Sunday, April 29, 2012

Nancy Varvil of Fayetteville's urban-forestry board invites residents to nominate property for sustainable-landscaping award

Help us reward sustainable landscaping
The City of Fayetteville Urban Forestry Advisory Board announces a competition for best examples of sustainable landscapes by presenting an award to one residential property and one commercial property. Winners will be selected from outstanding (1) Design and Aesthetics, (2) Preservation of Natural Environment, (3) Environmental Best Management Practices, and (4) Attraction to Wildlife. A team of horticultural and landscape architect judges will determine the winners using a point system with the four categories listed above (see link below). Winners will receive a recognition sign to be displayed on the property. Anyone may nominate a property. Nomination forms due by May 15, 2012. Email: urban_forestry@ci.fayetteville.ar.us Mail: Attn: Landscape Award Parks & Recreation 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 For UFAB Award Nomination Form, go to www.accessfayetteville.org, navigate from Parks Dept. to Urban Forestry. Follow links.
Reply to Nancy

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Aerial view and plan view of wetland dredge and fill proposed to allow construction of five infill cottages. REVISED May 3, 2012, agenda for Fayetteville subdivision committee

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AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 9:00 AM ROOM 326, City Administration Building
The following items will be considered:
Old Business:
113 W. Mountain St Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267
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1. R-PZD 12-4079: Residential Planned Zoning District (N.W. CORNER OF W. CLEVELAND ST. & HALL AVE./PROJECT CLEVELAND, 443): Submitted by MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. for property located at the NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST CLEVELAND STREET AND HALL AVENUE. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and RMF-24, RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY, 24 UNITS PER ACRE, and contains approximately 2.71 acres. The request is for zoning, land use and large scale development approval for a Residential Planned Zoning District with 122 multi-family dwellings. Planner: Jesse Fulcher
New Business:
2. LSD 12-4104: Large Scale Development (800 W. MAPLE ST./KAPPA HOUSE, 444):
Submitted by THOMAS WALKER for property located at 800 WEST MAPLE STREET. The property is zoned RMF-40, RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY, 40 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 1.16 acres. The request is for expansion of the existing sorority house and parking lot. Planner: Andrew Garner
3. PPL 12-4099: Preliminary Plat (S.W. CORNER OF SALEM & WEIR RD./HOLCOMB HEIGHTS SD, 245): Submitted by JORGENSEN AND ASSOCIATES for property located at the SOUTH WEST CORNER OF SALEM AND WEIR ROAD (HOLCOMB HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION). The property is zoned RSF-8, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, 8 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 19.24 acres. The request is for a residential subdivision with 78 single family lots. Planner: Jesse Fulcher
All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City Planning (575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions. Interpreters or TDD/Telecommunication Device for the Deaf for hearing impaired are available for all public hearings; 72 hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 575-8330. 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Inouse plat-review committee and technical plat-review committee meetings coming next week. Which wrong? Date or day of the week for the in-house review committee?

What is the most obviously dangerous and inappropriate item on either agenda?
2. PPL/SIP 12-4118: Preliminary Plat/Small Site Improvement Plan (1637 W. DEANE ST./DEANE STREET COTTAGES, 365): Submitted by APPIAN DESIGN GROUP for property located at 1637 WEST DEANE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.88 acre. The request is for preliminary plat and development approval of 5 single family cottages. Planner: Andrew Garner
THIS project involves dredging and filling wetland and likely using red dirt to make land HIGHER under the buildings than the surrounding property to east, west and south and increasing flood potential to adjacent homes. And is there something in the deal about switching the size of lots to allow to make 5  units appear to be legal on the property?
If the builder can't make a profit by building the already legal number on the property, the builder must be borrowing far too much money to do the job. Clear example of urban infill threatening the Illinois River watershed.
For related examples, please see Urban Infill threatens watershed site on Flickr. Also, one may find photos of the wetland taken about 2 years apart before any construction and after earlier buildings placed on the western part of the small original parcel on the Illinois River Watershed set on Flickr.



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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
113 W. Mountain St Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267
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AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE IN-HOUSE PLAT REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 AT 9:00 a.m.
ROOM 111, CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
And
AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL PLAT REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012 AT 9:00 a.m.
ROOM 326, CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ITEMS FOR TECHNICAL PLAT REVIEW:
New Business
1. SIP 12-4115: Small Site Improvement Plan (2860 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD./MY DENTIST, 559): Submitted by BATES AND ASSOCIATES for property located at 2860 WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 0.97 acre. The request is the development of a 5,270 square foot dentist office with associated parking. Planner: Quin Thompson
2. PPL/SIP 12-4118: Preliminary Plat/Small Site Improvement Plan (1637 W. DEANE ST./DEANE STREET COTTAGES, 365): Submitted by APPIAN DESIGN GROUP for property located at 1637 WEST DEANE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY, 4 UNITS PER ACRE and contains approximately 0.88 acre. The request is for preliminary plat and development approval of 5 single family cottages. Planner: Andrew Garner
3. LSD 12-4117: Large Scale Development (2395 N. COLLEGE AVE./ARVEST BANK, 444):
Submitted by GRAY ROCK CONSULTING for property located at 2395 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 1.92 acres. The request is the development of a 1,196 square foot Arvest Bank with associated parking. Planner: Jesse Fulcher
ITEMS FOR IN-HOUSE (STAFF) REVIEW ONLY:
4. PLA 12-4116: Property Line Adjustment (1620 S. HANSHEW RD./LINDSEY, 596): Submitted by BLEW AND ASSOCIATES for property located at 1620 SOUTH HANSHEW ROAD. The property is zoned C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL and contains three tracts with approximately 4.42 acres. The request is to adjust the property lines to result in tracts of 3.19, 0.61, and 0.62 acres. Planner: Quin Thompson
All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the office of City Planning (575-8267), 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions. Interpreters or TDD for hearing impaired are available for all public hearings; 72 hour notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 575-8330. 

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

APRG Green Inc. request for city support of a pesticide factory or something of the sort

Don Marr, Chief of Staff Submitted By
Chief of Staff Department
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda ltems and
Contracts, Leases or Agreements
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City Council Meeting Date Agenda ltems Only
Mayor's Adm inistration Division
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Action Required:
Local Government Endoresement of APGR Green lnc to participate in
Resolution of the City of Fayetteville Ce
the Arkansas Equipty lnvestment Tax Credit Program and to be eligible to offer income tax credits to its investors in accordance with the regulations of the Arkansas Equity lnvestment Tax Credit Program
Cost of this requesl
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City Council Agenda Memo
To: Mayor and Members of t City Council From: Don Marr, Chief of Staff,
Thru: Mayor Jordan
Date: 0410412012
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Gity Gouncil Meeting Date: April 17,2012
Subject: Arkansas Equity lnvestment Tax Gredit Program Endorsement Request
Recommendation:
The Gity Staff and Administration recommend on behalf of the Mayor's office that the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, AR pass a resolution in support of APGR Green Inc. request to participate in the State of Arkansas Equity lnvestment Tax Credit Program.
Backqround:
The City of Fayetteville, AR was contacted by Steve Clark, CEO & President of the Fayetteville
Ghamber of Commerce, Ghung Tan the City of Fayetteville's Economic Development Representative Contractor through the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and APGR Green lnc.. seeking the City's endorsement of APGR Green lnc to Participate in the Arkansas Equity Investment Tax Credit Program.
APR is a new start up company based in Fayettevitle AR that will initially sell, market and distrlbute an EPA approved sub-terrain pesticide for eradicating fire ants and moles. The Gompany plans to expand and include a mixing center in Fayetteville by 2013. The product is environmentally safe and non-toxic. The Gompany willcreate two (2) new positions paying approximately $75,000 in 2011, and intends to expand up to I positions by 2014, for an expected payroll of approximately $600,000. These are management, skilled and semi-skilled positions.
Budqet lmpact:
There is no budgetary impact for the City on this item.
I l3 West Mountain 72701 (479) 575-8323 accessfayetteville.org TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) (479)-521-1316

Foyetteville o Chomber of Commerce
To: Mayor Lioneld Jordan Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: Steve Clark, President & CEO
Date: March 19,2012
Subject: Request for a Resolution on behalf of APGR Greenr lnc.
Dear Mayor Jordan:
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MAR 2 t 2012
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE MAYOR'S OFFICE
APGR Green, Inc. (APGR) is making an application with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to seek approval to offer income tax credits to its investors through the Arkansas Equity Investment Tax Credit program. The regulations of the Arkansas Equity Investment Tax Credit Program require local government endorsement of the businesses or enterprises that wish to participate in and take advantage of this program.
APGR is a new start-up company based in Fayetteville that will initially sell, market, and distribute an EPA approved sub-terrain pesticide for eradicating fire ants and moles. It intends to expand to include a mixing center in Fayetteville by 2013. APGR's product is environmentally safe and non-toxic. It is a product that may rapidly change the way the US addresses the challenge of exterminating fire ants and moles. APGR plans to create two new positions with an annual salary of $75,000 this year (Year 1) and intends to expand to up to 8 positions by 2014 (Year 3) for an expected annual payroll of $600,000. The positions will comprise of semi- skilled, skilled, and management positions.
The Chamber Economic Development Team has identified APGR as the type of businesses targeted for development in Fayetteville. It has a technology that is patented and its product has received EPA approval.
I respectfully request that the City passes a Resolution to show support for APGR's application. Thank you for your kind consideration in this matter.
L23 W. Mountain/PO Box 4216, Fayettevllle, AR72702 Tel: {479) 52\-L7!O; Fax: (479) 52I-L791-; www.fayettevillear.com

Fayetteville City Council agenda for April 17, 2012, includes request to support a pesticide company that wants a state tax exemption to subsidize a facility in Fayetteville

Mayor Lioneld Jordan

City Attorney Kit Williams

City Clerk Sondra Smith
Aldermen
Ward 1 Position 1 – Adella Gray
Ward 1 Position 2 – Brenda Boudreaux
Ward 2 Position 1 – Mark Kinion
Ward 2 Position 2 – Matthew Petty
Ward 3 Position 1 – Justin Tennant
Ward 3 Position 2 – Robert Ferrell
Ward 4 Position 1 – Rhonda Adams
Ward 4 Position 2 – Sarah Lewis
Final Agenda
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
April 17, 2012

A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on April 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.



Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor’s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:

1. Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Awards Presentation

City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:

Agenda Additions:

A. Consent:

1. Approval of the April 3, 2012 City Council meeting minutes.

2. Crain Ford of Little Rock:  A resolution approving an agreement with the Crain Ford of Little Rock in the total amount of $51,390.00 for the purchase of two (2) Ford Fusion hybrid-electric sedans for use by the Police Department pursuant to the state procurement agreement.


3. J.A. Riggs Cat of Springdale:  A resolution approving an agreement with J.A. Riggs Cat of Springdale in the total amount of $266,109.00 for the purchase of three (3) backhoe loaders for use by the Water and Sewer Division pursuant to the National Joint Powers Association procurement agreement, and approving a budget adjustment.


4. Bid #12-23 Prime Contracting, Inc.:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-23 and authorizing a contract with Prime Contracting, Inc. in a total amount of $168,772.75 for the repair of flood damage to a section of Frisco Trail, approving a ten percent (10%) project contingency, and approving a budget adjustment.


5. Bid #12-26 WasteTech, Division of Kusters Zima Corp.:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-26 and authorizing a contract with WasteTech, Division of Kusters Zima Corp. in the amount of $197,487.00 for the purchase of a fine band screen with associated controls and accessories for the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility.


6. NWA Regional Planning Commission Agreement:  A resolution approving an agreement with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for services related to cooperative regional efforts to monitor, evaluate and report likely effects that future proposed changes to stream standards and wastewater discharge requirements may have on Northwest Arkansas in the amount of $40,000.00, and approving a $5,000.00 project contingency.


7. CDBG Funds Remaining From 2011 Grant:  A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $37,247.00 to the Community Development Block Grant program to accurately reflect funds remaining from the 2011 grant.


8. CDBG Habitat for Humanity Property Purchase Reimbursement:  A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $92,333.00 to Community Development Block Grant program income related to a housing program lien payoff and a reimbursement from the Habitat for Humanity property purchase.


9. 2012 Interlocal Animal Sheltering Agreements:  A resolution approving 2012 interlocal animal sheltering agreements with the cities of Elm Springs, Elkins, Goshen, Tontitown, Winslow, Farmington, Greenland and West Fork.



10. Southwest Solutions Group:  A resolution approving an agreement with Southwest Solutions Group in an amount not to exceed $34,216.00 for the purchase and installation of a Spacesaver High Density Evidence Storage System for use by the Police Department, pursuant to the National Joint Powers Alliance procurement agreement.


11. Cruse Uniforms and Equipment:  A resolution approving a contract amendment with Cruse Uniforms and Equipment as the Police Department’s authorized quartermaster to approve requested price increases.


12. Amend Resolution 183-11 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks:  A resolution amending Resolution 183-11 approving a participation and unsecured loan agreement with the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks to install ten (10) LED lights and poles in the amount of $30,519.90 as part of the City of Fayetteville Community Revolving Loan Fund for Energy Efficiency.



13. Butterfield Overland Mail Stage Route National Trail:  A resolution to express the City Council’s support of the Butterfield Overland Mail Stage Route National Trail to become a national historic trail.


B. Unfinished Business:

1. RZN 12-4042 (1700 Old Wire Road/Cooper and Williams):  An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4042, for approximately 4.90 acres, located at 1700 Old Wire Road from RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4 units per acre to NC, Neighborhood Conservation, subject to a Bill of Assurance. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the April 3, 2012 City Council meeting.


2. Amend Chapter 161 (ADM 12-4085 Zoning Regulations/RMF-24 Setbacks):  An ordinance to Amend §161.14 District RMF-24 by repealing the separate setbacks for multi-family structures built within the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the April 3, 2012 City Council meeting.


C. New Business:

1. APGR Green, Inc.:  A resolution to certify the City of Fayetteville’s endorsement of APGR Green, Inc., located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Equity Investment Tax Credit Program.


2. Bid #12-11 Sweetser Construction:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-11 and approving a contract with Sweetser Construction in the amount of $1,759,900.15 for the construction of a roundabout at the Fulbright Expressway and Futrall Drive, approving a project contingency of $90,000.00, and approving a budget adjustment.


3. Amend §34.27 Sale of Municipally Owned Real Property:  An ordinance to repeal §34.27 of the Code of Fayetteville and to enact a replacement §34.27 Sale of Municipally Owned Real Property of the Code of Fayetteville.


4. AOS, LLC - Cisco IP Telephony System:  A resolution approving an agreement with AOS, LLC in the amount of $619,978.90 for the purchase of a Cisco IP Telephony System pursuant to a State procurement contract, approving a project contingency of $25,000.00, and approving a budget adjustment of $248,750.00.



5. Water and Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2012:  An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $3,800,000 of Water and Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, by the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the purpose of refunding the City’s outstanding Water and Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B; authorizing the execution and delivery of a third supplemental trust indenture pursuant to which the Series 2012 Bonds will be issued and secured; authorizing the execution and delivery of an official statement pursuant to which the Series 2012 Bonds will be offered; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement providing for the sale of the Series 2012 Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of an escrow deposit agreement providing for the redemption of the Series 2002B Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure agreement; and prescribing other matters relating thereto.


Announcements: