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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/7/2017 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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17-6568 11Status Update GSW Parkway from Sara Jane to MayfieldPresentationStatus Update for Great Southwest Parkway from Sara Jane Parkway to Mayfield Road - Presented by Romin Khavari, City EngineerPresented  Action details Not available
17-6496 12Briefing on Historic Fire Truck RestorationPresentationRestoration of historic fire truck - Presented by Amy Sprinkles, Marketing, Communications and Library DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
17-6508 13Volunteer UpdatePresentationVolunteer Update - Presented by May Shen, Mae Smith, and Emil BallietPresented  Action details Not available
17-6518 14ISO PresentationPresentationState of Texas Fire Marshal's Office and the Insurance Service Office (ISO) will present the City's ISO - Robert Fite, Fire ChiefPresented  Action details Not available
17-6533 15Jim Siddall - TWUA Meritorious Service AwardPresentationRecognition of Jim Siddall, Water Utilities Manager, who received the Texas Water Utilities Association Meritorious Service Award - Presented by Ron McCuller, Public Works DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
17-6569 16DeMolay ProclamationPresentationDeMolay Month Proclamation - Presented by Mayor Ron JensenPresented  Action details Not available
17-6574 17Police Best Practices Program PresentationPresentationRe-Recognition with the Texas Police Chief's Association's "Best Practices Program" - Presented by Chief DyePresented  Action details Not available
17-6573 18February 27, 2017 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the February 21, 2017 MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6521 19Ratification for Belt Line Rd at Stratford Avenue Emergency Water RepairAgenda ItemRatification of an emergency purchase to North Texas Contracting, Inc for the repair of a water main break on Beltline Road at Stratford Avenue in the amount of $136,268, plus a 5% contingency of $6,813.40, for a total of $143,081.40 for the repairApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6572 110Fuel Island for Fire Station 10Agenda ItemFuel Island for Fire Station 10 from Stovall Corporation in the estimated amount of $219,709 with a contingency of $8,695 for a total request of $228,404Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6477 111Ordinance; Change Order No. 1 with SYB Construction for CWSRF WWST Rehab near NE 5th and TarrantAgenda ItemChange Order Number 1 with SYB Construction in the net amount of $177,970.09 for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Wastewater Rehabilitation project near NE 5th St. and Tarrant Road.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6495 112Genuine Parts Co. dba NAPAAgenda ItemChange Order No. 1 to the price agreement with Genuine Parts Co. dba NAPA for on-site fleet parts store management and parts purchases in the amount of $150,000 and renewal three in the annual amount of $1,200,000 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
17-6510 113Change Order/Amendment No. 3 with McMahon Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $9,834 for Capetown Drive Paving, Drainage, and WastewaterAgenda ItemChange Order No. 3 with McMahon Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $9,834 for Capetown Drive paving, drainage, and wastewater improvements projectApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6537 114Change Order/Amendment No. 4 w/Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. for Seeton RoadAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No.4 in the amount of $13,000 with Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. (TNP) for Seeton Road paving, drainage and waterline design between Grand Peninsula Parkway and Day Miar RoadApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6556 115Price Agreement for Temporary IT PersonnelAgenda ItemChange Order for temporary IT personnel from KForce, Inc. through a national inter-local agreement with the Department of Information Resources (DIR) increasing the estimated annual cost from $50,000 to $130,000 bringing the four year total to $520,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6522 116c/o 7 w/Lee Lewis Construction for modifications at Arkansas Lane for the EPIC siteAgenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No. 7 with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. in the amount of $98,526 for additional utility work along Arkansas Lane as well as video board sign power coordination associated with the EPIC in GrandCentralApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6567 117Duncan Perry Bridge Rehabilitation Engineering Contract to Cobb, Fendley & Associates in the amount of $89,500 plus a 5% Contingency of $4,475 for a total of $93,975Agenda ItemContract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates Duncan Perry Bridge Rehabilitation Engineering in the amount of $89,500 plus a 5% Contingency of $4,475 for a total of $93,975Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6515 118Lake Parks PID-Site Landscape Development Landscape Maintenance ContractAgenda ItemContract with Site Landscape Development for landscape maintenance ($173,703.44) in Lake Parks PID (Council Districts 4 and 6)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6536 119Engineering and surveying services contract with Salcedo Group Inc. (SGI) for Acosta Paving Drainage, and Utility Improvements from E. Cober Drive to Nunez DriveAgenda ItemEngineering and surveying services contract with Salcedo Group Inc. (SGI) for Acosta Paving Drainage, and Utility Improvements from E. Cober Drive to Nunez Drive in the total amount of $108,220 with a 5% contingency of $5,411 for a total project cost of $113,631Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6539 220Petco GrantAgenda ItemAuthorize the City Manager to enter into a grant application and accept if awarded with Petco Foundation for a veterinary services grant of up to $78,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6540 121Professional Services Contract amendment No. 1 w/Halff Associates for Fish Creek and cottonwood Creek watershedsAgenda ItemProfessional Services Contract amendment No. 1 for Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc. for Fish Creek and Cottonwood Creek Drainage Master Plan updates in the total amount of $194,196Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6555 122Purchase of physical security parts and labor to install securityAgenda ItemPurchase of building security parts and labor to install security for the City Auto Impound, Fire Station 7, Lynn Creek Park gatehouses, Lake Park Operations, Lake Parks PD, Courts building phase 2 and Public Safety Building video server from Knight Security Systems through a national interlocal agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the amount of $289,448.64Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6560 123Weaver 2016Agenda ItemAccept the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2016Tabled  Action details Not available
17-6561 124Wrecker Contract ExtentionAgenda ItemAuthorization for the City Manager to enter into a one-year Wrecker/Towing Service contract renewal with Dave's Hi-Way Wrecker Service (seventh of ten available one-year renewals)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
17-6531 125380 Agreement with Coca ColaResolutionResolution granting 380 Incentive Agreement with The Coca-Cola Company granting a 50% rebate on ad valorem real estate improvements and tangible personal property improvements for seven years, and enter into a separated sales tax contractAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6563 126Commercial Vehicle Enforcement GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, for the Grand Prairie Police Department's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit to conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections and conduct public awareness campaigns in the amount of $211,411.67Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6566 127Resolution for BWC GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for grant funds in the amount of $201,734.40 from the Texas Criminal Justice Division (TCJD) of the Office of the Governor, to purchase body worn camera equipment.Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6535 128Ordinance amending Schedule II of the Traffic Register to establish a 70 MPH speed limit on IH30 main lanes and 75 MPH speed limit on IH30 express lanes within Grand Prairie City limitsOrdinanceOrdinance amending Schedule II of the Traffic Register to establish a 70 MPH speed limit on IH30 main lanes and 75 MPH speed limit on IH30 express lanes within Grand Prairie City limitsAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6528 129Chapter 13 Ordinance UpdatesOrdinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation" relating to changes in the state law regarding the licensing and operation of food establishments and providing an effective date.Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6505 130Ordinance; c/o 1 with Modern Contractors for additions and renovations to Prairie Paws Adopt CenterOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order/Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $5,090,953 for the balance of the construction cost for the additions and renovations to Prairie Paws Adoption Center; 5% contingency in the amount of $254,547; plus a $91,500 furniture, fixture and equipment (FFE) budget allowance for a total funding request in the amount of $5,437,000Adopted  Action details Not available
17-6441 131Project Utility Adjustment Agreement with LANE-ABRAMS JV and the City of Grand Prairie for utility relocation costs associated with the Texas Department of Transportation 360 ProjectOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Project Utility Adjustment Agreement with LANE-ABRAMS JV and the City of Grand Prairie for utility relocation costs associated with the Texas Department of Transportation 360 Project - Eden RoadAdopted  Action details Not available
17-6384 132SU170104 - Juan's Beer BarnOrdinanceSU170104 - Specific Use Permit - Juan's Beer Barn (City Council District 5). A request to approve a Specific Use Permit to operate a drive-through facility associated wtih retail beer and wine for off-site consumption. The 0.678-acre property is zoned Central Area (CA) District, located within the Central Business(CBD) Overlay District, Section 2 and addressed as 507 E. Main Street, Suite 100. The applicant is Erik Jaimes and the owner is Blanca Barbosa. (On February 6, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-1; On February 21, 2017 the City Council tabled this item).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
17-6434 133Reject Bids for Sale of Two Tax Foreclosure PropertiesAgenda ItemReject bids for 1401 Ranch Road and 1701 Corral Road (tabled at the January 10, 2017, February 7, 2017, March 7, 2017 and April 4, 2017 Council Meetings)TabledPass Action details Not available