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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 City Council Final Agenda Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 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 Final Agenda May 19, 2026 Meeting Information: 1. Webinar ID: 891 0678 0024 Public Registration Link: https://fayetteville-ar.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_mYSi2d68SjWG0EjQPnlDvw 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 Proposed Agenda Additions A. Consent A.1. Approval of the April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes A.2. Approval of the May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes A.3. Construction Contract for Pavement Crack Repair: A resolution to award Bid 26-26 and authorize a contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for pavement crack repair at the airport in the amount of $142,393.23, and to approve a 10% project contingency. (2026-1357) A.4. Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): A resolution to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to authorize continued installation, operation, and maintenance of FAA owned navigational, communication, and lighting facilities on airport property. (2026-1542) City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 2 City Council Meeting Final Agenda May 19, 2026 A.5. Grant Application for Terminal Apron Rehabilitation: A resolution to authorize an application for an Arkansas Department of Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $300,000.00 to fund 80% of the costs for the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Project at the airport. (2026-1622) A.6. Grant Application for General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation: A resolution to authorize an application for an Arkansas Department of Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 to fund 90% of the costs for the North General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project at the airport. (2026-1633) A.7. SWEPCO General Utility Easement: A resolution to authorize Mayor Rawn to convey a utility easement to Southwestern Electric Power Company for the relocation of electrical infrastructure serving the airport terminal. (2026-1528) A.8. Clabber Creek Bridge Replacement: A resolution to express the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to utilize federal- aid funds for the Clabber Creek Bridge Replacement project. (2026-1370) A.9. Approval Request to Submit SS4A FY 2026 Grant Application to Pursue Supplemental Funding for Safety and Mobility Improvements on E. Joyce Blvd.: A resolution to authorize an application for an 80/20 federal-aid grant through the Safe Streets for All Program from the US Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $7,200,000.00 for the completion of the safety and mobility improvements on Joyce Boulevard. (2026-1653) A.10. Bruckner's Truck and Equipment Collision Repairs Contract Amendment: A resolution to amend the Professional Services Contract with Bruckner’s Truck and Equipment to adjust labor rates for heavy truck and fire apparatus repairs pursuant to Resolution 47-25. (2026-1267) A.11. Fire Apparatus Replacement through Delta Fire and Safety Inc.: A resolution to approve the purchase of a Spartan Pumper Tanker Fire Apparatus from Delta Fire and Safety in the amount of $1,370,800.00, pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges and delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase price, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026-1541) A.12. Adoption of Fayetteville Fire Department Administrative Policies: A resolution to approve updates to Fayetteville Fire Department Administrative policies. (2026-1518) A.13. Improvements to Lake Sequoyah Bridge: A resolution to award Bid 26-31 and authorize a contract with Mobley Contractors in the amount of $599,219.77 for improvements to the Lake City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 3 City Council Meeting Final Agenda May 19, 2026 Sequoyah Drive Bridge, and to approve a project contingency in the amount of $100,000.00. (2026-1684) A.14. Approval of a Contract with CARDS Holdings, LLC D/B/A Ecowaste Solutions for Processing of the City’s Commingled Recyclable Materials: A resolution to award Bid 26-28 and approve a two year contract with CARDS Holdings, LLC D/B/A Ecowaste Solutions Inc. for processing of the City’s commingled recyclable materials in the amount of $50,000.00 for the remainder of 2026, and an estimated monthly cost of $4,100.00 beginning in 2027. (2026- 1512) A.15. Commit ARPA Interest and Reallocate Unused FPL ARPA funds to Childcare Program: A resolution to commit $1,447.00 in returned American Rescue Plan Act funds and $7,518.00 in accrued interest to the Childcare Assistance Program, and to approve a budget amendment. (2026-1621) A.16. ADM-2026-0013: Administrative Item (Lots 167, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173 & 174 Magnolia Parks SD. PH. 5/Magnolia Parks SD., 244): A resolution pursuant to § 166.04 (B)(2) of the Fayetteville Unified Development Code to approve the request to not dedicate additional right of way along West Lierly Lane. (2026-1657) B. Unfinished Business B.1. 516 North Fallin Avenue Sewer Damage Claim: A resolution pursuant to §39.10(C)(4) of the Fayetteville City Code to authorize a payment of $100,000.00 to Chris Skrocki for a sewer damage claim arising at 516 North Fallin Avenue. (2026-222) At the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, this resolution was tabled to the March 5, 2026 City Council meeting. At the March 5, 2026 City Council meeting, this resolution was tabled to the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting. At the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, this resolution was tabled to the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting. At the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, this resolution was tabled to the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 4 City Council Meeting Final Agenda May 19, 2026 C. New Business C.1. Additional Positions to Improve Development-Related Service Levels: A resolution to authorize the addition of two full-time equivalent positions in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, and to approve a budget adjustment. (2026-1680) C.2. RZN-2026-0011: Rezoning (1002 N Hall Ave/ Central United Methodist Church INC, 443): An ordinance to rezone the property described in rezoning petition RZN 2026-11 for approximately 0.40 acres located at 1002 North Hall Avenue in Ward 4 from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, four units per acre to UN, Urban Neighborhood. (2026-1641) C.3. RZN-2026-0010 North Hall Avenue: An ordinance to rezone the property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 2026- 10 for approximately 0.31 acres located at 800 North Hall Avenue in Ward 4 from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units Per Acre, and P-1, Institutional to UN, Urban Neighborhood. (2026-1640) C.4. Appeal: LSD-2025-0019: Large Scale Development (South of N. Marks Mill Lane and North of E. Ash Street/Ramay Jr. High School, 368): A resolution to grant the appeal of City Council Member Teresa Turk and deny Large Scale Development LSD-2025-0019. (2026-1656) C.5. Continuing Alignment of Development-Related Fees with Service Costs: An ordinance to align development—related user fees with the costs of associated services by amending Chapter 51 Water and Sewers, Chapter 94 Fire Prevention, Chapter 110 Telecommunication, Chapter 116 Door to Door Solicitation at Private Residence, Chapter 118 Business Registry and Licenses, Chapter 157 Notification and Public Hearings, Chapter 159 Fees, and Chapter 178 Outdoor Vendors of the Unified Development Code. (2026-1622) C.6. Appeal: BOA-2026-0002 South School Ave: A resolution to grant the appeal submitted by Swarm Aero and determine that Use Unit 22 Manufacturing is the most appropriate classification for this business. (2026-1662) D. City Council Tour E. Announcements F. Adjournment City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 5 City Council Meeting Final Agenda May 19, 2026 NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE All interested persons may appear and address the City Council on Unfinished Business, New Business, and Public Hearings at City Council meetings. If you wish to address the City Council on an agenda item, please wait for the Mayor or Chair to request public comment. When the Mayor or Chair recognizes you, please start your public comment by giving your name and address. Comments are to be addressed to the Mayor or Chair. The Mayor or Chair will direct your comments to the appropriate elected officials, staff, or others for response. Keep your comments respectful, brief, to the point, and relevant to the agenda item being considered. Each speaker from the public will be allowed one turn to speak for discussion of an agenda item. Below is a portion of the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Fayetteville City Council pertaining to City Council meetings: Agenda Additions: A new item which is requested to be added to the agenda at a City Council meeting should only be considered if it requires immediate City Council consideration and if the normal agenda setting process is not practical. The City Council may only place such new item on the City Council meeting's agenda by suspending the rules by two-thirds vote. Such agenda addition shall be heard prior to the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda: Consent Agenda items shall be read by the Mayor and voted upon as a group without discussion by the City Council. If a Council Member wishes to comment upon or discuss a Consent Agenda item that item shall be removed and considered immediately after the Consent Agenda has been voted upon. Unfinished Business and New Business: Overview Period: Agenda items at a City Council meeting shall be introduced by the Mayor and, if an ordinance, read by the City Attorney. City staff shall then present a report. An agenda applicant (city contractor, rezoning or development applicant, appellant from a final decision of the Planning Commission or City Staff, etc.) may present its proposal only during this presentation period but may be recalled by a Council Member later to answer questions. City staff, Council Members and applicants may use electronic visual aids in the City Council meeting as part of the presentation of the agenda item. City staff’s presentation and an Applicant’s presentation whether presented by one or more than one presenter shall each be limited to a maximum of ten (10) minutes unless the City Council by unanimous consent or majority vote allows additional time. Public Comments: Public comment at a City Council meeting shall be allowed on all items of unfinished and new business and subjects of public hearings. Amendments may receive public comments only if approved by the City Council by unanimous consent or majority vote. Speakers present in the City Council Chambers shall be recognized before speakers participating by electronic means. Speakers shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes to discuss the agenda item or amendment being considered by the City Council. The City Council may allow a speaker additional time by unanimous consent or majority vote. As part of a person’s public comments allowed above, the speaker may use electronic visual aids during their three (3) minutes presentation period concerning the agenda item being considered by the City Council. Courtesy and Respect: All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from comments that are harassing or amount to a personal attack against any identifiable individual including abusive comments and derogatory remarks about integrity or offer any other comments that are also not City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 6 City Council Meeting Final Agenda May 19, 2026 limited to the discussion of the specific agenda item being considered by the City Council. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Cell Phones and Pagers: Cell phones must be turned off or put in silent mode and not used within the City Council Chambers during City Council meetings. Pagers must be turned off or put in silent mode within the City Council Chambers during City Council meetings. These restrictions also apply during Agenda Sessions. Smoking Prohibited: There will be no smoking allowed in the City Council Chambers during City Council meetings. Interpreters or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD), for hearing impaired are available for all City Council meetings, a 72-hour advance notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 479-575-8330. A copy of the complete City Council agenda is available on our website at www.fayetteville-ar.gov or in the Office of the City Clerk, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas (479) 575-8323. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas page 7