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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/7/2018 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall - Briefing Room 317 College Street
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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18-8077 11City Attorney's Office IntroductionPresentationCity Attorney's Office Introduction - Presented by Megan Mahan, City AttorneyPresented  Action details Not available
18-8112 12Legislative Priorities 2019Presentation2019 Legislative Priorities - Presented by Megan Mahan, City AttorneyPresented  Action details Not available
18-8078 13Presentation of FY2018-19 Proposed BudgetPresentationPresentation of the FY2018/2019 Proposed Budget - Presented by Kathleen Mercer, Budget DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
18-8085 14Epic Waters BriefingPresentationEpic Waters - Financial and Operational Update - Presented by Rick Coleman, American Resort ManagementPresented  Action details Not available
18-8139 15Epic MembershipsPresentationEpic Memberships - Presented by Rick Herold, Parks, Arts and Recreation DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
18-8142 16H2Know BriefingPresentationH2Know - Presented by Doug Cuny, Utility Customer Service ManagerPostpone  Action details Not available
18-8008 17Tammy Chan ScholarshipPresentationTammy Chan Youth Scholarship - Presented by Amanda Lindbergh, Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful CoordinatorPresented  Action details Not available
18-8135 18July 17, 2018 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the July 17, 2018 MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8092 19Propose Tax Rate 2018Agenda ItemPlace a proposal on the September 18, 2018 agenda to adopt a 2018 proposed tax rate of $0.669998/$100 valuation, and, call two public hearings on a tax rate that exceeds the effective tax rate for August 21, 2018 and September 4, 2018ApprovedPass Action details Not available
18-8079 110Ratification Emergency Water Main Repair - Jefferson StAgenda ItemRatification of an emergency purchase with North Texas Contracting, Inc for the repair of a water main break on Jefferson St in the amount of $105,881, plus a 5% contingency of $5,294.05, for a total of $111,175.05Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8070 11118122 - Amazon - US CommunitiesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for the purchase of products and services from the Amazon Business on-line marketplace ($125,000) through a national inter-local agreement with US Communities, for one year with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods totaling $500,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to executed 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
18-8072 11218121 - Dell - DIRAgenda ItemPrice agreement for Dell branded hardware, software, and related services from Dell Marketing, LP ($450,000) through a national inter-local agreement with Department of Information Resources (DIR) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $2,250,000 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
18-8035 113Generator at Fire Station #9Agenda ItemPurchase and installation of one (1) backup generator for Fire Station #9 from Holt Cat through a national, inter-local agreement with NJPA in the amount of $128,944.13 with a 5% contigency of $6,447.20, and fuel for the new equipment in the amount of $536 for a total cost not to exceed $135,927.33Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8038 114Generator for PPAC & RJCAgenda ItemModification, setup and transfer of the current backup generator from Prairie Paws Animal Center to Ruthe Jackson Center, and completion of installation for recently purchased backup generator at Prairie Paws Animal Center from Holt Cat, through a national, inter-local agreement with NJPA in the amount of $270,476.77 with a 5% contingency of $13,523.35, and fuel for the new equipment in the amount of $2640 for a total cost not to exceed $286,640.12Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8066 115Jail Dog ProgramAgenda ItemRenew interlocal agreement through September 2019 with Dallas County Sheriff's Department to participate in an inmate training program that provides foster care and basic obedience training to homeless shelter dogs; authorize the City Manager to execute the four renewal options under the contractApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8068 116License for accessory building encroachment on City utility easement at 520 Salisbury DriveAgenda ItemGrant of a license to Jonathan Robinson for a ten-year term for an accessory building encroachment on a City utility easement at 520 Salisbury Drive, for a one-time license fee of $300, and with the ability to terminate the license upon written noticeApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8082 117Fire Station 4 and 6 Construction Cost with Key ConstructionAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 1 with Key Construction in the amount of $4,400,000 for the balance of construction cost for a new Fire Station 4 and addition to Fire Station 6; 5% contingency in the amount of $220,000; budget allowance of $100,000 for owner-provided furniture/fixtures/equipment (FF&E); $70,000 allowance for construction testing; $30,000 allowance for audio/visual (A/V) provisions; $50,000 allowance for IT/data design and installation; $10,000 allowance for environmental remediation at Fire Station 4; $5,000 allowance for City fiber optic line relocation at Fire Station 4; plus a $60,000 allowance for door access and security systems for a total funding request in the amount of $4,945,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8090 118Drainage Easement Acquisition - Cottonwood Creek Drainage Improvement Project, Robinson Road at Marshall DriveAgenda ItemDrainage Easement Acquisition of 2.649 acres from Rawjee Holdings, LLC for $51,920 for the Cottonwood Creek Drainage Improvement Project, Robinson Road at Marshall DriveApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8127 119Final Reconciliation Amendment/Change Order No. 2 with TNT Farms and Landscaping for Johnson Creek Channel RepairsAgenda ItemFinal Reconciliation Amendment/Change Order No. 2 with TNT Farms and Landscaping for Johnson Creek Channel Repairs in the net negative amount of $296.58Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8081 120Contract Amendment No. 12 with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter in the amount of $29,250 for additional consultant services on MacArthur Blvd.Agenda ItemContract amendment No. 12 with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter in the amount of $29,250 for additional professional engineering services for the MacArthur Paving and Drainage Improvement ProjectApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8084 121CMAR award for Service Center Phase 2 with Modern Contractors for pre-construction services for phae two additions and renovations to the Fleet Services Service CenterAgenda ItemConstruction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Modern Contractors for pre-construction services for phase two additions and renovations to the Fleet Services Service Center in the amount of $1,000 and approve a Construction Services Fee of 2.50% to be applied to the actual approved construction costs for phase two of the Fleet Services Service Center additions and renovationsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8123 122Sale of Tax Foreclosure Property at 1813 Dalworth StreetAgenda ItemSale of Tax Foreclosure Property at 1813 Dalworth Street to Maria Bustio for $71,555 and authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim DeedApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8073 123Warmack Library Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Pogue Construction in the amount of $94,388.97 for helical piles, HVAC equipment change, curtain wall revisions, structural grade beam adjustments, decorative panel color change and increase of glazing solAgenda ItemWarmack Library Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Pogue Construction in the amount of $94,388.97 for helical piles, HVAC equipment change, curtain wall revisions, structural grade beam adjustments, decorative panel color change and increase of glazing solar screeningApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8067 124Contracts for Warmack Library ExpansionAgenda ItemContracts for furniture for the Warmack Library expansion and remodel in the total amount of $399,721.44: Lone Star Furnishings for shelving, signage and furniture ($196,202.40), Ideco for children's seating ($2,100), Intelligent Interiors for Chairs and Tables ($51,594.34), GL Seaman for chairs, desks, tables ($64,575.79), GL Seaman for tables chairs and bookcases ($85,248.91)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8083 125Award of a construction contract to Concord Commercial Services, Inc. (CCSI) in the amount of $127,556 for construction of a new digital sign structure for Prairie Paws Adoption Center along Warrior Trail. In addition, a 5% construction contingency in thAgenda ItemAward of a construction contract to Concord Commercial Services, Inc. (CCSI) in the amount of $127,556 for construction of a new digital sign structure for Prairie Paws Adoption Center along Warrior Trail. In addition, a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $6,378; landscape allowance of $5,000; data/IT allowance of $7,500, for a total request of $146,434; and a contract to Entech Info Displays (EID) of Grand Prairie for the video boards and assembly coordination of their installation through a state interlocal purchasing agreement with TXMAS in the amount of $75,154.50, for a total project cost of $221,588.50Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8105 126Change Order/Amendment No. 5 in the net amount of $39,244.19 with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for Fish Creek Road Paving and Drainage ImprovementsAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 5 in the net amount of $39,244.19 with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for Fish Creek Road Paving and Drainage ImprovementsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8124 127Dorchester Levee Pump Replacement and Related ImprovementsAgenda ItemProfessional Engineering Service contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the design, bidding, and construction administration of Dorchester Levee Pump Replacement and Related Improvements in the amount of $213,566 with a 5% contingency of $10,678.30 for a total project request of $224,244.30Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8137 128Fleet Service Center Change Order/Amendment No. 6 with Modern Contractors in the amount of $71,105 for a security gate, service bay epoxy floor coating, corridor light and masonry workAgenda ItemFleet Service Center Change Order/Amendment No. 6 with Modern Contractors in the amount of $71,105 for a security gate, service bay epoxy floor coating, corridor light and masonry workApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
18-8125 129TxDot STEP CMV GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the enforcement of safety belt, speed, intersection traffic control, distracted driving and DWI laws primarily related to commercial motor vehicles in the amount of $61,700.30Adopted  Action details Not available
18-8126 130TxDoT STEP Comprehensive GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the enforcement of safety belt, child safety seat, speed, intersection traffic control, distracted driving and DWI laws in the amount of $318,423.95Adopted  Action details Not available
18-8088 131Appointment of Associate Judge William A. Mazur, Jr.ResolutionResolution for the appointment of William A. Mazur, Jr. as Grand Prairie Municipal Court Associate Judge for a two-year termAdoptedPass Action details Not available
18-8129 132Investment Policy 2018ResolutionResolution approving the City's Revised Investment Policy that incorporates Sports Facilities Development Corporation's (Sports Corp) Investment Policy and to become effective upon passage and approvalAdopted  Action details Not available
18-8140 133Resolution Amending Res 4915ResolutionAmend Resolution 4915-2017 to correct the name of Flex-N-Gate to Flex-N-Gate Texas LLC and declaring Flex-N-Gate Texas LLC as a Qualified Business for designation as an Enterprise ProjectAdopted  Action details Not available
18-8080 134Ordinance; Construction Contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements to Acosta Street from Nunez to CoberOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2017/2018 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements to Acosta Street from Nunez to Cober, in the total amount of $1,293,459; material testing with Reed Engineering Group in the amount of $19,802.75; in-house engineering in the amount of $64,672.95; and 5% construction contract contingency in the amount of $64,672.95; for a total project cost of $1,442,607.65Adopted  Action details Not available
18-8075 135A public hearing regarding the FY 2019 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2019 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $340,000 NResolutionPublic hearing regarding the FY 2019 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2019 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $340,000 North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for $262,000 and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for $170,584. The City will provide a matching requirement of $344,326 with the balance of $21,950 from Dallas County and fare revenues. The total budget to operate the Grand Connection for Fiscal Year 2019 is $1,095,914AdoptedPass Action details Not available
18-8076 136Board appointmentsAgenda ItemBoard and Commission AppointmentsApprovedPass Action details Not available