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City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting 7.21.26
Published: Jul 21, 2026
City Board Considers Multiple Contracts for Engineering, Fleet, Facilities, and Bridge Removal
The City Board of Directors reviewed several resolutions for procurement and service agreements. These included an increase to a professional engineering services contract with Michael Baker International Incorporated for the Hilaro Springs Bridge Replacement Project, approval of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan, a public agency service agreement for fueling services with the Metropolitan Housing Authority, a contract with Browns Dump Bodies Incorporated for dump beds, an addendum to a lease agreement for the three Financial Center, a contract for janitorial services at the 12th Street substation, an agreement with the Little Rock School District for the school resource officer program, and a contract with Rush Truck Centers of Arkansas Incorporated for two international chassis trucks. The board also addressed the emergency removal of the Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge, selecting Weaver Bailey contractors and noting that contract ratification would occur later.
Citizen Concerns and Initiatives Highlighted at City Board Meeting
The City Board of Directors meeting included citizen communications. Velvet Victorian, a student from Euler, announced a 'Yoga in the Park' initiative at War Memorial Park starting September 25th, to be held every other Saturday. She also expressed a desire for increased collaboration between Euler and the City of Little Rock, similar to Fayetteville's model. Melissa Muse presented issues related to a development behind her neighborhood, citing 15 months of ongoing problems with water intrusion into homes. She requested that the developer be forced to stop building and fix the problems created, highlighting financial and emotional distress and a lack of response from city departments. Pierre Mead, representing the city's controlled device section within Public Works, advocated for a pay raise for his small team of 14 employees, emphasizing their role in saving lives through traffic control measures like crosswalks and stop signs, and noting that their compensation survey has been completed.
Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge Deemed Unrepairable; Removal and Replacement Planning Underway
The City Board of Directors discussed the emergency removal of the Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge after it was struck by a dump truck. A structural engineer deemed the bridge beyond repair. Weaver Bailey contractors were selected to remove the bridge, with assistance from Entergy. The city has released a letter of interest for engineering firms to design a replacement, which will involve a two-step process of identifying alternatives and then proceeding with design and construction. Temporary measures, such as a traffic light, are being considered for a safe crossing.
City Board Navigates Procedural Challenges, Bridge Damage, and Public Safety Information
During the City Board of Directors meeting, a quorum was established with only one director present, though voting was not possible without six members. The board discussed procedural matters regarding resolutions and ordinances due to a lack of sufficient members for certain votes, such as suspending rules for multiple readings. It was clarified that while one member constitutes a quorum, they cannot vote. The board decided to proceed with reading resolutions and holding public hearings, with the intention of voting on all items at a special call meeting scheduled for the following Tuesday. An update on the Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge indicated it was struck by a commercial dump truck and is beyond repair, requiring immediate removal and planning for replacement. The board also addressed a citizen's inquiry about the release of body camera footage following an officer-involved shooting, with city officials stating the investigation is ongoing and the video release timing is uncertain but expected within 72 hours to a week.
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