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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/18/2017 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall - Briefing Room 317 College Street
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17-6865 11SB4 BriefingPresentationBriefing on Senate Bill 4 - Presented by Chief Steve DyePresented  Action details Not available
17-6953 1214 High - Let US By PresentationPresentation"14 High - Let Us By" - Tree Trimming - Presented by Robert Fite, Fire ChiefPresented  Action details Not available
17-6934 13Minutes of the June 20, 2017 MeetingMinutesMinutes of the June 20, 2017 Council MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6875 14Price Agreement for Veterinary ServicesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for veterinary services from Carrier Veterinary Hospital (up to $25,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four, one-year periods totaling $125,000 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute up to four (4) one-year renewals with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal termsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6887 15Price Agreement for Highway Safety and Traffic Control ProductsAgenda ItemPrice agreement for highway safety and traffic control products from Centerline Supply, LTD through a national inter-local agreement with Buyboard at an estimated annual cost of $50,000 for one year with the option to renew for two additional one year periods totaling $150,000 if all extensions are exercised and athorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or $25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal termsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6914 16Price Agreement Contract for reflective sheeting through a Master Interlocal Agreement through 3M Company at an estimated annual cost of $30,000Agenda ItemPrice agreement for 3M reflective sheeting through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth, at an annual estimated cost of $30,000 for one year with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods totaling $120,000 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term(s)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6769 17EPIC Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment 2017Agenda ItemContract with Wilson Office Interiors in the amount of $242,764.76, Urban Jungle in the amount of $31,668 and McKinney Office Supply in the amount of $3,170.77, per bid #17098; and contract with Southern Aluminum in the amount of $29,983.55, per TXMAS agreement; contract with KI, Inc. in the amount of $124,682.52 per NJPA agreement; contract with Wilson Office Interiors in the amount of $13,050.13 per TXMAS agreement and IPA/TCPN agreement, for the EPIC Recreation CenterApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6881 18Motor Fuel RatificationAgenda ItemRatification of Change Order No. 2 to the motor fuels contract with Martin Eagle Oil adding an additional fuel pump station, at Fire Station 10, with an annual estimated cost of $250,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6883 19Ratify Home Depot contract for wall refurbishment at Tangle Ridge Golf CourseAgenda ItemRatify contract with Home Depot for the exterior wall refurbishment at Tangle Ridge Golf Course in the amount of $55,953.90Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6886 110Monument Sign Encroachment on Drainage EasementsAgenda ItemAgreement for Monument Sign Encroachment on Drainage Easements in the Wildlife Commerce Park Addition at Beltline Road and Commerce Park DriveApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6891 111Right of Way Acquisition-Great Southwest Parkway from Sara Jane to Mayfield RoadAgenda ItemRight-of-Way acquisition from ECOM Real Estate Management, Inc. for Great Southwest Parkway from Sara Jane to Mayfield Road for a total amount of $331,874Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6893 21217121 - Roofing Services - Garland/DBSAgenda ItemContract with Garland/DBS for roofing services in the annual amount of $700,000 through a national inter-local agreement with U.S. Communities for a term of one (1) yearApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6894 113Authorize a 10 Year Renewal Lease Agreement - Uptown TheaterAgenda ItemA 10-year commercial lease renewal option on 122, 125, and 126 Main Street, known as The Uptown Black Box Theater, for a CPI adjusted monthly rent amount of $3,757 or $450,840 over the 10 year renewal term; and authorize annual payments of $7,378 to landlord for the increase in ad valorem tax and property insurance from 2007Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6899 114Annual Renewal of Cisco SmartNet Maintenance FY16/17Agenda ItemContract with Netsync Network Solutions for maintenance services of our Cisco SmartNet which covers key City routers, switches, security appliances, firewalls and teleconference equipment in the annual amount of $78,782.20 through a state inter-local agreement with the Department of Information Resources (DIR)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6901 115Library programmingAgenda ItemAuthorize the City Manager to apply for, and accept if successful, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts for a partial reimbursement for a $500 Library program with Joe McDermottApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6903 216Replacement Chiller at the Memorial LibraryAgenda ItemPurchase of a replacement Chiller for the HVAC system in the Memorial Library from TRANE in the amount of $140,390 through an national inter-local agreement with US Communities, with a 5% contingency in the amount of $7,019.50, for a total project cost not to exceed $147,409.50Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6904 117Employer Direct HealthcareAgenda ItemContract with Employer Direct Healthcare, LLC ("EDH") for administrative service fees to access their network of surgeons and facilities offering bundled pricing beginning in August 2017 for an annual cost not to exceed $100,000, through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $500,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal termsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6906 118Purchase of Additional Blade Servers for City DataCenterAgenda ItemPurchase of two blade servers, VMware licenses, and Windows server licenses for the City Hall and Public Safety Building from Netsync Network Solutions ($10,575.81), Dell ($45,948.53), and SHI ($17,855.64) through national inter-local agreements with DIR for a total of datacenter upgrades in the amount of $74,379.98Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6911 119Construction contract with Excel 4 Construction LLC for the W.E. Roberts St. Water and Wastewater Improvements ProjectAgenda ItemConstruction contract with Excel 4 Construction LLC in the amount of $375,319.00 for the W.E. Roberts St. Water and Wastewater Improvements project; material testing with Alliance Geotechnical Group in the amount of $12,423; 5% contract contingency in the amount of $18,766; in-house labor distribution in the amount of $18,766, for a total project cost of $425,274Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6912 120Amendment/ Change Order No. 6 - Alliance Geotechnical GroupAgenda ItemEngineering services amendment/Change Order No. 6 with Alliance Geotechnical Group in the amount of $50,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6919 121Grand Connection (2017) Bus PurchasesAgenda ItemPurchase of four (4) 18-passenger transit buses from Alliance Bus Sales for the Grand Connection in the total amount of $249,800Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6915 222Hansen Design Build contract - Lynn & Loyd Park RestroomsAgenda ItemContract with Hansen Design Build & Development, Inc. in the amount of $1,434,997 for seven (7) modular restrooms/shower facilities to replace those damaged in the flood of 2015 at both Lynn Creek and Loyd Parks; and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $71,750 for a total project cost of $1,506,747Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6921 123Contract with Southwest Research Institute, a sole source provider, for the amount of $185,280 plus 5% contingency of $9,264 for a total amount of $194,544 for Traffic Management software upgradeAgenda ItemContract with Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), a sole source provider, in the amount of $185,280 plus 5% contingency of $9,264 for a total amount of $194,544 for Traffic Management software upgradeApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6922 124Renovation Services - Lynn Creek & Loyd Park Picnic SheltersAgenda ItemRejection of Bid#17106; and approve a contract with Home Depot Renovation Services in the amount of $359,750 for repairs and/or replacement of picnic shelters at both Lynn Creek Park and Loyd Park; and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $17,988 for a total project cost of $377,738 through a national inter-local agreement with US Communities.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6915 225Hansen Design Build contract - Lynn & Loyd Park RestroomsAgenda ItemContract with Hansen Design Build & Development, Inc. in the amount of $1,434,997 for seven (7) modular restrooms/shower facilities to replace those damaged in the flood of 2015 at both Lynn Creek and Loyd Parks; and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $71,750 for a total project cost of $1,506,747Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6924 126Terry Ruland - Mowing Contract for Great Southwest Park siteAgenda ItemContract with Terry Rutland for mowing services for up to $17,820 annually with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $89,100 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuation of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal termApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6926 127Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Pacheco Koch, LLC for Dalworth Street at Dalworth Creek Drainage ImprovementsAgenda ItemDalworth Street at Dalworth Creek Drainage Improvements Amendment/Change Order No. 1 to Engineering Professional Consultant Services contract with Pacheco Koch, LLC., in the amount of $70,508Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6929 128Amend/CO #5 - Reed & TeamAgenda ItemEngineering services amendment/Change Order No. 5 with Team Consultants and Reed Engineering will increase the engineering geotechnical and material testing services to a maximum contract of $800,000 for each firmApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6932 129Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Modern Contractors for Prairie Paws Expansion ProjectAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 2 with Modern Contractors in the amount of $218,121 for the Prairie Paws Expansion projectApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6933 130Resolution; Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for water and wastewater utility relocationadjustments along I20 from SH 161/Lakeridge Parkway to FM 1382/BeltlineResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Standard Utility Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Water and Wastewater utility relocation/adjustments along Interstate Highway 20 Frontage Roads from SH 161/ Lakeridge Parkway to FM 1382 (Beltline Road) for a total project cost of $957,553 which will be funded 100% by TxDOTAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6923 131Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) partnersResolutionResolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) partners outlining the roles and responsibilities of partner agencies with respect to the development of multi­ agency communication network for data and video sharing.Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6872 1322017 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Action PlanResolutionResolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas adopting the City of Grand Prairie Hazard Mitigation Action Plan dated May 9, 2017 and providing an effective dateAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6897 133Resolution - Ramp Improvements from SH 161 to IH 20 Eastbound Frontage Road - Final Segment LPAFAResolutionResolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt in the amount of $3,219,359 for a Local Project Advance funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for ramp improvements from SH 161 to IH 20 eastbound frontage roadAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6753 134Chapter 13 Ordinance UpdatesOrdinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation" relating to the addition of a fee for recurring special events.Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6852 135Ordinance amending and replacing Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Chapter 7.5 "Special Events"Special EventsOrdinanceOrdinance amending and replacing Chapter 7.5 "Special Events" of the Code of OrdinancesAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6866 136Ordinance; Construction contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc. for the Water Utility Facility Improvements Ph IOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the base bid only amount of $1,126,567.99 for Water Utilities Facility Improvements- Phase 1, Material testing with TEAM Consultants Inc. in the amount of $29,719.50; 5% contract contingency in the amount of $56,328; In-house engineering in the amount of $56,328 for a total project cost of $1,268,943.49Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6884 13720 Passenger Bus Purchase - Loyd Park - Ordinance Amending FY16/17 BudgetOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Lake Parks Fund by appropriating $75,000 for the purchase of a bus; contract with Creative Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a 20 passenger bus in the amount of $60,709.47 through a national interlocal agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC); and $14,290.53 for after-market graphics and accessories pending satisfactory quotes from after-market vendor(s) to be selectedAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6888 138Uniflight 10 North B Lease & Repair AgreementOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; New Lease with Uniflight, LLC for Hangar Location 10 North B, Consent to Sublease of Lease Agreement for Hangar Location 10 North B, Repair and Refurbishment Participation AgreementAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6920 139Ordinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Register by updating school zone effective times for all Grand Prairie ISD elementary school zones within the City of Grand Prairie in response to changes to their bell times for this upcoming school year.OrdinanceOrdinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Register by updating school zone effective times for all Grand Prairie ISD elementary school zones within the City of Grand Prairie in response to changes to their bell times for this upcoming school yearTabled  Action details Not available
17-6916 140Purchase (2) 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucksOrdinanceOrdinance amending the Section 8 Administrative Budget by appropriating $52,860; Purchase from Caldwell Country Chevrolet of two (2) 2017 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab pickups for a total of $52,860 through an Interlocal Agreement with BuyBoardAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6928 141Ordinance; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Grantham and Associates, Inc for Fish Creek Road/Dechman Drive from Belt Line Road to Westchase DrOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Grantham and Associates, Inc. for preparation of final plans of Fish Creek Road/Dechman Drive from Beltline Road to Westchase Drive in the amount of $384,716Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6917 142Ordinance;Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Nu-Way Construction for Culvert Rehabilitation location of NE 5th Street at East Tarrant RoadOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order/Amendment No.1 with Nu-Way Construction in the amount of $24,900 for Culvert Rehabilitation location of NE 5th Street at East Tarrant RoadAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6892 143FY 2016/2017 Amendment to the Employee Insurance and Risk Fund Budget AmendmentsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Employee Insurance and Risk Management Fund Operating BudgetsAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6913 144Final Reconciliation Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Reytech Services, LLC for Phillips Court Storm Drainage Improvements Water and Wastewater ReplacementsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Final Reconciliation Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Reytech Services, LLC for Phillips Court Storm Drainage Improvements Water and Wastewater Replacements in the net amount of $58,215.50Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6902 145Ordinance - Ramp Improvements from SH 161 to IH 20 Eastbound Frontage Road - Final Segment LPAFAOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Project Budget; Initial funding of $20,000.00 for Local Project Advance funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for ramp improvements from SH 161 to IH 20 eastbound frontage roadAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6909 146Ordinance: Appropriation of unallocated funds in the amount of $948,413 for Main Street ProjectsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget appropriating unallocated funds in the amount of $948,413 for Main Street projectsAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6849 147Z170603 - Zoning Change - 3304 Corn Valley RdOrdinanceZ170603 - Zoning Change - 3304 Corn Valley Rd (City Council District 2). Approval of a Zoning Change from General Retail (GR) district to Single Family-Attached Residential District to create two lots out of one lot for single family detached residences. The 0.539 acre vacant property is currently zoned General Retail. The property is located at the intersection of Corn Valley Rd. and Racquet Club Dr. The owner is Jose Sarinana and the surveyor is Luke Keeton, Keeton Surveying Co. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6702 148S170501 - Site Plan - 701 W Jefferson StreetAgenda ItemS170501 - Site Plan - 701 W Jefferson Street (City Council District 5). Approve a Site Plan of Lot 1, Block 1, of Indian Hills Addition, to construct and operate commercial development. The 0.144-acre property is zoned Commercial (C) within the Central Business District and located at the address 701 W. Jefferson St. The applicant is Julio Santiago and the owner is Arturo Torres. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6878 149SU170701 - Specific Use Permit - 301 Bill Irwin StOrdinanceSU170701 - Specific Use Permit - 301 Bill Irwin St (City Council District 5). Approve a Specific Use Permit & Site Plan to allow for a Major Auto Repair Facility. The 0.21 acre property is zoned Light Industrial-Limited Standards (LI-LS) District and lies within the Central Business (CBD) Corridor Overlay District, Section 3. The property is generally located at the southeast corner of Bill Irwin Street and Airport Street. The property is addressed at 301 Bill Irwin Street. The agent is Ricardo Gaytan, the applicant is Isreal Larraga, and the owner is David Langston. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6880 150Z170702 - 1210 & 1220 Seeton RdOrdinanceZ170702 - Planned Development Request - 1210 & 1220 Seeton Rd (City Council District 6). A request to approve a Zoning Change from Agriculture (A) District and Single Family-One (SF-1) District to a Planned Development District for Single Family Uses. The 6.49-acre property is addressed as 1210 E. Seeton Road and within the Lakeridge Overlay. The agent/applicant is Rich Darragh, Skorburg Company and the owner is Michael Paris. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6898 151USP170701 – Ripley's Believe It or NotAgenda ItemUSP170701 - Unified Signage Plan - Ripley's Believe It or Not - A request for approval of a Unified Signage Plan for a replacement pole sign to the existing 30+ year old sign. The new sign is proposed to be 55’ tall with a sign area of 419 square feet, which includes a digital sign component. The 9.990 acre property, located at 601 E. Palace Parkway, is zoned Planned Development -217 (PD-217).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6879 152Z170401 - Zoning Change - Epic Towne CrossingOrdinanceZ170401 - Zoning Change - Epic Towne Crossing (City Council District 2). A request to expand the boundary of and amend the requirements for Planned Development-266 (PD-266) District for a mixed use development totaling 88.15 acres. The subject property, located on both sides of S. Highway 161 between Mayfield Road and W. Warrior Trail, is zoned PD-266, PD-91, PD-273A, and PD-187 and within the SH 161 Overlay District. The agent is Gerald Luecke, Hodges Architecture, the applicant is Mark Davis, Weber & Company, and John Weber, Weber & Company, and the owners are Sally Smith Mashburn, Bob Smith Management Company, LTD, John P. Weber, Epic West Towne Crossing L.P., John P. Weber, Mayfield Towne Crossing L.P., and John P. Weber, Epic East Towne Crossing L.P. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6882 153TA170701 – Text Amendment - Masonry RequirementsOrdinanceTA170701 - Text Amendment - A request to approve a Text Amendment to Article 6 "Density and Dimensional Standards," Article 30 "Definitions," and Appendix F "Corridor Overlay District Standards" of the Unified Development Code revising the definition of masonry materials to include stucco and fiber cement siding as masonry materials. The owner/applicant is the City of Grand Prairie Planning Department. (On July 10, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6874 154PY2017 CDBG and HOME Program BudgetsOrdinancePublic hearing and ordinance adopting the PY 2017 CDBG and HOME Program budgetsApprovedPass Action details Not available
17-6918 155Annual Board appointmentsAgenda ItemAnnual Board and Commission AppointmentsApprovedPass Action details Not available