$1,920 generatedby NLR parking lot
A new parking lot in downtown North Little Rock earned the city $1,920 in revenue for October-December, according to a parking fees report to the city from Main Entrance Inc., the lot's operator, city Finance Director Karen Scott said last week.
In March, the North Little Rock City Council approved a three-year lease of the privately owned property, 122 E. Fourth St., at $8,000 annually. Leasing the property would generate revenue for the city from parking fees charged for Verizon Arena concerts and other events downtown, city officials said at the time. The lot is free during all other times.
The lease stipulated that the city pay for repairs and maintenance of the then-gravel lot. The city spent $16,062 to repair a large hole at the site, pave the lot and line off 53 parking spaces by the time it opened in September, according to figures previously provided by Scott.
Mayor Joe Smith told the City Council at the time it approved the lease that the city projected a net revenue of $4,000 a year after the rental cost is considered.
Chili supper to aidcity animal shelter
A chili supper fundraiser for the North Little Rock Animal Shelter will be from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock.
The chili supper, sponsored by the North Little Rock Friends of Animals, will include a silent auction and "white elephant" sale.
Chili, slaw, nachos, beverages and desserts will be available.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 9-12. Entertainment will be by DB Reflections Entertainment Tribute.
Tickets are available from Marsha Mosenthin, (501) 753-8042, or the Animal Control office, (501) 791-8577.
School boostersto host golf outing
A golf tournament fundraiser by the North Little Rock High School Wildcat Foundation is scheduled for May 19 at Burns Park Golf Course.
The tournament is set to start at 1 p.m. Lunch will be at noon.
The Wildcat Foundation provides financial and operational support to North Little Rock High School teachers and students.
More information is available by emailing the foundation at [email protected] or visiting the website thewildcatfoundation.com.
Metro on 02/07/2017