior to December 15, 2014, a progress report will be required along with the new
application for support. In addition to the narrative report, grantees will be required to submit an
itemized financial accounting of the grant. Reporting format will be sent to grantee in advance of
report deadline.
Informal, periodic updates to the foundation by email or phone are also encouraged, and any
changes in the scope of the project or changes in personnel must be communicated in
writing as they occur.
REPRESENTATIONS:
Grantee represents and warrants to the Foundation that:
A. Grantee is an organization in good standing, is either an organization described in
501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") or a governmental unit, and is not a
"private foundation" described in section 509(a)of the Code. Grantee will promptly notify
the Foundation of any change in Grantee's tax status under the Code.
B. In no event will Grantee use any grant funds:
1. To carry on propaganda, or otherwise to attempt to influence legislation;
2. To influence the outcome of any specific public election.
3. To undertake any activity other than for a charitable, educational or other exempt
purpose specified in section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code.
C. Grantee will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
REPAYMENT:
The Foundation may discontinue any further payments to Grantee, and may direct Grantee to
repay any grant funds, whether expended or not to the Foundation, if any of the following events
occur:
A. Grantee ceases to maintain its tax-exempt status as described in paragraph above;
B. Grantee fails to comply with the terms of this letter;
C. Grantee fails to maintain proper fiscal controls and audit trails regarding the
expenditure of grant funds; or
D. There is a material change in Grantee's key personnel that in the sole opinion of the
Foundation adversely affects Grantee's management of the grant.
Grantee also agrees to return any and all unused grant dollars once the grant period is
complete. Grant dollars may not be carried over from one grant year to another.
GRANT PUBLICITY:
The Foundation reserves the right to review and approve any and all publicity concerning the
grant prior to release. Any information regarding the grant to be released to the general public
should be approved in advance by Foundation staff. This requirement is not intended to prevent
Grantee from informing members of its Board, other key personnel or potential donors of the
grant. Listing the grant in Grantee's general publications in a manner consistent with other
grants is permitted.
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GRATUITIES:
The Foundation desires that all of Grantee's resources be dedicated to accomplishing its
philanthropic purposes. Therefore, Grantee agrees that it will not furnish the Foundation or its
Board of Directors, officers, staff or affiliates with any membership, commemorative items,
recognition plaques or gratuities or benefits of any kind.
CONTACT:
For all communications regarding this grant, your point of contact at the Foundation shall be
Jill Kaplan, VP Strategy and Communications, at 479-361-4624.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT:
Grantee acknowledges that all funds will be used for the purposes stated above, and that no
funds will be used to support a "disqualified person" as described in the Code.
You affirm that this grant will not cause you to fail to qualify as a "public charity" or to fail the
"public support test," as described in the Code.
We have enclosed two original grant letters. Please obtain the signatures of two authorized
signers for your organization as acknowledgment of the terms and conditions stated herein and
return this original agreement to our office. We have also enclosed a copy of your original
proposal, and will promptly forward to you any amended outputs and outcomes as agreed upon
by both parties.
We look forward to working with you during the grant year. Please call if you have any questions
or need additional information.
Sinely,
Anit Scism
President/CEO
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Authorized Signature Date
Authorized Signature Date
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ENWA GRANT PROPOSAL
DEADLINE: AUGUST 9, 2013
INTERNAL IDENTIFICATION
• Respondent ID: 2755165004
• Date Submitted., 8/8/2013 9:14:19 PM
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
• Organization contact.
• Organization: City of Fayetteville
• Email address: pnierengarten@ci.fayetteviIle.ar.us
• Phone: 479-575-8272
• Mission: The City of Fayetteville is focused on becoming a resource efficient community
of livable neighborhoods that meets present needs without compromising opportunities
for the health, well-being and prosperity of future generations. The Sustainability &
Strategic Planning Department is focused on a triple-bottom line approach of economic,
environmental, and social policy development and project management. This includes
working with community members and City departments on policy development, master
plans and grant applications. The Department also serves as a liaison to local, state and
national organizations on environmental protection, transportation, green building and
energy issues.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• Project contact: Peter, Nierengarten
• Email address: pnierengarten@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
• Phone:479-575-8272
• Need statement:The Fayetteville trails system was an outgrowth of the community's
shared vision for a viable alternative transportation system beginning in the 1990s when
small segments of trail were constructed in existing City Parks. By the early 2000s the
community had embraced the trails concept and was interested in creating larger
networks of interconnected trails and bikeways as alternative transportation corridors.
This interest resulted in the creation of the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and
Trails Master Plan in 2003. This plan was developed through an intensive public process
that identified approximately 100 miles of future trails and 160 miles of future on-street
bikeways. To date, the City has constructed over 22 miles of multi-use trail and 16 miles
of on-street bikeways. The centerpiece of the trail system is the existing Scull Creek Trail
/ Razorback Greenway that bisects the City creating a linear north-south oriented trail
backbone from south Fayetteville near Walker Park northward to the City of Johnson.
Now, the City is turning its attention to creating east-west alternative transportation
connections such as bikeways, bike lanes, spur trails and sidewalks that are necessary
to link together the residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, schools and the
University of Arkansas. The three projects that the City is proposing for this grant will be
east-west oriented on-street bikeways delineated by sharrows on the pavement and
through the installation of street signs. These bikeways will be instrumental in providing
safe routes for the public to bicycle between a variety of land uses and activity centers.
• Key objectives and activities: Background: In 2013 City Staff developed a bicycle
infrastructure needs assessment that identified critical bicycle linkages and needed
infrastructure improvements. The final product is a City of Fayetteville Trails & Bikeways
Guide that is printed and distributed by the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau. This pocket
sized map identifies multi-use trails, bicycle lanes and shared use bikeways based on
the level of comfort for the average cyclist; "Comfortable, Comfortable with
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Improvements, Moderate and Difficult". The City's goal is to make infrastructure
improvements over time to roadways that are identified as "Comfortable" so that the
improved roadway will be identified as "Comfortable with Improvements" in future
editions of the guide. The City hopes that this guide will be used as a resource by
residents, visitors and also by parents and school children looking to develop a safe
route to school. Ultimately, the City envisions using a combination of multi-use trails,
bike lanes and shared use bikeways to create a complete bicycle network throughout the
City and this guide is literally the roadmap to accomplishing this vision. The projects
proposed for this grant are three shared use bikeways and a short trail connection. A
bikeway is generally defined as a bicycle thoroughfare that shares the travel lane with
other vehicular uses. In practice, bikeways should be the optimal route between
destinations or through neighborhood areas and should follow the most comfortable, low
speed and low volume route. Bikeways are delineated through the use of Shared Lane
Markings (SLMs), or sharrows, that indicate a shared lane environment. Sharrows are
chevron symbols made of reflective thermoplastic installed on the roadway in the travel
lanes. The benefit of using sharrows to mark bikeways is that they reinforce the
legitimacy of bicycle traffic on the street and they recommend proper bicyclist positioning
in the roadway. Grant Objectives: The key objective of this grant opportunity was to
identify a number of key routes from The Fayetteville Trails and Bikeways Guide that
need improvements. These locations needed to be in close proximity to existing
elementary or middle schools, city parks or the University of Arkansas and have access
to the Razorback Greenway. And, finally the proposed routes shall advance the
Endeavor Foundation's Areas of Interest; encouraging alternative transportation,
increasing access to indoor/outdoor recreational facilities and expanding physical activity
opportunities offered by schools and other public spaces. In addition, the proposed
bikeway routes should be located in areas that have the socio-economic conditions that
would lead to a high usage from people of modest means. For this analysis, City staff
utilized the 2010 United States Census data at the census tract level to determine
impacted population and income. Ultimately, three sections of roadways in three
different neighborhoods were identified for inclusion in this grant application. These three
segments, in total, will comprise 2.92 miles of new on-street bikeways and a short 400
foot trail connection. The on-street bikeways will be constructed by installing reflective
thermoplastic sharrow symbols on the roadway and through the use of directional and
destination signage. The construction and installation period for these improvements will
be approximately 3 months. The proposed routes are: Poplar St. Bikeway-This
proposed route will be an on-street bikeway marked with sharrows that is 0.67 miles long
and identified as the primary east to west connector between the Razorback Greenway
and College Ave. corridors in this neighborhood. At present, Woodland Junior High
School and the surrounding residential neighborhoods lack a well defined route that is
necessary for comfortable on-street bicycle usage. This bikeway will clearly indicate that
the street is a shared space for motorists and cyclists. The Poplar route will cross Gregg
St. at a pedestrian activated signalized intersection with well marked cross-walks. A 400
foot trail will connect between Gregg St. and Yates Ave. The Poplar Street Bikeway falls
within three census tracts whose population will be directly impacted by the
infrastructure improvements. These three census tracts are comprised of 1,861
households containing an average of 2.19 people per household. Of this, 27% or 506
households earn between $0 and $14,999 annually in income. The City anticipates that
this bikeway and trail connection will have high usage by junior high students that are
likely to bicycle to and from home, school, commercial and entertainment destinations.