Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/5/2014 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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14-3771 11EPIC BriefingPresentationUpdate on engaging citizens in the upcoming EPIC project - Presented by Rick Herold, Parks and Recreation DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
14-3899 12FY14/15 Budget PresentationPresentationFY 2014/15 Proposed Budget Presentation - Presented by Kathleen Mercer, Budget DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
14-3856 13EOM - Tobianne VaughnPresentationEmployee of the Month - Tobianne Vaughn, Police DispatcherPresented  Action details Not available
14-3915 14July 15, 2014 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the July 15, 2014 MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
14-3852 15Price Agreement Renewal #3 for pavement resurfacing services, with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co., at an estimated annual cost of $3,269,104 for a total of $12,098,670 (2,780,213*2+3,269,104*2) if all renewal options are exercised. Authorize the CityAgenda ItemPrice Agreement Renewal #3 for pavement resurfacing services, with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co., at an estimated annual cost of $3,269,104 for a total of $12,098,670 (2,780,213*2+3,269,104*2) if all renewal options are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute any additional 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
14-3858 16Sanitary Sewer Manhole ProductsAgenda ItemPrimary price agreement for sanitary sewer manhole products with HD Supply Waterworks (up to $34,956 annually) for a one-year contract with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, totaling up to $174,780, if all extensions are exercised; a secondary price agreement with Fortiline Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute any 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
14-3882 17Tax Rate HearingsAgenda ItemPlace a proposal on the September 16, 2014 agenda to adopt a 2014 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 19, 2014 and September 2, 2014Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
14-3893 18Contract Closeout - MACVAL Associates, Inc.Agenda ItemContract Termination - MACVAL Associates, Inc. for the construction of the Main Street sidewalksApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
14-3911 19Change the award for the purchase of Video Security System Equipment from Knight Security in the amount of $374,284.27Agenda ItemChange the award for the purchase of Video Security System Equipment from Knight Security in the amount of $374,284.27.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
14-3901 110Change the award of the purchase of building maintenance, repair and operating supplies and construction materials, tools and equipment from The Home Depot in the amount of $250,000.00Agenda ItemChange the award for the purchase of building maintenance, repair and operating supplies and construction materials, tools and equipment from exclusively The Home Depot to several vendors with price agreements including HD Supply, The Home Depot, Fastenal, Grainger, and Lowes in the amount of $250,000.00Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
14-3916 111Price Agreement Renewal #1 and Change Order #2 for elevator preventative maintenance, monitoring and repairs with Texas Independent Elevator CoAgenda ItemPrice Agreement Renewal #1 and Change Order #2 with Texas Independent Elevator Co., for elevator preventative maintenance, monitoring and repairs at an estimated annual cost of $9,944.00 for a total of $49,983.95* if all renewal options are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute any additional 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
14-3920 112National Endowment for the Arts Grant RatificationResolutionResolution for City Council to ratify an Arts Engagement in American Communities Grant project in the amount of $20,000 from the National Endowment for the ArtsAdopted  Action details Not available
14-3914 213ASPCA Grant for Animal ServicesResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for a pet adoption event in the amount of up to $10,000Adopted  Action details Not available
14-3913 114Comptroller's Trust Fund - Bank of America Challenge ChampionshipsResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Texas Comptroller's Office Trust Fund an application for reimbursement of state tax revenue acquired from the Bank of America Challenge Championships; approve a contingent professional services contract with Texas Trust Funds and allow the City to use its 1% sales tax to reimburse a portion of certain costs associated with the Bank of America Challenge ChampionshipAdopted  Action details Not available
14-3918 115MCSAP 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, conduct public awareness campaigns and fund a full time police officer position in the amount of $184,561.Adopted  Action details Not available
14-3878 116FY14 Suspension UpgradeOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2013/2014 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for an upgrade to the air suspension system to a liquid spring system for the two ambulances currently in production at a total cost of $5,000 from Frazer, Ltd through licensed franchise dealer, Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Dallas, TXAdopted  Action details Not available
14-3919 117An Ordinance amending the FY 2013/214 Water Wastewater Operating Fund Budget for Cedar Hill Water SettlementOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2013/214 Water Wastewater Operating Fund Budget for Cedar Hill Water SettlementAdopted  Action details Not available
14-3823 118SU130701A - Jefferson Event Cetner, 2515 W. Jefferson St., Ste 117OrdinanceSU130701A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - Jefferson Event Center (City Council District 1). Consider a request to renew a Specific Use Permit (SUP) allowing a multipurpose special event center. The 6.40-acre property, located at 2515 W. Jefferson Street, Ste. 117, is zoned Commercial (C) District. The applicant is Jessie Aguilar and the owner is Rosemary Johnson. (On July 7, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to renew this SUP by a vote of 6-0.)Adopted  Action details Not available