Little Rock Board of Directors Agenda Meeting 11.10.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held an agenda meeting on November 10, 2026, to discuss items for its November 17 meeting. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were identified. Board members reviewed proposed industrial stormwater inspection fees, with staff confirming that estimated bills had been sent to 98 affected parties and that questions from some parties, including Water Reclamation, were under review. The board also discussed annual utility franchise fees, which are projected to generate nearly $37 million in 2027 revenue, up from more than $30 million previously; any fee increases may require agreement with utilities or voter approval. The mayor said preliminary budget materials would be provided before November 30 and warned that a projected 50–60% health-insurance cost increase could require significant budget cuts, while the city intends to continue covering employee-only premiums and is moving to self-insurance.

The board discussed a proposed western annexation associated with Deltic/Delta development. Staff said growth in the area could require another fire station in roughly five to seven years; the developer has previously donated land for Fire Station 25. The board also questioned a triplex proposal for which staff recommended denial and the Planning Commission recommended approval, citing a requested waiver of boundary-street improvements and potential costs to the city. Members requested further discussion and developer attendance; no spending or procurement action was taken at this meeting. A proposed change to an ordinance’s effective-date language was also discussed, with a revised copy requested for board members before the next meeting.