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Todd Piller said the item covers two projects: Hot Springs Creek Sewer Lift Station ($515,000) and Hot Springs No. 3 Lift Station ($255,300), for a combined construction amount of $770,300. He said the city has already purchased the equipment for both projects and that the equipment is being stored at Ham Street.

Staff told directors the work is included in the 2025 wastewater bond fund and that the city budgeted $830,000 for the projects. Piller said Max Foot (spelled variously in the packet) is already working in the immediate area and can start quickly; for that reason staff recommended waiving competitive bidding under ACA 14-47-138 so the contractor can be authorized immediately. Staff estimated the installation work would take about eight months.

Director Holiday asked about waiving bidding; staff replied that the contractor is on site and available, has performed satisfactory past work for the city, and that equipment is already purchased and staged. Staff said the waiver and contract were placed on the July 1 board agenda for formal consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6-24-25 Board of Directors Agenda Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City staff said the board will be asked to waive competitive bidding under ACA 14-47-138 and approve a $770,300 agreement with Max Foot Construction Company LLC to install pre-purchased equipment at two sewer lift stations; staff said the equipment is on site and construction will take about eight months.","taxTitle","Hot Springs City, Garland County, Arkansas","taxId",52830,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186003,"Planning staff backs PD approval to let Habitat build two affordable infill homes at 514 Gaines Ave",927,1334000,2261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8&start=1334&end=2261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8/thumbnail_1334000.jpg","/articles/6186003/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Planning-staff-backs-PD-approval-to-let-Habitat-build-two-affordable-infill-homes-at-514-Gaines-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186003-0e12fa7d7b9b3230a5d9054ed47624a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188421&Signature=NutXM4xiLh5KmQcGvzVGhCEBXGAPxVFgp2jlw3Qt~0BUKVPlj0PpPchf~b1bThhRO40L4UdUjOlMVuQXA~lf8rtFQEK8RpKS3EEkZQlV-m1xHINbn4zUgZITVqrsEm2HWWzP~ystOYv9f2aXAXEkSRsFnd6zhoiwoxxP8Oo66Uq0ov2xWVZUbgId-utYPpKuKTiFvZoP2QImNXKnvD-DVjS-I52npy1rb585~~zUmMOu62ppvVl-5dO7j4V4elzrxXnzmpyUgFHg9Yta3-jFN5a~QsbSU~FEBzfmRIgBUaZvPAp8kyOhBXyAFF6ZhLSoxQJLgQ1~vC5ZBn78Baxr-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff presented an ordinance to add a Planned Development (PD) overlay for approximately 0.19 acre at 514 Gaines Avenue so Garland County Habitat for Humanity can divide one large lot into two infill residential lots and build two single-family detached homes.

Cathy Selman, Planning and Development Director, said the applicant, Garland County Habitat for Humanity, represented by executive director Cindy Wagstaff, requests PD approval to divide an 8,442-square-foot lot (Block 10, Lot 4 in Gaines Addition) into two lots of about 4,221 square feet each and to construct two three-bedroom single-family detached homes. The RN-5 zoning district normally requires 6,500 square feet per single-family detached dwelling; the applicant seeks exceptions under section 14.4(d) of ordinance 65-13 for reduced lot size and modified side-yard setbacks.

Selman said the PD application requests a north side-yard setback of 4 feet while increasing the south side-yard setback from 7.5 feet to 17.5 feet (a net increase on the south side), and asks to allow the land division to create two 4,221-square-foot lots that are smaller than the RN-5 minimum but consistent with surrounding lots. Staff said the application demonstrates the standards in ordinance 65-13 can be met subject to conditions and that the proposed development would be compatible with existing neighborhood infrastructure.

On funding and affordability terms, staff described Habitat's ownership and proposed affordability mechanisms: a 25-year, 0% first mortgage and a 10-year silent second mortgage on equity for the total appraised value, and provisions that require the home to be the buyer's primary residence during the first mortgage term.

Directors asked about flood/low-lying conditions and grading. Selman said the lot will be graded to be flat and suitable for development, with the road existing lower than the lot so drainage moves from the lot to the improved street. Questions about prior demolition and property acquisition were raised; staff said Habitat acquired the property on 01/18/2023 and that a Habitat representative will appear at the board meeting Tuesday to provide additional details.

Staff reported Planning Commission reviewed the application on June 12 and recommended approval of the PD development plan subject to eight conditions. Selman said the PD approval would implement goals in the Hot Springs housing strategy and Forward Hot Springs comprehensive plan by adding two attainable homes on an infill lot. The ordinance was placed on the board's July 1 agenda for formal consideration.","City planning staff recommended that the Board approve a Planned Development (PD) overlay to allow Garland County Habitat for Humanity to divide an 8,442-square-foot lot at 514 Gaines Avenue into two infill lots and construct two three-bedroom single-family detached homes, subject to conditions and exceptions to RN-5 district rules.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186006,"Hot Springs plans $100,000 sports-recreation master plan with community input; focus on soccer, pickleball, tennis",232,1097000,1329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8&start=1097&end=1329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8/thumbnail_1097000.jpg","/articles/6186006/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Hot-Springs-plans-100000-sports-recreation-master-plan-with-community-input-focus-on-soccer-pickleball-tennis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186006-8bdc6cf33807127d62a3e4521bcb6e3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188421&Signature=ROAoXGmfkObV~SsqerJQifb2RfVS9jp6gartLBig2JGTn2nm14Rd5eF5ETxxOhXRR9~j4fA4LU7110JVHAE8Dwnvu~E2FsT-IE9Y79tH26T1QyS~ltS1IXxXIHDQ1FS6BGIC96V4MSIyrBG73LuTunwpoQhvp3ev2jnmLjiG~eHuxMxUGTTHAEkA2J126UmlLAAgFZXenIqZc2LBr510DAmL7cs8xVNa8GpCOiOucPRcSHayV9Rk~5XwqiYWTQi-1qEPxMur-zBx78wRbL~mkcVVzKvLwEn0ATWVPWLNC07SqQyXofIhOBV8FwPTaVpytkbooZUmNlLnhK80uBGsCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff asked the Board of Directors to consider an agreement with Half Associates Inc. to develop a comprehensive sports-recreation master plan for the City of Hot Springs.

Adam, speaking for the sport recreation department, said the scope will guide future planning, facility improvements and programming and will incorporate community input. He said the city targeted soccer, pickleball and tennis as areas of emphasis but asked the vendor to study the entire municipal sports program.

Eight firms responded to the request for qualifications and Half Associates received the highest rating in the city's evaluation, Adam said; a notice of intent to award was published and no protests were received.

The contract amount in the agenda presentation is $100,000 and staff estimated a seven-month schedule for completion. Adam said the work will include public engagement and five phases outlined in the packet; he said the actual schedule could finish sooner or take longer depending on phasing.

Directors asked whether the plan would consider enhancements to existing facilities or identify new sites; Adam said it would do both and that the study would examine opportunities within city limits. He identified Kimry and Linden parks as two specific parks that staff expects to include in the study.

The resolution to authorize the contract is scheduled for the board's next regular meeting; no protest or formal contract award was recorded at the agenda meeting.","The city presented a proposed $100,000 agreement with Half Associates Inc. to create a comprehensive sports-recreation master plan that will guide facility improvements and programming; staff said 8 firms responded to the RFQ and the study is expected to take about seven months.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186010,"City seeks $288,000 engineering contract to retrofit plate settlers at Ouachita treatment plant",181,897000,1078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8&start=897&end=1078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6186010/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/City-seeks-288000-engineering-contract-to-retrofit-plate-settlers-at-Ouachita-treatment-plant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186010-ff49c8fc683624eb3d5d7cc4084aefb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188421&Signature=ZEfMSq2clUwUPrw8HEyE4mtP5agzMsYZmqcQ7Euh8LYysu6O7ajJ1sGJ8-Gys66r~zwtq8ZXP02umASK9SJyn2P8jq2-DNkDSC9w28LsU5GWbaH2ukA8z33BiaW60iHpo-kZrzy1BnQjcF7x5GNVzAUEOSqkprOusdZsP64kqxWyYJLfbhB~Zii4kIcMdWlqRBI6qk-tgf~GM5kyLOlJ-5~g~GyqCV15wQ~BlQs7dE3bK4-iUt~Ge-wmMh31lRkuLB8TZdSaBPNyzMx5rmJjZ1bDaWTI2WKq~cIiKp77hMhwwlwg9k0Du~0fDkqSSRPbcKrhwpPTmtu1IfPZPrEtFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Hot Springs staff presented a resolution to award professional engineering and bidding services for plate-settler work at the Ouachita water treatment plant.

Todd Piller, project manager, said the work is engineering-only for replacing older tube settlers in basins 1 through 5; basins 6 and 7 already have newer stainless steel plate settlers. \"Our existing, Ouachita water plant has 8 basins. 6 and 7 have the new stainless steel plate settlers... The old 1 through 5 have old tube settlers,\" Piller said.

The resolution on the agenda would award CHRIST Engineers Inc. $288,000 for structural engineering and design for the Watch Tal treatment plant plate settler project; Piller said the engineering contract will come from the city's 2023 water bond fund.

Piller told directors that the engineering contract is for design and bidding only and that a construction cost estimate will be available after design is completed. He said the design team must address structural issues where basins 2 and 3 share a common wall, and that basins 2 and 3 will likely be done together. The 288,000 figure given at the meeting referred to the engineering services portion only.

When asked about construction cost, Piller said no construction estimate is yet available; he said once design is complete the firm will provide a construction estimate and that the bond fund will be the anticipated source for construction, with water CIP funds as a possible supplement.

The contract contains a 180-day allowance for the design phase; Piller said the firm has that period in the contract but the actual schedule may finish sooner. Planning staff said there were no immediate questions beyond timing and cost estimates; the item was set for the board's regular agenda for formal consideration.","The Board will consider a resolution to award CHRIST Engineers Inc. $288,000 for engineering and bid-phase services to design stainless steel plate settlers for basins at the Ouachita (Watch Tal) water treatment plant; construction cost estimates will follow after design.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186015,"Hot Springs board to consider destroying archived records; city proposes on-site shredding contract",555,336000,891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8&start=336&end=891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078502-9f68fd0d3b7794bc7b84eeec413213f8/thumbnail_336000.jpg","/articles/6186015/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Hot-Springs-board-to-consider-destroying-archived-records-city-proposes-on-site-shredding-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186015-444ef7b57e29ffe7c5b3beb0c735022c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188421&Signature=QZzp95ydVLSjaE1IfJZJbf4ls8NUKCqoaniPfjhvZhy9QbAJKhUCOKzIlynP8T~oaKBbSl4BGFlTHSXUazlayoyAXhWuztHx2vksgQN00TeUyPfIIhgadBsP2xQwZfZ94lKKbHjFTOZcjMUyj48TVVWKBH6QLfPeDF5hNyUvwKvbjjMGZ7CT8ga2zGaM7aink44idDmz2S3mfVtVGgPmzg-M9a58-KhIa97cM51NIZKCwji5wWOrEWJhG4-6UC0oFpBxaG~qEAvVRFMjcXiiKa7be4cS~QGlPaicq8zAAiagRuR4Q6r3BuS~BmGtLAePqPo4DTsx3rCDR8Rma3ErSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Hot Springs staff told the Board of Directors at an agenda meeting that the city will present a resolution to authorize destruction of a large group of municipal records and a companion resolution to award on-site shredding services to Rock Dock LLC d/b/a Rock Solid Shredding.

\"This is a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain city records,\" the City Clerk said, reporting that multiple city departments submitted verified destruction requests and that some of the records include a request from district court and thus had prior approval from the quorum court.

The Clerk said the records are currently housed at ASMSA and will be shredded on-site; the city has tentative dates of Friday, July 11, and Friday, July 25, and Rock Dock is holding those dates. Under the state contract cited in the packet, the price described in the meeting was a $36 trip charge plus $0.16 per pound of shredded material.

Why it matters: public records retention and destruction are governed by statutory retention schedules and by local procedures; destroying records without required approvals can raise legal and transparency questions. City staff told directors that the records on the list include originals that must be kept, copies that can be destroyed, and items already digitized and stored in Laserfiche.

Board members asked for more file-level detail before voting. \"So that sounds like the records won't be in our packet, and we won't know what is being shredded,\" Director Beard said. The City Clerk replied the packet will include the destruction request and a spreadsheet inventory that lists box numbers, contents descriptions, retention periods and the year each box is eligible for destruction.

Directors also discussed witnessing the shredding. The Clerk said the city will need a board member to volunteer to witness the shredding and sign the affidavit; several directors discussed splitting the two dates, and a director said they could be available on July 11.

Staff emphasized retention-period rules: some records carry three-, seven- or ten-year retention periods while others are permanent; some files are copies and some have been digitized. The Clerk said the city previously approved digitization and that copies marked for destruction often are duplicates of records retained elsewhere.

The two related resolutions — one authorizing destruction and one contracting Rock Dock LLC to shred on-site under a state contract — were presented for placement on the board's formal agenda for the board's next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1. No formal board action was recorded at the agenda meeting.

The board packet for July 1, staff said, will include an inventory of boxes scheduled for destruction and the retention-period notation for each box; the city will retain the inventory list after shredding.","City staff told the Hot Springs Board of Directors that thousands of boxes of municipal records — including some district court files — are scheduled for destruction and that the city plans to use the state's contract with Rock Dock LLC d/b/a Rock Solid Shredding to shred them on-site on two Fridays in July.","actionData","errors"]

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