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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 City Council Tentative Agenda Tuesday, March 31, 2026 4:30 PM City Hall Room 219 City Council Members Council Member Robert B. Stafford Ward 1 Council Member Dr. D'Andre Jones Ward 1 Council Member Sarah Moore Ward 2 Council Member Mike Wiederkehr Ward 2 Council Member Scott Berna Ward 3 Council Member Sarah Bunch Ward 3 Council Member Teresa Turk Ward 4 Council Member Min. Monique Jones Ward 4 Mayor Molly Rawn City Attorney Kit Williams City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton City Council Meeting Tentative Agenda March 31, 2026 Meeting Information: 1. Webinar ID: 892 4561 7874 Public Registration Link: https://fayetteville-ar.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_eLk9qYfwRGeGsWIOXFcGtQ Public Comment: 1. You may submit a public comment regarding an upcoming City Council agenda item using the below options: 1) You can email your comment to AgendaItemComment@fayetteville-ar.gov 2) You can attend the meeting in person and speak during the public comment period on the item. 3) You can attend the meeting via Zoom and raise your virtual hand during the public comment period on the item. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Mayor' s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items 1. Sales Tax & Monthly Financial Report - Chief Financial Officer 2. 2026 Annual Housing Needs Assessment Report - Chief Housing Officer A. Consent A.1. Approval of the March 5, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes A.2. Approval of the March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes A.3. Friends of YRCC Annual Program Donation: A resolution to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $24,685.83 representing donation revenue from Friends of YRCC to fund the 2026 programs offered at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. (2026-952) A.4. Whiting Systems Inc. (Bid Waiver): A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of vehicle City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 2 City Council Meeting Tentative Agenda March 31, 2026 wash chemicals from Whiting Systems Inc on an as-needed basis within the approved budget through September 30, 2028. (2026-444) A.5. Contract with Southern Brothers Construction: A resolution to award Bid 26-25 and approve a contract with Southern Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $180,977.00 for the installation of a fueling station at the Fayetteville Police Department, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $38,000.00, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026-874) A.6. Walker Park SWEPCO Electrical Easement: A resolution to authorize Mayor Rawn to convey an electrical easement to Southwestern Electric Power Company for the Walker Park Improvement Project. (2026-562) A.7. Approval of Bid 26-21 - Construction for Lake Fayetteville Bridge and Nature Trail: A resolution to award Bid 26-21 and approve a contract with Milestone Construction Company, LLC for the Lake Fayetteville Bridge and Nature Trail Project in the amount of $272,177.88, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $30,000.00. (2026-673) A.8. Hawkins Weir Engineers Amendment 6 Sunbridge and College: A resolution to approve Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $123,300.00 for construction observation services associated with the project to alleviate flooding near the North College Avenue and East Sunbridge Drive Intersection. (2026-865) A.9. 120 Water, Inc. (Amendment No. 2): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with 120 Water, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $84,500.00 for additional services related to water service line inventory compliance. (2026- 994) A.10. Bid 26-24 NEC, Inc. (Concrete Construction): A resolution to award Bid 26-24 and approve the purchase of concrete construction from NEC, Inc. as a secondary supplier on an as needed basis within the approved budget. (2026-996) A.11. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Service Agreement): A resolution to award RFQ #25-01, Selection 17, and authorize a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $634,940.00 for services associated with utility relocations required by ARDOT, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026- 997) City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 3 City Council Meeting Tentative Agenda March 31, 2026 A.12. Amendment to Resolution 219-25 to Include Additional Benches for Bus Stops: A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of 10 additional bus stop benches in the amount of $9,025.00, plus any applicable sales taxes and shipping charges, from Brasco International. (2026-807) A.13. Crafton Tull & ARDOT Agreement - MLK Pedestrian Improvements: A resolution to award RFQ #26-01 and authorize a professional engineering services contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $114,376.00 for the design of the Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project, and to approve a master agreement addendum with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2026-822) A.14. Traffic Calming Policy Update: A resolution to approve a new Traffic Calming Policy. (2026-516) B. Unfinished Business B.1. Amend § 161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation: An ordinance to amend § 161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation to prohibit detention and retention ponds on CCR zoned property. (2026-495) At the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first reading. C. New Business C.1. VAC 2025-0034 Northeast of S. Washington Ave & E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd: An ordinance to approve VAC-25-34 for property located northeast of South Washington Avenue and East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Ward 1 to vacate 0.11 acres of utility easement. (2026-722) C.2. RZN 2026-0004 South Hill Ave: An ordinance to rezone the property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 2026- 04 for approximately 0.50 acres located at 957 South Hill Avenue in Ward 1 from RMF-24, Residential Multi-Family, 24 Units Per Acre to RI-U, Residential Intermediate-Urban. (2026-732) C.3. Amend §114.02 of City Code to Update Regulations Governing Farmers' Market Operations: An ordinance to expand the physical footprint of the Fayetteville Farmer's Market, allow additional market days and times, and authorize the sale of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 4 City Council Meeting Tentative Agenda March 31, 2026 alcoholic beverages by amending § 114.02 Farmer’s Market of the Fayetteville Code. (2026-884) C.4. Amend § 39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) of City Code for Damage Claims: An ordinance to amend § 39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) to authorize the use of an experienced insurance adjustor to allow rare, exceptional, and substantially proven claims above $100,000.00 to be paid if approved by unanimous consent of the City Council and to declare an emergency. (2026-1016) D. Proposed Agenda Additions E. City Council Agenda Session Presentations F. City Council Tour G. Announcements G.1. Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Vacancies Advertisement: The Office of the City Clerk Treasurer is currently accepting applications for Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council vacancies. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. G.2. Board, Committee & Commission Vacancies Advertisement: The Office of the City Clerk Treasurer will be accepting applications for board, committee and commission vacancies starting Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. H. Adjournment City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 5