Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting 6.16.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held a meeting on June 16, 2026, where they addressed multiple procurement and contracting matters. Key contract awards included a $6.238 million purchase of 18 new Freightliner waste side loader refuse trucks and a $3.02 million contract for additional waste disposal vehicles, both funded by future bonds supported by waste disposal revenues. Other contracts approved included a $212,037 reconstruction project for Boyd Street, a $96,528 drainage project on Weldon Avenue, and a $176,444 contract for lawn mowing and maintenance of city parks. The board also authorized a $767,140 annual contract with Verizon Wireless for cellular services and a $71,288 renewal for VEEAM backup recovery software. Additionally, a $1.79 million property insurance renewal and a $165,751 contract for firefighting physicals were approved. The board deferred one agenda item and discussed the importance of equipment replacement planning and upcoming budget considerations. They also approved resolutions related to redevelopment projects, grant acceptance, and municipal improvement districts. The meeting included presentations on sister city partnerships and community programs, with emphasis on youth employment and upcoming city events.