Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting 9.15.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The board approved multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and expenditures, including a $250,000 contract extension with Tree Marshall for tree removal and trimming services, a $43,700 contract with Neil Schaefer Incorporated for mineral appraisal related to the landfill expansion, and a $1,177,732 contract with JA Rigs Tractor Company for the purchase of heavy equipment for the solid waste collections division. Additional contracts included a $53,294 purchase of a portable column lift for fire truck maintenance, a $1,590,950 contract for the downtown ambassador program, and a $3,191,274 contract for self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department. The board also set public hearing dates for bond issuances related to waste disposal and water reclamation system improvements. Several zoning ordinances were introduced for first reading, with further readings scheduled for the next meeting on September 29, 2026. Public comments included discussions on neighborhood impacts of short-term rentals and community programs. The meeting was recessed to continue on September 29, 2026, to complete ordinance readings and other business.