City of Little Rock Board of Directors Agenda Meeting 8.25.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held an agenda meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily discussing public safety and community development issues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by Greg Thompson, CEO of the MIMS public utility, addressing challenges with ambulance availability due to hospital delays and patient boarding, which impacts emergency response capacity. The board also reviewed ongoing efforts to manage high-acuity and behavioral health patients, including new protocols and staffing adjustments. Additionally, the board discussed the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for purchasing vacant lots in tornado-affected areas to spur housing development, with plans to bid out construction projects. The board considered expunging a prior vote related to a short-term rental zoning issue to allow for a new hearing. Several members inquired about the status and future plans for housing and infrastructure projects funded by CDBG-DR, emphasizing transparency and community engagement. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion indicated upcoming procurement activities related to housing construction and infrastructure improvements.