Rock Report v33

January 2025 | Vol. 33

ROCK REPORT

January 2025 | Vol. 33

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January 2025 | Vol. 33

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TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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EVENT REPLAYS

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DROPBOX PHOTO ALBUMS

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NEW NEWS

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KEEP IN MIND

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CORE VALUES IN ACTION

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND PRESS OPPORTUNITIES

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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 2025 OPERATING BUDGET APPROVED On Thursday, December 26, the Board finalized the 2025 budget which prioritizes key areas such as public safety, salary increases for non-uniform and public safety employees, and enhanced funding for unsheltered services. This budget reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our community.

Watch the latest Little Rock Board of Directors meeting at: youtube.com/citylittlerock

EVENT REPLAYS Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.

MLK Unity Service January 19, 2025

Board of Directors Agenda Meeting January 14, 2025

Board of Directors Swearing-In Ceremony January 7, 2025

Board of Directors Special Called Meeting December 26, 2024

Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page youtube.com/littlerock facebook.com/littlerock

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DROP BOX LINKS

January ‘25 Swearing-In Ceremony Snow Day MLK Unity Service

December ‘24 I-30 Crossing Press Conf.

Randy Baldwin Retirement Southwest Christmas Parade Downtown Christmas Parade Airport Canopy Groundbreaking

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NEW NEW NEWS NEWS PROTEAM TACTICAL PERFORMANCE FACILITY The City of Little Rock is excited to announce its new partnership with ProTeam Tactical Performance to provide first responders with an elite level of care after an injury, reduce risk of further injuries, speed up recovery, and return them to duty in a safe and efficient manner. The Ribbon Cutting will be Monday January 27, 2025, at 10:00 am at the fire training facility 7000 Murray St.

LIGHTS FOR LIONS As you take down your holiday lights this year, don't throw away the broken ones drop off your unwanted string lights and extension cords at the Little Rock Zoo! By recycling these items, you're not only reducing waste but also supporting African lion conservation. We’re partnering with TRG in North Little Rock, who will recycle the copper, with proceeds going to the Lion Recovery Fund. The Lion Recovery Fund’s goal is to double the number of lions by 2050 through expanded conservation efforts and partnerships across the globe.

Donations will be accepted through January 31, 2025. You can drop off string lights and old extension cords in any condition at the collection box by the Zoo's front gate —no ticket needed. Please note, we cannot accept ornaments, wire light displays, lawn deer, or plastic stakes. For questions about large donations, call 501-371-4589.

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MOVIES AT MACARTHUR Join us for the first film in our Movies at MacArthur program for 2025, "USO: For the Troops." For 75 years, the United Service Organizations (USO) has lifted the spirits of American soldiers and kept service personnel connected to their families and country while abroad. From its inception just prior to American involvement in World War II, the USO has remained committed to its mission of increasing morale amongst our servicemen and women. While some aspects of war have greatly changed, the need for connection, entertainment, and care within our armed forces has not. USO: For the Troops conveys the fast pace and complex logistics of a modern USO tour, underlying the importance of the organization not just for service people, but for America as a whole.

Admission is FREE! Beverages and popcorn are also provided at no cost.

JANUARY 21, 6:30 PM

MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY

FINAL DAYS: DELL’S NEW YEARS TECH REFRESH Hey City of Little Rock, Hurry! There’s still time to upgrade and score amazing deals this month during Dell’s New Year Tech Refresh. A breakthrough year awaits with additional discounts through your member-exclusive coupon.

Dell’s New Year Tech Refresh continues with limited-time offers starting January 20 through February 3. Members can shop 24/7 at: www.Dell.com/mpp/LittleRock Members save an additional discount on select Dell.com purchases with this exclusive coupon.

Request your exclusive coupon at: www.Dell.com/mpp/LittleRock Verify work email through “Get Coupon” button.

Copy & paste coupon in checkout. Exclusions may apply.

UNITY DAY: RECAP Little Rock united on Sunday, January 19th at Saint Mark Baptist Church for the Unity Service honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III delivered an inspiring message and multiple pastors led the crowd in heartfelt prayers. A host of city leaders joined residents in reflecting on Dr. King’s values.

Together, we celebrated his vision for a better future, promoting a unified Little Rock and honoring the principles of service, equality, and human rights.

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K K EE EE P P II N N M M II N ND D PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE SURVEY We are pleased to announce that the Procurement Performance Survey is now available for all departments to provide valuable feedback on the procurement process. This survey is anonymous, and your input is crucial in helping Procurement identify areas for improvement and foster stronger collaboration between the Procurement Division and other city departments.

KEY DETAILS: Survey Deadline: January 31st Survey Link: CITY OF LITTLE ROCK

CITY ON THE MOVE: BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE As we approach the new year, The City on The Move would like to announce this year's new annual wellness challenge and January's wellness challenge.

City on The Move Biggest Loser - This new annual wellness challenge will start January 1st and go through the entire year. There will be 3 health risk assessments (Know your numbers) that employees will have to participate in among other activities to qualify as a contestant in the challenge. The challenge is optional but the rewards for participating you don't want to miss out on! Please see the attachments for the rules, types of winners, and prizes.

Click the link to register.

Employees will start Jan.1 by counting their steps through the APHA: Keep it Moving app. The top 5 most steppers this year will receive a cash prize and more!

Biggest Loser Registration Link: HERE

Keep it Moving Registration Link: HERE

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Equity. People-Centered. Accountability. Innovation. Exceptional Service. Professionalism.

Kudos and shoutout to our amazing Emergency Response teams and Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, who coordinated and implemented a means for unsheltered residents to stay warm during the extreme winter weather. Dunbar Community Center was opened as a warming shelter as a nightly operation on January 5th, and then transitioned into a 24-hour operation on January 8th. This was an effort that included the help of multiple community partners and organizations. We are grateful and appreciative of everyone who offered to help with supplies, food or transportation for the shelter. Thank you for being innovative, people-centered, and for providing exceptional service! In anticipation of bitterly cold weather this week, the City of Little Rock will open its temporary emergency cold-weather shelter at Dunbar Community Center starting Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6 PM through Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 9 AM.

Dunbar Community Center Warming Shelter

Public Works Department crews work to treat and clear roads during the storm.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for ProTeam for PT Clinic Monday, January 27th 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 7000 Murray St.

PRESS Please check back later for upcomings press conferences!

UPCOMING MEETINGS Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, January 21st, 6:00 PM City Hall

Little Rock Sustainability Commission General Meeting - 2025 Wednesday, January 22nd, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Willie Hinton

City Beautiful Commission January Public Hearing Thursday, January 23rd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM City Hall

Notice of Open Forum: Drainage Improvement Discussions Monday, January 27th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM City Hall

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