Rock Report v34

February 2025 | Vol. 34

Black History Month

ROCK REPORT

February 2025 | Vol. 34

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CK REPORT February 2025 | Vol. 34

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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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Black History Month

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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FIRE STATION 9

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL

City Directors authorized $5.9 million to Wagner General Contractors to rebuild Fire Station 9 in the Walnut Valley neighborhood. The station was destroyed by the March 31, 2023, tornado.

The Board approved a $391,000 contract with All Service Electric for construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Chenal Club Boulevard and Chenal Parkway in Ward 5 in West Little Rock.

VALLEY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Board members entered into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc. for sidewalks and drainage improvements along Valley Drive. The $561,000 project is funded by the 2022 voter-approved Renew Little Rock bonds.

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.

LRPD Press Conference January 31, 2025

Board of Directors Agenda Meeting January 28, 2025

Ribbon Cutting for ProTeam Tactical Performance PT Clinic for First Responders January 24, 2025

LRPD Recruit Class #113 Graduation Ceremony January 24, 2025

Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2025

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 LRPD Press Conference ProTeam Ribbon Cutting Recruit School LRPD #113 Ceremony Stone Bank Ribbon Cutting Trendsetting City Award Luncheon Swearing-In Ceremony Snow Day MLK Unity Service

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NEW NEW NEWS NEWS STATE OF THE CITY 2025 Get ready for an exciting night at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy as we come together for Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.'s 2025 State of the City Address on February 27th!

Join us on this exciting journey of progress and celebration for our beloved Little Rock! Let's hear directly from Mayor Scott about the transformative work shaping our capital city and the results that lie ahead in 2025.

This is your chance to be part of the #PROGRESS, so mark your calendars and join Mayor Scott for an evening filled with information, celebration, and networking.

City of Little Rock Involvement Fair – 5:00 PM State of the City Address – 6:00 PM

UALR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Conflict management and civil dialogue are crucial in professions that involve interaction with others. This program prepares people to effectively analyze and engage in conflict management practices, including negotiation, mediation, crisis communication, and active listening. It provides essential skills for individuals entering organizational environments or leadership roles as supervisors, managers, or directors.

18-hour graduate certificate - can be completed in one year or taken at your pace/one class at a time Interdisciplinary with courses across communication, business, public administration, education, and psychology No GRE score is required to apply Courses within this program are offered in a variety of formats, including entirely online and inperson To learn more: https://ualr.edu/appliedcomm/graduate-certificate-in-conflict-management/

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LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE UPDATES – LIVE LEARNING SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Our Team is pleased to announce our newest live learning opportunities. These sessions cover topics such as Performance Management, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Team Engagement and Motivation.

Additional Harassment and Discrimination sessions are available as well. This class is mandatory for all City employees so if you or one of your team were unable to attend a session in 2024, please enroll in one of the upcoming classes as soon as possible.

With the City’s recent activation of single sign-on in NeoGov, class enrollment is now easier than ever. Once logged into NeoGov, select the training hyperlink on the left side of your dashboard and then the calendar link on the upper right side of your screen. Scroll through the calendar to review available in-person classes and when you are ready to enroll, simply click on the session title to be taken to the class page.

Remember that in addition to these live sessions, LEARN also has over 1,400 available online classes as well. This is a fantastic benefit for our City employees, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of these free professional development opportunities.

As always, we are here for questions or to provide any assistance necessary so please reach out to HRLearning@littlerock.gov. We look forward to hearing from you!

Black History Month Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. made his mark in the history books by being the first elected African American mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, being sworn in for the first time on January 1, 2019. He doubled his dose when he was re-elected and sworn in for his second term as Mayor of Little Rock on January 1, 2023. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is a reflection of the diversity of Little Rock, and we are proud to be a city that represents the fruit of the labor of those that sacrificed, fought, and continue to fight for the equal rights and opportunity for all mankind!

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K K EE EE P P II N N M M II N ND D 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.

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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BREAKING UP WITH STYROFOAM: A SUSTAINABLE SHIFT In 2018, the City of Little Rock Board of Directors passed a resolution prohibiting the purchase of expanded foam products with City funds. This includes catering, office supplies, events, etc.

"Styrofoam" is one of the top ten most littered items. It does not biodegrade, but rather breaks down into smaller particles that pollute our natural and built environments. Styrofoam is made from the monomer styrene, which is a suspected human carcinogen and known neurotoxin.

Questions? Contact the Sustainability Office at recycle@littlerock.gov

RESOLUTION NO. 14, 896: NO STYROFOAM

CORE CORE VALUES VALUES IN IN ACTION ACTION

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

TRENDSETTING CITY AWARD CEREMONY

On 1/16, Little Rock was recognized during the Arkansas Business Trendsetting City awards presentation at the Arkansas Municipal League’s Winter Conference! In 2023, we became the state-designated local lead for early childhood education, launching programs to improve child care quality.

We supported 12 centers with business training and stipends, helping providers meet state quality standards and boosting reimbursements from Arkansas child care programs. These funds enhanced our resources, tackling challenges like limited child care slots and high costs, ensuring better access for Little Rock families.

Thank you to our Chief Education Officer, Jennifer Glasgow, for your leadership!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Please check back later for upcoming ribbon cuttings!

PRESS This Friday, February 7, we ask that all staff wear RED for Heart Health Awareness Day! We will be taking a photo on the steps of City Hall at 11:00 AM.

UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic District Commission February Hearing Thursday, February 6th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM City Hall

Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission Meeting Thursday, February 13th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM City Hall

Little Rock Planning Commission February Public Hearing Thursday, February 13th, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM City Hall

Civil Service Commission Meeting Thursday, February 20th, 8:30 AM City Hall

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