RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Invocation led by Pastor Joel Maldonado of Gateway Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Clemson.
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. 7. Minutes of the July 13, 2021, City Council Meeting 9. Extension of AEG Lease Amendment for a 50% Rent Reduction during the term of the COVID pandemic through September 30, 2021 10. Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation Director Removal/Appointment 11. Contract for the purchase of Digital Orthophotography from North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) through the Interlocal Cooperation Act in the amount of $19,000 12. Repairs to the Robinson Rd. Radio Tower from Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($76,902.00) through a national interlocal agreement with H-GAC 13. Purchase Agreement with Flair Data Systems for Cisco networking equipment to upgrade the core switch for the City Hall Datacenter in the amount of $89,927.42 through a national inter-local agreement with DIR-TSO-4167 14. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 for construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the amount of $50,778.09 for South Sector Pump Station Phase II 15. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 for Professional Engineering Services Contract with Criado and Associates for providing Final Design of Dechman Road from Westchester Parkway to Bardin Road in the total amount of $85,200 16. Change Order #2 to Price Agreement with Home Depot in the amount of $400,000.00 for renovations and repairs throughout the city for the ice storm 17. Change Order/Amendment No. 4 with Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) in the amount of $557,650 for additional design services associated with the enhanced and expanded EpicCentral project 18. Ratify the Contract for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the Water Revenue Department renovations project through Wilson Office Interiors in the total amount of $81,006.52 19. Purchase of traffic signal poles from Pelco Structural, LLC in the amount of $73,325 through a national inter-local agreement with House-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program 20. Price agreement for linen rental services with Mission Linen up to $80,000 annually for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods totaling $400,000 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 terms 21. Price Agreement for Pavement Marking Services from Stripe-A-Zone (up to $489,885 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year periods totaling $2,449,425 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 22. Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $80,000 for the design of traffic signals and construction phase services at the intersection of W. Bardin Road and Sgt. Greg L. Hunter Lane, and England Parkway and Arlington Webb Britton Road 23. Price Agreement for Pavement Resurfacing from Reynold Asphalt & Construction Company (up to $4,340,450 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $21,770,225 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 25. Developer Participation Agreement with Plattner Partnership for infrastructure improvements not to exceed amount of $500,000 26. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; contract with Fast General Contracting for construction of Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens Perimeter Wall Improvements in the amount of $325,500; Acceptance of Alternate Bid in the amount of $43,500 for demolition and replacement of perimeter wall, plus a 5% contingency of $18,450 for a total project cost of $387,450; Reject all bids from RFB #21100 28. A Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Resolution No. 4838-2016 to Revise the City’s Policy Concerning Creek Erosion and other Drainage Problems Relating to Waterways 29. Resolution amending the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation for a cash grant of an additional $2,225,000 to be used for the purchase and maintenance of real property; identify the property located at 406 W. Main Street as a suitable site for the location, relocation or expansion of a business within the City 30. Amendment/Change Order No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County in the additional amount of $100,000 for Rock Island Road Bridge, MCIP 40812 at Bear Creek in the City of Grand Prairie 31. Ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Projects; Amendment (Change order) No.3 to professional engineering and surveying services Contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for hydraulic analysis and design modifications of Rock Island Road Bridge at Bear Creek in the amount of $200,400
Public hearing regarding the FY 2022 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2022 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $570,712 for Capital Expenditures, $262,000 for Operating Expenditures and $32,950 from Transportation Development Credits (TDC), Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for $170,584. The City will provide a matching requirement of $385,099 with the balance of $20,000 from Dallas County. The total budget to operate the Grand Connection for Fiscal Year 2022 is $1,441,345
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED SU120101C - Specific Use Permit Review - 3110 and 3114 E Main St (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-883A, a Specific Use Permit for Used Auto Sales, Auto Sales Wholesale, General Auto Repair, and Major Component Replacement, for compliance with SUP conditions with a recommendation of revocation. Lots 444 and 445 of Burbank Gardens, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 3110 and 3114 E Main St
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION S210701 - Site Plan - The Redeemed Christian Church (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a church within Single-Family One (SF-1) zoning on 9.11 acres. Tract 17, W H Beeman Survey, Abstract 126, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, with an approximate address of 4229 Mathew Rd (On July 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a vote of 9-0)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS SU030601A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - T Rojas Auto (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-730, a Specific Use Permit for a Used Car Sales Lot and Body Shop, for compliance with SUP conditions with a recommendation to review compliance in one-year. Lot 13, SB Witherspoon Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 3, and addressed as 113 SE 14th St (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval as presented by staff by a vote of 9-0)
SU210701/S210702 - Specific Use Permit - 143 SE 16th St. (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for a Major Auto Repair Shop on two tracts on 0.58 acres. John W Kirk Survey, Abstract No. 726, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and addressed as 143 SE 16th Street
Z210701/CP210701 – Specific Use Permit - Auto Related Uses at 242 S. Bagdad (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for Inoperable Vehicle Holding Yard, Retail Auto Parts (Used), Auto Body Shop, Auto Paint Shop, Auto Body & Paint Shop, and Auto Dealer (Non-Franchise Used) Uses in an existing building on 3.07 acres. Lots 7-12 and part of Lots 5-6, Block E, Westover Place, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 242 S Bagdad Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 9-0)
USP210701 – Unified Signage Plan – Texas Trust Credit Union (City Council District 2). Unified Signage Plan for a 30 ft. pole sign when pole signs are prohibited. Lot 1R2, Block 1, Kohl's Grand Prairie, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-21, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3925 S Carrier Pkwy (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Resolution Appointing Steve Dye as City Manager; Authorize Mayor to execute contract
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. ADJOURNMENT
RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Invocation led by Pastor Joel Maldonado of Gateway Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Clemson.
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. 7. Minutes of the July 13, 2021, City Council Meeting 9. Extension of AEG Lease Amendment for a 50% Rent Reduction during the term of the COVID pandemic through September 30, 2021 10. Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation Director Removal/Appointment 11. Contract for the purchase of Digital Orthophotography from North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) through the Interlocal Cooperation Act in the amount of $19,000 12. Repairs to the Robinson Rd. Radio Tower from Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($76,902.00) through a national interlocal agreement with H-GAC 13. Purchase Agreement with Flair Data Systems for Cisco networking equipment to upgrade the core switch for the City Hall Datacenter in the amount of $89,927.42 through a national inter-local agreement with DIR-TSO-4167 14. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 for construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the amount of $50,778.09 for South Sector Pump Station Phase II 15. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 for Professional Engineering Services Contract with Criado and Associates for providing Final Design of Dechman Road from Westchester Parkway to Bardin Road in the total amount of $85,200 16. Change Order #2 to Price Agreement with Home Depot in the amount of $400,000.00 for renovations and repairs throughout the city for the ice storm 17. Change Order/Amendment No. 4 with Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) in the amount of $557,650 for additional design services associated with the enhanced and expanded EpicCentral project 18. Ratify the Contract for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the Water Revenue Department renovations project through Wilson Office Interiors in the total amount of $81,006.52 19. Purchase of traffic signal poles from Pelco Structural, LLC in the amount of $73,325 through a national inter-local agreement with House-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program 20. Price agreement for linen rental services with Mission Linen up to $80,000 annually for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods totaling $400,000 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 terms 21. Price Agreement for Pavement Marking Services from Stripe-A-Zone (up to $489,885 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year periods totaling $2,449,425 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 22. Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $80,000 for the design of traffic signals and construction phase services at the intersection of W. Bardin Road and Sgt. Greg L. Hunter Lane, and England Parkway and Arlington Webb Britton Road 23. Price Agreement for Pavement Resurfacing from Reynold Asphalt & Construction Company (up to $4,340,450 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $21,770,225 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 25. Developer Participation Agreement with Plattner Partnership for infrastructure improvements not to exceed amount of $500,000 26. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; contract with Fast General Contracting for construction of Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens Perimeter Wall Improvements in the amount of $325,500; Acceptance of Alternate Bid in the amount of $43,500 for demolition and replacement of perimeter wall, plus a 5% contingency of $18,450 for a total project cost of $387,450; Reject all bids from RFB #21100 28. A Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Resolution No. 4838-2016 to Revise the City’s Policy Concerning Creek Erosion and other Drainage Problems Relating to Waterways 29. Resolution amending the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation for a cash grant of an additional $2,225,000 to be used for the purchase and maintenance of real property; identify the property located at 406 W. Main Street as a suitable site for the location, relocation or expansion of a business within the City 30. Amendment/Change Order No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County in the additional amount of $100,000 for Rock Island Road Bridge, MCIP 40812 at Bear Creek in the City of Grand Prairie 31. Ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Projects; Amendment (Change order) No.3 to professional engineering and surveying services Contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for hydraulic analysis and design modifications of Rock Island Road Bridge at Bear Creek in the amount of $200,400
Public hearing regarding the FY 2022 Transit Grant Application for "The Grand Connection" and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit Fiscal Year 2022 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $570,712 for Capital Expenditures, $262,000 for Operating Expenditures and $32,950 from Transportation Development Credits (TDC), Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for $170,584. The City will provide a matching requirement of $385,099 with the balance of $20,000 from Dallas County. The total budget to operate the Grand Connection for Fiscal Year 2022 is $1,441,345
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED SU120101C - Specific Use Permit Review - 3110 and 3114 E Main St (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-883A, a Specific Use Permit for Used Auto Sales, Auto Sales Wholesale, General Auto Repair, and Major Component Replacement, for compliance with SUP conditions with a recommendation of revocation. Lots 444 and 445 of Burbank Gardens, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 3110 and 3114 E Main St
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION S210701 - Site Plan - The Redeemed Christian Church (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a church within Single-Family One (SF-1) zoning on 9.11 acres. Tract 17, W H Beeman Survey, Abstract 126, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, with an approximate address of 4229 Mathew Rd (On July 12, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a vote of 9-0)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS SU030601A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - T Rojas Auto (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-730, a Specific Use Permit for a Used Car Sales Lot and Body Shop, for compliance with SUP conditions with a recommendation to review compliance in one-year. Lot 13, SB Witherspoon Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 3, and addressed as 113 SE 14th St (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval as presented by staff by a vote of 9-0)
SU210701/S210702 - Specific Use Permit - 143 SE 16th St. (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for a Major Auto Repair Shop on two tracts on 0.58 acres. John W Kirk Survey, Abstract No. 726, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and addressed as 143 SE 16th Street
Z210701/CP210701 – Specific Use Permit - Auto Related Uses at 242 S. Bagdad (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for Inoperable Vehicle Holding Yard, Retail Auto Parts (Used), Auto Body Shop, Auto Paint Shop, Auto Body & Paint Shop, and Auto Dealer (Non-Franchise Used) Uses in an existing building on 3.07 acres. Lots 7-12 and part of Lots 5-6, Block E, Westover Place, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 242 S Bagdad Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 9-0)
USP210701 – Unified Signage Plan – Texas Trust Credit Union (City Council District 2). Unified Signage Plan for a 30 ft. pole sign when pole signs are prohibited. Lot 1R2, Block 1, Kohl's Grand Prairie, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-21, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3925 S Carrier Pkwy (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Resolution Appointing Steve Dye as City Manager; Authorize Mayor to execute contract
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. ADJOURNMENT