Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2019 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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19-9578 11FS 4 Re-opening and ambulance deployment briefingPresentationFire Station 4 Re-Opening and Ambulance Deployment - Presented by Chief Robert FitePresented  Action details Not available
19-9646 12Legislative Update - Sales TaxesPresentationLegislative Update-Sales Taxes - Presented by Legislative Coordinator Andrew FortunePresented  Action details Not available
19-9564 13Christmas Ornament PresentationPresentationPresentation of the 2019 City Christmas Ornament - Presented by First Lady Rebecca JensenPresented  Action details Not available
19-9582 14November 19, 2019 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the November 19, 2019 and December 2, 2019 MeetingsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9537 15Price Agreement - Transition Couplings & PVC fittingsAgenda ItemPrice Agreement for transition couplings and PVC fittings with APSCO Supply ($25,000 annually) and secondary with Ferguson Waterworks for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods, totaling $125,000 under both contracts, 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 terms. Award to the secondary vendor is to be used only if the primary is unable to fulfill the needs of the departmentApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9552 16License for Forum Estates PID to allow for the installation of a concrete wall in the ROWAgenda ItemLicense with Forum Estates PID to allow for the installation of a six-foot tall concrete wall in the right-of-way on Forum Drive east of Great Southwest ParkwayApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9553 17Change Order/Amendment No.1 for Future Outdoors for Forum Estates PID wallAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No.1 for Future Outdoors for Forum Estates PID wall in the total amount of $36,360.50 (Council District 4)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9556 18Landfill Shop ImprovementsAgenda ItemPurchase of the replacement and installation of the air and oil lubrication system and other shop equipment from Reeder Distributors Inc. in the amount of $93,999 through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9561 19Golf Course Utility VehiclesAgenda ItemPurchase of six (6) new Kubota RTV-X900WL-H utility vehicles from Six & Mango Equipment, LLP for a total of $92,909.42 through a national, interlocal agreement with BuyBoardApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9562 110Roof Repair ServicesAgenda ItemPrice Agreement Contract for roofing services from Garland/DBS ($850,000 amount annually) through a master interlocal agreement with U.S. Communities. This agreement will be for nine months with an option to renew for five additional one-year periods totaling $4,250,000 amount if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9565 111Price Agreement for Golf Sand and Infield Conditioner - Turf MaterialsAgenda ItemPrice agreement for sand and infield conditioner from Turf Materials (up to $38,072.40 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $190,362 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
19-9574 112Change Order No. 2 with SYB Construction Company, Inc for Drainage Improvements 1800 2200 North Carrier Parkway in the in the net amount of $58,786.00.Agenda ItemChange Order No. 2 with SYB Construction Company, Inc for Drainage Improvements 1800-2200 North Carrier Parkway in the in the net amount of $58,786.00.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9580 113Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for SPSD, Inc..for High Hawk PID Landscape InstallationAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 1 for SPSD, Inc..for High Hawk PID Landscape Installation in the total amount of $62,610.51 (Council District 6)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9590 114Price Agreement for US Underwater ServicesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for potable water storage tank inspections, cleaning, and repair services from U.S. Underwater, Inc. ($62,603.00 annually) through an Inter-local agreement with the City of Carrollton. This agreement will be for an initial ten months with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $302,581.17 if all remaining extensions are exercised. 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 terms.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9591 115Renew portable toilet rentals from United RentalsAgenda ItemRenew the price agreement for portable toilet rentals from United Rentals at an estimated annual cost not to exceed $70,000 through a state interlocal agreement with TXMASApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9592 116Forum Estates PID Landscape Maintenance Contract (City Council District 4)Agenda ItemContract with LandWorks for Landscape Maintenance for $130,147 in Forum Estates PID (Council District 4)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9594 117FLIR GF x320 Optical Gas Imaging CameraAgenda ItemPurchase of one (1) FLIR GF Optical Gas Imaging Camera at a cost of $100,797.10 through sole-source vendor FLIR of Nashua, NH.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9595 118Prairie Paws Dog Kennel RenovationAgenda ItemPurchase of kennel demolition and renovation services from Shor-Line in the amount of $129,193.29.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9596 119Contract with Wilson Office Interiors for Service Center Phase Two in the amount of $113,914.79Agenda ItemContract for furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the Service Center Additions and Renovations - Phase Two work in the amount of $113,914.79 from Wilson Office Interiors through national interlocal agreements with NIPA, and NCPA.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9599 120Amendment (Change Order) No.1 to construction contract with Gra-Tex Utilities for Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Improvements in the net negative amount of (- $224,443.75)Agenda ItemAmendment (Change Order) No.1 to construction contract with Gra-Tex Utilities for Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Improvements in the net total negative amount of ($224,443.25)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9601 121Class 6-8 Trucks from MHC KenworthAgenda ItemPurchase one (1) new Kenworth T270 dump bed truck for Public Works (Water), one (1) new Kenworth T370 platform dump body truck for Public Works (Streets) and two (2) new Kenworth T370 Epsilon brush body trucks for Public Works (Brush) from MHC Kenworth Dallas through a national inter-local agreement with Buyboard in the amount of $583,851.45.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9602 122Price Agreement - SCADA Maintenance & RepairsAgenda ItemPrice Agreement for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System (SCADA) from Prime Controls, LP ($100,000 annually) and secondary with Kimark Systems, Inc. for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $500,000 if all extensions are exercised; award to the secondary vendor is to be used only if the primary is unable to fulfill the needs of the department.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9603 123Contract with Komatsu Architecture in an amount of $52,165.00 for architectural and engineering design along with construction documentation and construction administration services to expand parking at Warmack Library. In addition to the design servicesAgenda ItemContract with Komatsu Architecture in an amount of $52,165.00 for architectural and engineering design along with construction documentation and construction administration services to expand parking at Warmack Library. In addition to the design services contracts with Komatsu, staff is also recommending a five-percent (5%) design contingency allowance of $2,608.00 for a total funding request of $54,773.00.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9604 124Change Order 4 Modern ContractorsAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 4 with Modern Contractors for Fleet Services Center Additions and Renovations (Phase Two) in the amount of $42,378.86 for data drops, new window frame/glazing, LED lighting, fire-rated access panels, ceramic tile, added conduit, steel lintel and vehicle charging.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9605 125Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $7,984,517 for the balance of construction cost for new Fire Station 3; 4% contingency in the amount of $332,688; $50,000 allowance for door access and security systems; $25,000 allowancAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 1 with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $7,984,517 for the balance of construction cost for new Fire Station 3; 4.2% contingency in the amount of $332,688; $50,000 allowance for door access and security systems; $25,000 allowance for IT/data design and installation; plus a $50,000 allowance for construction testing for a total funding request in the amount of $8,442,205.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9606 126Itron CO12 (RFP 14104)Agenda ItemContract Change Order/Amendment #12 with Itron, Inc. for the City-Wide installation of our Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system in the amount of $254,795.22Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9611 127Catalyst CO2Agenda ItemRatify and approve Change Order 2 to our Planning Services Contract with Catalyst Commercial for Dual Market Analysis and Downtown Concept Plan, in the amount not to exceed $32,569, bringing the total change order amount over the life of this contract to $60,000.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9615 128Additional material testing with Alliance Geotechnical Group for the Great Southwest Parkway construction project in the amount of $90,000Agenda ItemChange Order No. 1 for additional material testing with Alliance Geotechnical Group on the Great Southwest Parkway construction project in the amount of $90,000.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9620 129First CheckAgenda ItemPrice Agreement for Pre-Employment Background Screenings from First Check effective January 1, 2020 based upon a fee schedule per unit item ordered, estimated up to $40,000 annually based on current volumes. This agreement will be for one year, with the option to renew for four additional one year periods, totaling an estimated $200,000 if all extensions are exercised. 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 terms.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9625 130Re-award Price Agreement for EMS medical control amendmentAgenda ItemRe-award Price agreement for EMS medical control services to Questcare Medical Services (an affiliate of Envision Physician Services) for $66,000 annually for two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods totaling $330,000 if all renewal options are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute any additional renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations up to $50,000 or 25% of the original contract value 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
19-9647 131CO #4 - PlayGrand Adventures Phase I ConstructionAgenda ItemChange order #4 for PlayGrand Adventures Phase 1 with Hill and Wilkinson Inc in the amount of $116,180.01 for additional drainage, masonry, wood fiber and sod, retaining wall footing revisions, PIP rubber surfacing, triangular column stone addition and credit for deletion of work.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9573 132Resolution amending the Economic Development AGreement with CHI-Wildlife Park, LP for upsizing the trail system connecting the existing trail at Belt Line to Wildlife ParkwayResolutionResolution accepting the TIF Board Reccomendation and authorizing the City Manager to amend the Economic Development Agreement with CHI-Wildlife Park, L.P. for upsizing the trail system connecting the existing trail at Belt Line to Wildlife ParkwayAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9584 133Investment Policy 12-17-19ResolutionResolution approving the City's Investment PolicyAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9593 134MOU with Texas DPSResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding/Interlocal Agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety to update the Texas DPS interoperability radio frequencies into the city's public safety radiosAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9600 135Amendment to Solid Waste Grant - Additional FundsResolutionResolution amending Resolution 4939-2018, ratifying a solid waste grant amendment from the North Central Texas Council of Governments to allow an increase in funding from $50,175.01 to $51,112.67 for recycling bins to be furnished to Grand Prairie ISDAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9609 136Resolution accepting TIF Board RecommendationResolutionResolution accepting TIF Board Recommendation - Hotel Conference Center Tax NoteAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9610 137TIF Board Recommendation related to Restaurant and Retail Development FinancingResolutionResolution accepting TIF Board recommendation on Restaurant and Retail Development FinancingAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9462 138Resolution dedicating Great Southwest Golf Course Open SpaceResolutionResolution dedicating open space parkland for perpetuityAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9598 139Appointments to TIF Boards of DirectorsResolutionResolution appointing members to Boards of Directors for two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zones, TIF #1 and TIF #3Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9612 140Aerofirma Corporation for The RetreatResolutionResolution granting 380 Incentive Agreement and entering into a separated sales tax contract with Aerofirma Corporation for the Retreat to rebate 50% of the $.01 documented general sales tax revenue on construction materials purchased to complete the new developmentAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9559 141Ordinance; Final Reconciliation for the Lake Ridge Extension with TxDOTOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Final Reconciliation of Lake Ridge Extension with TxDOT in the amount of $1,126,511.79.Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9563 142Ordinance; Purchase of land located at 1901 SH 161 in the not to exceed amount of $270,000OrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Purchase of a 12.3062 acre tract of land located at 1901 SH 161 from the Patrick C. Nolan Family Trust in the not to exceed amount of $270,000Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9586 143Ordinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction contract with Axis Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,252,354 for Intersection Improvements at three locations; Material testing with Team Consultants in the amount oOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction contract with Axis Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,252,354 for Intersection Improvements at three locations; Material testing with Team Consultants in the amount of $28,275; 5% contingency in the amount of $62,618; In-house labor distribution in the amount of $62,618 for a total project cost of $1,405,865Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9607 144TIRZ #3OrdinanceOrdinance Extending Boundary and Term of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-9613 145Ordinance; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of $6,215,173 for the balance of construction cost for Phase Two of the Civic Campus Master Plan project; 5% contingency in the amount of $310,759; $1,200,000OrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of $6,215,173 for the balance of construction cost for Phase Two of the Civic Campus Master Plan project; 5% contingency in the amount of $310,759; $1,200,000 allowance for owner-provided furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E); $95,000 allowance for door access and security systems; $95,000 allowance for IT/data design and installation; $200,000 allowance for audio/visual (AV) equipment; $25,000 allowance for construction testing; plus a $125,000 allowance for Oncor Electric power line relocation for a total funding request in the amount of $8,265,932.Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9614 146Ordinance; Amendment(Change Order No. 1)to the Home Depot contract for OUR LaneOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order No. 1 to the Home Depot contract in the amount of $44,845 for additional work for sewer service for three properties - 802, 902, and 922 OUR Lane and an additional 4th tract for the Graft Property through a national interlocal agreement with U.S. Communities.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-9570 147SU181004A - SUP Renewal - 2625 W. Pioneer ParkwayOrdinanceSU181004A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - 2625 W. Pioneer Parkway (Commissioner Fisher/City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit Renewal for a Billiard Room at Asia Times Square along with a request to extend operating hours to 2 a.m. Addressed as 2625 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Suite 900. Lot 2, Sam's Properties Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, 13.71 acres zoned LI, Light Industrial. The owner is Matthew Loh, Asia Times Square. (On January 6, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9572 148Z191201 - Zoning Change - 161 TownhomesOrdinanceZ191201/CP191201 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 161 Townhomes (Commissioner Fisher/City Council District 1). A request to change the zoning from PD 102 to a Planned Development for Townhomes. The concept plan depicts 40 units with green space areas. Located at 1325 Robinson Road and 852 Robinson Court. Legally described as 2.95 acres out of the Charles Gibbs Abstract 534 Pg 372 and Lot 5, Block 1, out of the Robinson Court Replat Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. The applicant is Michael Wright, M. J. Wright Architects and the owner is Kelvin Hoang, Clouda Development LLC. (On January 6, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9581 149CPA191201- 161 TownhomesOrdinanceCPA191201- Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 161 Townhomes (Commissioner Fisher/City Council District 1). A request to change the Future Land use Map from Mixed use to Medium Density Residential. Located at 1325 Robinson Road, and 852 Robinson Court. Legally described as 4.39 acres out of the Charles Gibbs Abstract 534 Pg 372 and Lots 5, Block 1, out of the Robinson Court Replat Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. (On January 6, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9485 150TA191101 – Text Amendment - Hotel/MotelOrdinanceTA191201 - Text Amendment - Hotel/Motel. An Amendment to various articles of the Unified Development Code to establish hotel and lodging definitions and classifications, and to establish standards for hotel development and redevelopment. The applicant is the City of Grand Prairie Planning Department. (On December 2, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-9571 151Z181101A/CP181101A - Lake Ridge CommonsOrdinanceZ181101A/CP181101A - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Lake Ridge Commons (Commissioner Connor/City Council District 4). Zoning Change and Concept Plan to amend the Planned Development District and Concept Plan for Lake Ridge Commons, a development on 91.113 acres, which includes single family detached, single family townhouse, multi-family, and commercial uses. Tract 1, William Linn Survey, Abstract No. 926, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas; Tract 1, William Linn Survey, Abstract No. 1726, Tract 2, A.B.F. Kerr Survey, Abstract No. 717, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned PD-384, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the west side of Lake Ridge Pkwy, south of Hanger Lowe Rd. The consultant is Phillip Fisher, Macatee Engineering and the owner is Terry Jobe, Alluvium Development. (On December 2, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0).TabledPass Action details Not available
19-9490 152Solid Waste Ordinance Changes for Carts on Main and JeffersonOrdinanceSecond and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services,” of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amendment of Sections 26-100 and 26-115 through 26-117 of Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal,” in its entirety; making this amendment cumulative; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause, severability clause, and a penalty clause; and providing for an effective date, after publication, of January 6, 2020Approved on Second and Final Reading  Action details Not available
19-9491 153Solid Waste Franchise AgreementOrdinanceSecond and final reading of an ordinance amending the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to include a modified collection method for commercial hand-collect businesses on Main Street and on Jefferson Street utilizing a 96-gallon commercial cart, providing for a commercial cart service rate; and providing for an effective date of January 6, 2020Approved on Second and Final Reading  Action details Not available