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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/6/2019 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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19-9162 11Budget PresentationPresentationFY20 Budget Presentation - Presented by Director of Budget/Purchasing Kathleen MercerPresented  Action details Not available
19-9074 12GPFD EMS PresentationPresentationGPFD EMS Gold Plus Award - Presented by Fire Chief Robert FitePresented  Action details Not available
19-9110 13Parks and Rec ProclamationPresentationRuthe Jackson Center Update - Presented by Cheryl DeLeon, Parks, Arts and Recreation DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
19-9137 14CrowdRiff Software BriefingPresentationCrowdRiff - New Tourism Software - Presented by Sara Dedeluk and Meagan BeckwithPresented  Action details Not available
19-9142 15Briefing on Job FairPresentationLabor/Trade Job Fair Update - Presented by Lisa Norris, Human Resources DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
19-9218 16Proclamation - Miss Plus World 2019PresentationProclamation for Kristy Wells-Smith, Miss Plus World 2019Presented  Action details Not available
19-9221 17Recognition of Jasmine MoorePresentationRecognition of Jasmine Moore, Gatorade Texas Girls Track & Field Player of the Year AwardPresented  Action details Not available
19-9220 18July 16, 2019 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the July 16, 2019 Council MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9217 19Dana Safety Equipment PurchaseAgenda ItemPrice agreement for emergency vehicle equipment from Dana Safety through Tarrant County, at an annual estimated cost of $300,000 for one year with the option to renew for two additional one year periods, totalling $900,000 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
19-9177 110Price Agreement for Pet Food & SuppliesAgenda ItemPrice Agreement for pet food and supplies with C. Specialties, Henry Did It, and Henry & White up to $4,513.20, $31,470.00, and $22,471, respectively, with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $292,271 amount 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
19-9153 111Price Agreement for Miscellaneous Laboratory ServicesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for miscellaneous laboratory services from Armstrong Forensic Labs (up to $250,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $1,250,000 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
19-9160 112Apple One Clerical Temporary Staffing through North Texas Share CoopAgenda ItemPrice agreement for clerical temporary staffing from Apple One Employment Services through a regional interlocal agreement with NCTCOG's North Texas Share Cooperative (not to exceed $160,000 annually) for five months with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $385,000 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
19-9141 113Price Agreement - Irrigation RepairsAgenda ItemPrice agreement for irrigation repair services from Greycon, Inc., ($20,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $100,000 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
19-9154 114Price agreement for EMS Medical Control ServicesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for EMS medical control 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 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
19-9166 115Price agreement amendment number three with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, in the amount of $4,013,715.Agenda ItemRenew the price agreement for pavement resurfacing services Amendment No. 3 with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, in the amount of $4,013,715Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9210 116Tarrant Couny 9-1-1 AppointmentAgenda ItemAppointment of Grand Prairie Police Emergency Communications Manager Aubry Insco to the Tarrant County 9-1-1 Board of ManagersApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9145 117TRE Interlocal AgreementAgenda ItemInterlocal Agreement with Trinity Railway Express (TRE) for FY 2019 and payment of Grand Prairie's portion of the operating cost in the amount of $54,217Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9152 1182019 Splash Factory Improvements - DunawayAgenda ItemProfessional services contract with Dunaway Associates, L.P. in the amount of $101,700 and approve a 5% contingency of $5,085 total cost of $106,785 for professional landscape architectural and engineering services including engineering, planning, and construction contract administration for improvements to the Splash Factory Aquatics facilityApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9156 119Commercial Lease for Aviator Air Flight SchoolAgenda ItemTwo separate commercial hangar leases with Aviator Air Flight School, LLC.: Hangar 5 South A and Hangar 5 South B, each lease for a term of 5 years with tenant's option to renew for one additional 5-year term; the lease of Hangar 5 South A beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2024, and the lease of Hangar 5 South B beginning August 1, 2019 and ending July 31, 2024, with a combined annual rent of $5,352Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9157 120Assetworks FuelFocus Fuel Management System UpgradesAgenda ItemInstallation and upgrade of Assetworks FuelFocus (fuel assets management software) in the amount of $85,722.88, through a national interlocal agreement with Sourcewell, contract #022217-AWIApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9159 121Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of JacksonvilleAgenda ItemInterlocal purchasing agreement with the City of Jacksonville, Texas, for the sale of Harbor Guard Fire and Rescue Boat in the amount of $48,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9161 122Fleet Services Shop UpdatesAgenda ItemPurchase of the replacement and installation of the air and oil lubrication system from Reeder Distributors Inc. through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard in the amount of $92,573Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9163 123Venue License AgreementAgenda ItemVenue Lease Agreement between Anschutz Texas, L.P. and Mobilitie Management, LLC for enhancements to the wireless communication system at The Theatre at Grand PrairieApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9197 124Change Order/Amendment No. 2 with Modern Contractors for Fleet Services Center Additions and Renovations (Phase Two) in the amount of $171,170.06 for electrical adjustments, plumbing additions/revisions/deductions, security lighting, wall/design layout chAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 2 with Modern Contractors for Fleet Services Center Additions and Renovations (Phase Two) in the amount of $171,170.06 for electrical adjustments, plumbing additions/revisions/deductions, security lighting, wall/design layout changes, additional millwork, signage removal, service bay cranes, truck wash platform adjustments, added fire alarm provisions and material durability upgradesApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9209 125Contract with The Home Depot in the amount of $125,200 for additional egress provisions as required to transition the Epic Warehouse space into a large group assembly space. In addition to the construction/renovations contract with The Home Depot, staffAgenda ItemContract with The Home Depot in the amount of $125,200 for additional egress provisions as required to transition the Epic Warehouse space into a large group assembly space through their national interlocal agreement with U.S. Communities and with a five-percent (5%) owner contingency in the amount of $6,260 and a $4,000 allowance for construction testing, for a total funding request of $135,460Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9171 126Nationwide Pet InsuranceAgenda ItemAward of RFP#19063 to Nationwide for Employee’s Pet Insurance effective October 1, 2019 for which all premiums for the service will be paid by the Employee electing this benefitApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9213 12719053 - Health Savings Account AdministrationAgenda ItemAgreement with Discovery Benefits, LLC for Health Savings Account Administration. effective January 1, 2020 with an estimated $4,950.00 annually in City paid fees; approximately $24,750 over five years; this agreement will be for an initial term of one year with annual renewal options, with guaranteed renewal rates through January 2025; authorize the City Manager to execute up to four annual renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of 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 terms (additional renewal options beyond the four specified may be authorized but will require future City Council approval)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9172 128Compass Health ServicesAgenda ItemContract for healthcare consultation and concierge services at a rate of $4.50 per plan participant per month with Life Account LLC dba Alight Solutions effective August 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 at an estimated amount of $107,100, through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of Frisco 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
19-9216 129PQ LeaseAgenda ItemAuthorize City Manager to Execute Ten-Year Tenant Lease with Option to Renew for two Five-Year Terms with National BBQ Management (or related assignee), for the Operation of a Restaurant at EpicCentral for 8% of Gross Sales and 50% of Net Operating Income (This item was tabled at the August 6, 2019 meeting.)Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9164 130Propose Tax Rate 2019Agenda ItemPlace a proposal on the September 17, 2019 agenda to adopt a 2019 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 20, 2019 and September 3, 2019Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9205 131Resolution Declaring Expectation to Reimburse Expenditures For Sewer & Electrical Improvements - Loyd ParkResolutionResolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of future debt for municipal parks facilities and improvementsAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9204 132Concord 380ResolutionResolution granting 380 Incentive Agreement with Checo Purchase Company, LLC, or affiliated entity, for a partial rebate on sales tax revenue for construction, a credit for related permit and impact fees, a state sales and use and state hotel occupancy tax rebate for 10 years during operation, and a grant of funds pursuant to the Development Agreement and Lease TermsAdopted As Amended  Action details Not available
19-9165 133Resolution Renaming Charley Taylor Baseball Fields to Danny Boykin Baseball FieldsResolutionResolution to rename the Charley Taylor Baseball Fields to the Danny Boykin Baseball FieldsAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9140 134FY19 - UASI Homeland Security GrantResolutionResolution ratifying the application for the FY2019 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant of approximately $164,000; and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to accept the grant by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division.Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9155 135Ordinance Amending the FY 2018/2019 CIP Grand Prairie Landfill Leachate TankOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; purchase and installation of a leachate tank from SCS Field Services of Reston, Virginia in the amount of $177,500, plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $8,875; $11,700 for engineering and bid documents with Weaver Consultants Group; and $3,800 for a permit modification, for a total project cost of $201,875Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9158 1362019 Loyd Master Plan - DunawayOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Professional Services contract with Dunaway Associates, L.P. in the amount of $76,915 and approve a 5% contingency of $3,846, total cost of $80,761 for Landscape Architectural services for the Loyd Park Master PlanAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9148 137Ordinance; Construction Change Order/Amendment No. 1 Gra Tex Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $62,842.50 for Fire Station #3 Waterline RelocationOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction Change Order/Amendment No. 1 Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $62,842.50 for Fire Station #3 Waterline RelocationAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9136 138Pump Station Fueling StationOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Award a contract for the installation of above-ground fuel tanks at the Pump Station to Petroleum Solutions, Inc. of Grand Prairie in the amount of $498,745.45Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9173 1392018 COs Sale 2019 GO RefundingOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing the issuance of “CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019,” specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement, and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; and providing an effective dateAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9174 1402019 COs Sale 2019 Tax Exempt COOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing the issuance of “CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019A providing for the payment of said certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City’s combined water and wastewater system; providing the terms and conditions of such certificates of obligation and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said certificates of obligation, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement pertaining thereto; and providing an effective dateAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9175 1412019 Taxable CO 2019 Tax Exempt COOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing the issuance of CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2019B providing for the payment of said certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City’s combined water and wastewater system; providing the terms and conditions of such certificates of obligation and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said certificates of obligation, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement pertaining thereto; and providing an effective dateAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9176 1422019 Tax Note 2019 Tax Exempt COOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing the issuance of “CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE NOTES, TAXABLE SERIES 2019”; specifying the terms and features of said notes; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said notes; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said notes, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement; and providing an effective dateAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9127 143Ordinance; Professional Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the engineering design of the Sanitary Sewer and electrical Improvements for Loyd Park in the not to exceed amount of $314,845OrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Professional Engineering and surveying Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the engineering design of the Sanitary Sewer and electrical Improvements for Loyd Park in the not to exceed amount of $314,845Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9179 144Ordinance; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for Professional Consultant Services with Pacheco Koch, LLC for Dickey Road ImprovementsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements, West of SW 3rd Street Change Order/Amendment No.1 to Engineering Professional Consultant Services contract with Pacheco Koch, LLC. in the amount of $50,486Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9187 14519149 - PA with Dana Safety for installation (BuyBoard)Agenda ItemPrice agreement for emergency vehicle equipment installation from Dana Safety, through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard, at an estimated annual cost of $300,000. for one year with no renewal optionsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9147 146A public hearing regarding the FY 2020 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2020 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $455,050ResolutionPublic hearing regarding the FY 2020 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2020 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $455,050 for Capital, $262,000 for operating and $32,950 from Transportation Development Credits(TDC) Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for $170,584. The City will provide a matching requirement of $406,601 with the balance of $21,950 from Dallas County and fare revenues. The total budget to operate the Grand Connection for Fiscal Year 2020 is $1,349,135AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-9149 147AV190801 – Boiling King CrabAgenda ItemAV190801 - Alcohol Variance - Boiling King Crab (City Council District 2) requested by Warren Cohen for a Restaurant with on premise alcohol sales within 300 feet of school (Moore Elementary School), Lot 1R, Block A, Epic West Towne Crossing, PH 1 Addition, Dallas County, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, located at 3136 S SH 161, Ste. 200ApprovedPass Action details Not available
19-9151 148Board and Commission AppointmentsAgenda ItemBoard and Commission AppointmentsApprovedPass Action details Not available