Little Rock Board of Directors Special Called/Agenda Meeting 4.28.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held a special called meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included a resolution related to recovering costs from PFAs-contaminated firefighter turnout gear, with ongoing efforts to replace this gear with PFAS-free alternatives. The board reviewed contracts for right-of-way acquisition and surveying services tied to a Corps of Engineers flood mitigation project, with funding sources including ARPA, city bond funds, and federal contributions. There was also discussion of a $400,000 city contribution toward a highway resurfacing and safety improvement project in partnership with ARDOT, funded from city street funds. Additionally, the board addressed a parks mowing contract detailing zones, frequency, and contractor payment tied to performance. The year-end budget amendment was presented, showing revenue growth primarily from sales tax. Other topics included interlocal agreements for the MIMS utility service and housing concerns related to the Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA). No formal votes beyond the resolution on turnout gear were noted, but several action items were identified for follow-up on project details and contract specifics.