Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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

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Action Required:
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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
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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:

Sunday, March 25, 2012

City calendar March 25-31, 2012


Calendar of Events

Monday, March 26, 2012

Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Springdale Police Department, CID Office
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Fayetteville Town Center, Directors Room
March 12 2012 meeting video onlne
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Room 219
March 12 meeting video
March 26 meeting video will be LIVE at 5:30 p.m. at this link and on Cox 218 and U-verse 99.
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 7:00 PM

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Calendar: Solid Waste
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 1708 S. Armstrong Ave.
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Room 326
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: Room 326
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Room 326
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Room 111

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Room 326

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Calendar: Solid Waste
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 1708 S. Armstrong Ave.
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Room 326
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Room 326
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 111
Calendar: City Clerk
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 326


Friday, March 30, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

March 20, 2012, city council meeting agenda with links to background information. Scroll down page for two-part video from March 6 meeting

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
March 20, 2012

A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on March 20, 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:

City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:

1.Nominating Committee Report

Agenda Additions:

A.Consent:

1.Approval of the March 6, 2012 City Council meeting minutes.

2.Animal Shelter Donation:  A resolution to accept $3,660.00 donated in the memory of Mrs. Mary Osborne to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and to approve the budget adjustment recognizing this donation revenue.


3.2011 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Recycling Grant:  A resolution authorizing acceptance of a 2011 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Recycling Grant, through the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District, in the amount of $18,500.00 for recycling containers for the apartment/festival recycling programs, and approving a budget adjustment.


4.Bid #12-18 LJB Construction, Inc.:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-18 and approving a contract with LJB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $49,300.00 for the installation of a concrete barrier wall along Knapp Street above the Meadow Valley Trail, and approving a ten percent (10%) project contingency.


5.University of Arkansas - Oak Ridge Trail:  A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $123,042.00 recognizing revenue from the University of Arkansas for its cost-share portion of construction of Oak Ridge Trail.


6.Frisco Trail Southern Extension:  A resolution authorizing a contract with Garver, LLC in an amount not to exceed $189,500.00 for professional engineering design services related to the Frisco Trail southern extension, accepting a fifty percent (50%) matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation, Inc., and approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $216,000.00 recognizing revenue from the Walton Family Foundation, Inc. and the Home Depot Foundation.


7.Bid #12-19 Peterbilt of Fort Smith:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-19 and authorizing the purchase of three (3) automated side load solid waste trucks from Peterbilt of Fort Smith in the amount of $775,629.00 for use in the Solid Waste Division.


8.Bale Chevrolet of Little Rock:  A resolution approving the purchase of six (6) Chevrolet Tahoes from Bale Chevrolet of Little Rock, pursuant to a state procurement contract, in the total amount of $210,000.00.


9.Garver, LLC Amendment No. 5:  A resolution approving amendment No. 5 to the engineering contract with Garver, LLC in the amount of $21,679.00 to increase the fee for construction phase services related to the Mount Comfort Road Project.


B.Unfinished Business:  None

C.Public Hearing:

1.Highway 16 Armstrong to Stonebridge Condemnation and Possession:  A resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek condemnation and possession of certain lands owned by Jey Investments, LTD., First State Bank, Benefit Bank, Alejandro Alban, Algis Martinez & Gina Alban, and Tim D. & Deeann B. Studebaker, needed for water and sewer relocations along State Highway 16.


D.New Business:

1.Waive Competitive Bidding §34.23:  An ordinance waiving the requirements for bids by applying §34.23(F), (Purchases and Contracts not in excess of $20,000.00), of the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances and approving a contract with the Illinois River Watershed Partnership in the amount of $10,000.00 for watershed education and planning services.


2.RZN 12-4045 (Martin Luther King Blvd./Career Academy):  An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4045, for approximately 1.14 acres, located on the north side of Martin Luther King Boulevard at the border between Fayetteville and Farmington from R-A, Residential Agricultural to CS, Community Services.


3.RZN 12-4028 (1400 and 1500 Blocks of N. Desoto Pl./Abshier Heights):  An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4028, for approximately 2.18 acres, located at 1400 and 1500 Block of North Desoto Place (Track "A" of Abshier Heights) from R-PZD, Residential Planned Zoning District R-PZD 06-1883 to RSF-8, Residential Single-Family, 8 units per acre.


4.ADM 12-4029 (Abshier Heights R-PZD Modification No. 4):  An ordinance amending a residential planned zoning district entitled R-PZD 06-1883, Abshier Heights, located at the northwest corner of Abshier Drive and Hillcrest Avenue, containing approximately 4.11 acres, to reflect revised architectural standards as described and depicted herein.


Announcements:

Adjournment:

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

City Council meeting agenda for March 6, 2012 with live links to background information in difficult to view format

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
March 6, 2012


A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on March 6, 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:


City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:


1.4th Quarter Financial Report 2011, Paul Becker, Finance Director


Agenda Additions:


A.Consent:


1.Approval of the February 21, 2012 City Council meeting minutes.

2.Office of National Drug Control Policy Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area:  A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $98,808.00 recognizing revenue from the Office of National Drug Control Policy Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.


3.Water and Sewer Relocation AHTD-Utility Agreement:  A resolution approving a contract with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Commission regarding utility construction and relocation of water and sewer utilities related to the Highway 112 Spur (Garland Avenue) Widening and Improvement Project.


4.Garver, LLC:  A resolution approving a contract with Garver, LLC in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for professional engineering services related to the renovation of the Wilson Park swimming pool deck and interior.


5.4248 S. School Ave. Hangar Improvements:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-22 and authorizing a contract with Pick-It Construction, Inc. in the amount of $235,100.00 for construction of alterations and improvements to the hangar at 4248 S. School Avenue, approving a project contingency of $16,750.00, recognizing and accepting grant revenue form the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics to partially fund the project, and approving a budget adjustment.



6.City of Elkins Cost-Share Agreement:  A resolution approving a cost-sharing agreement with the City of Elkins in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for replacement and improvements of the Elkins Outfall Sewer Line.


7.Rosetta Construction, LLC:  A resolution to approve a construction contract with Rosetta Construction, LLC for $692,223.00 with a contingency of $50,000.00 to construct the Elkins Outfall Gravity Sewer Improvements and to approve the attached budget adjustment of $416,818.00.


8.Off Street Parking Development District No. 1 Appointment:  A resolution to approve the appointment of James A. Williams, Jr. to the Board of Improvement of the Downtown Off Street Parking Development District No. 1 of the City of Fayetteville.


B.Unfinished Business:


1.Amend Chapter 151 Definition of "Family":  An ordinance to amend the definition of "Family" found in Chapter 151 Definitions of the Unified Development Code to allow the City Council to authorize up to five (5) unrelated persons in some units of a Planned Zoning District.  This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the February 7, 2012 City Council meeting. This ordinance was left on the Second Reading at the February 21, 2012 City Council meeting.



C.Public Hearing:


1.Garland Avenue Water and Sewer Relocation Project:  A resolution authorizing the City Attorney to seek condemnation and possession of certain lands owned by the Glen David Wilson Trust & Linda Kay Hinkle, Caren E. & Richard L. Hanna, Bob L. & Wilma B. Bonds, Margot Khavinson, Remington C. Hendrix, Spirits Shop, Inc., and Donald W. & Brenda Sue Johnston needed for water and sewer relocations along N. Garland Avenue, and approving a budget adjustment.


D.New Business:


1.RZN 12-4024 (1934 E. Huntsville Rd./Stiles):  An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4024, for approximately 0.4 acres, located at 1934 East Huntsville Road from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, 4 units per acre to NS, Neighborhood Services.


2.Amend §114.03 First Thursday Fayetteville:  An ordinance to amend §114.03 First Thursday Fayetteville to close all streets around the square from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during First Thursday and to give control of all parking around the square (both inside and outside) to the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau during First Thursday.



3.Bid #12-15 B&A Property Maintenance:  A resolution awarding Bid #12-15 and authorizing a contract with B&A Property Maintenance in a total amount of $225,713.00 for the maintenance of trees, and approving a five percent (5%) project contingency.


4.Employee Compensation Adjustment:  A resolution to approve a budget adjustment of $1,154,000.00 to fund a city-wide 2012 employee compensation adjustment.


Announcements:


Adjournment: