Invocation led by Pastor Ron Adams of The Haven Church of the Nazarene. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Mildred Walker for Her Contributions to the City of Grand Prairie 3. Proclamation presented to Pera Claros with Alliance For Children for Child Abuse Prevention Month 4. Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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. 5. Minutes of the April 5, 2022, City Council Meeting 6. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the amount of $44,113.89 for additional incoming electrical primary utility route, piping and plumbing modifications inside the pump station, check valves model change for compatibility with City standardized valves and decrease for City fiber conduit material modification for Robinson Road Pump Station (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 7. Amendment/Change Order No. 3 for construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the net amount of $37,063.87 for South Sector Pump Station Phase II provides for a cost increase of $39,863.87 for Generator platform, Oncor easement gate, additional Creek Crossing, and Roof insulation modification; it also provides for a cost decrease of (-$2,800) for Pump Casing material savings (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed on 04/05/2022) 8. Professional Services Contract with Peloton Land Solutions for Phase 1 Study/Engineering Services for the Briar Hill Erosion Improvements in the amount of $106,015 with $5,300.75 contingency for a total request of $111,315.75 9. Price agreement for LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Traffic Signal Indicators with Consolidated Traffic Controls at an estimated annual cost of $42,439 with four one-year renewal options totaling $212,195 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 term 10. Construction Contract Revision No. 1 with Arch-Con Corporation in the amount of $386,545.54 for construction budget adjustments associated with the EpicCentral dual brand hotel and convention center project. All revised costs will be covered by contingency and allowance amounts included in the total funding request initially approved by City Council and therefore construction cost remains within budget (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 11. Price Agreement Renewal #2 for Water Meters, with Badger Meter, at an estimated amount of $187,500.00 for a total of $900,000.00 if all renewal options are exercised; this is an increase of $37,500 annually 12. Resolution approving the Grand Prairie Hotel Development Corporation FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget 13. Assignment of Contract(s) for Fiber Restoration Services from Gardner Telecommunications, LLC to Future Infrastructure in the amount of $372,008.00 14. High Hawk PID Contract with Entech Signs for two LED monument signs in the amount of $69,166.45 (Council Districts 4 and 6) 15. Price Agreement for Tactics 360 Software Services from Iteris, Inc (up to $21,000.00) for maintenance and support of the Citywide signal coordination software. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $110,000.00 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 16. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for EnerGov Implementation; and transfer $388,648 to Information Technology Capital Improvement Projects for ongoing maintenance of EnerGov and related software 17. Five-year agreement renewal with MRI Real Estate Software (HAPPY Software) for Housing Pro Software used by Grand Prairie Housing and Neighborhood Services Department. The first-year rate will be $42,146.19. The rate will increase annually by 3.5% or the current inflation rate, whichever is greater, for an estimated total of $226,007.51 if the annual increase is limited to 3.5% (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 18. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Purchase of Traffic Cabinet Replacement from MICA Corporation in the amount of $46,075.00 for the north bound SH161 just north of Mayfield Road (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 19. An ordinance amending the FY2021/2022 Capital Improvement Budget; replace and purchase aquatic lap lanes, reels and covers at Bowles Pool and Kirby Creek Natatorium at a cost of $15,000; one pool filter at Tyre Pool at a cost of $40,000; and three ADA chair lifts at Bowles Pool, Tyre Pool, and McFalls Pool at a cost of $20,000 for a total price of $75,000 (Presented to the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 20. Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, “Health and Sanitation” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, by replacing the provisions of Article 13, “Noise Restrictions” in their entirety with new regulations (Presented to the Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee on April 4, 2022) 21. Ordinance appointing Bryan Arnold, Presiding Judge; William Mazur, Jr., Associate Judge; and Frank Hagle, Glenn Holley, Ann Poston, and Kristine Primrose as Alternate Judges of the Grand Prairie Municipal Court effective April 1, 2022 (Presented to the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee on 04/04/2022)
Ordinance Of The City Of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Chapter 24 "Taxation", Section 24- 1.1 "Homestead Exemption" Of The Code Of Ordinances To Increase The Homestead Exemption To The Greater Of Twelve And One Half (12.5) Percent Of The Appraised Value Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) Of All Owner Occupied Residences; Containing A Savings Clause; Repealing All Ordinances In Conflict Therewith (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed on 04/05/2022)
Public Hearing and Standards of Care Ordinance for 2022 After School Program and Summer Camps
STP-22-02-0011 - Site Plan - Calvary Baptist Church (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a church on 5.0 acres. A portion of Tract 12, Thomas J. Tone Survey, Abstract 1460, Page 235, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Agricultural (A) and addressed as 4901 Robinson Road (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
STP-22-02-0006 – Site Plan – Gilbert Villas (City Council District 1) Site Plan for a townhome development with 71 lots on 7.7513 acres. Tracts 4, 6, and 22, Elizabeth Gray Abstract 1680, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-408, with an approximate address of 105 S Gilbert Road (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
26. ZON-22-02-0001 - Zoning Change - LI at 200 W Rock Island Rd (City Council District 1). Zoning Change from Single family One (SF-1) and Commercial (C) to Light Industrial on 12.13 acres. Tract 2, John Hardin Survey, Abstract 540, Lots 1 and 2, Robert Stewarts Subdivision No. 3, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, zoned Single Family (SF-1) and Commercial (C), addressed as 200 W Rock Island Rd (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a condition by a vote of 7-1) 27. ZON-21-10-0008 – Concept Plan – Shady Grove Industrial (City Council District 1). Concept Plan for an industrial development on 101.144 acres. Multiple tracts from the John C Read Survey, Abstract 1183, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract 1680, and John Hardin Abstract 540, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned Light Industrial (LI), Commercial (C), and Single Family One (SF-1), generally located east of Bear Creek, north of W Shady Grove Rd, and south of W Rock Island Rd, with an approximate location between 400 W Shady Grove Rd and 200 W Rock Island Rd (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval a with condition by a vote of 8-0) ADJOURNMENT
Invocation led by Pastor Ron Adams of The Haven Church of the Nazarene. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Mildred Walker for Her Contributions to the City of Grand Prairie 3. Proclamation presented to Pera Claros with Alliance For Children for Child Abuse Prevention Month 4. Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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. 5. Minutes of the April 5, 2022, City Council Meeting 6. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the amount of $44,113.89 for additional incoming electrical primary utility route, piping and plumbing modifications inside the pump station, check valves model change for compatibility with City standardized valves and decrease for City fiber conduit material modification for Robinson Road Pump Station (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 7. Amendment/Change Order No. 3 for construction contract with Felix Construction Company in the net amount of $37,063.87 for South Sector Pump Station Phase II provides for a cost increase of $39,863.87 for Generator platform, Oncor easement gate, additional Creek Crossing, and Roof insulation modification; it also provides for a cost decrease of (-$2,800) for Pump Casing material savings (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed on 04/05/2022) 8. Professional Services Contract with Peloton Land Solutions for Phase 1 Study/Engineering Services for the Briar Hill Erosion Improvements in the amount of $106,015 with $5,300.75 contingency for a total request of $111,315.75 9. Price agreement for LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Traffic Signal Indicators with Consolidated Traffic Controls at an estimated annual cost of $42,439 with four one-year renewal options totaling $212,195 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 term 10. Construction Contract Revision No. 1 with Arch-Con Corporation in the amount of $386,545.54 for construction budget adjustments associated with the EpicCentral dual brand hotel and convention center project. All revised costs will be covered by contingency and allowance amounts included in the total funding request initially approved by City Council and therefore construction cost remains within budget (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 11. Price Agreement Renewal #2 for Water Meters, with Badger Meter, at an estimated amount of $187,500.00 for a total of $900,000.00 if all renewal options are exercised; this is an increase of $37,500 annually 12. Resolution approving the Grand Prairie Hotel Development Corporation FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget 13. Assignment of Contract(s) for Fiber Restoration Services from Gardner Telecommunications, LLC to Future Infrastructure in the amount of $372,008.00 14. High Hawk PID Contract with Entech Signs for two LED monument signs in the amount of $69,166.45 (Council Districts 4 and 6) 15. Price Agreement for Tactics 360 Software Services from Iteris, Inc (up to $21,000.00) for maintenance and support of the Citywide signal coordination software. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $110,000.00 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 16. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for EnerGov Implementation; and transfer $388,648 to Information Technology Capital Improvement Projects for ongoing maintenance of EnerGov and related software 17. Five-year agreement renewal with MRI Real Estate Software (HAPPY Software) for Housing Pro Software used by Grand Prairie Housing and Neighborhood Services Department. The first-year rate will be $42,146.19. The rate will increase annually by 3.5% or the current inflation rate, whichever is greater, for an estimated total of $226,007.51 if the annual increase is limited to 3.5% (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 18. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Purchase of Traffic Cabinet Replacement from MICA Corporation in the amount of $46,075.00 for the north bound SH161 just north of Mayfield Road (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 19. An ordinance amending the FY2021/2022 Capital Improvement Budget; replace and purchase aquatic lap lanes, reels and covers at Bowles Pool and Kirby Creek Natatorium at a cost of $15,000; one pool filter at Tyre Pool at a cost of $40,000; and three ADA chair lifts at Bowles Pool, Tyre Pool, and McFalls Pool at a cost of $20,000 for a total price of $75,000 (Presented to the Finance and Government Committee on 04/05/2022) 20. Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, “Health and Sanitation” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, by replacing the provisions of Article 13, “Noise Restrictions” in their entirety with new regulations (Presented to the Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee on April 4, 2022) 21. Ordinance appointing Bryan Arnold, Presiding Judge; William Mazur, Jr., Associate Judge; and Frank Hagle, Glenn Holley, Ann Poston, and Kristine Primrose as Alternate Judges of the Grand Prairie Municipal Court effective April 1, 2022 (Presented to the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee on 04/04/2022)
Ordinance Of The City Of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Chapter 24 "Taxation", Section 24- 1.1 "Homestead Exemption" Of The Code Of Ordinances To Increase The Homestead Exemption To The Greater Of Twelve And One Half (12.5) Percent Of The Appraised Value Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) Of All Owner Occupied Residences; Containing A Savings Clause; Repealing All Ordinances In Conflict Therewith (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed on 04/05/2022)
Public Hearing and Standards of Care Ordinance for 2022 After School Program and Summer Camps
STP-22-02-0011 - Site Plan - Calvary Baptist Church (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a church on 5.0 acres. A portion of Tract 12, Thomas J. Tone Survey, Abstract 1460, Page 235, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Agricultural (A) and addressed as 4901 Robinson Road (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
STP-22-02-0006 – Site Plan – Gilbert Villas (City Council District 1) Site Plan for a townhome development with 71 lots on 7.7513 acres. Tracts 4, 6, and 22, Elizabeth Gray Abstract 1680, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-408, with an approximate address of 105 S Gilbert Road (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
26. ZON-22-02-0001 - Zoning Change - LI at 200 W Rock Island Rd (City Council District 1). Zoning Change from Single family One (SF-1) and Commercial (C) to Light Industrial on 12.13 acres. Tract 2, John Hardin Survey, Abstract 540, Lots 1 and 2, Robert Stewarts Subdivision No. 3, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, zoned Single Family (SF-1) and Commercial (C), addressed as 200 W Rock Island Rd (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a condition by a vote of 7-1) 27. ZON-21-10-0008 – Concept Plan – Shady Grove Industrial (City Council District 1). Concept Plan for an industrial development on 101.144 acres. Multiple tracts from the John C Read Survey, Abstract 1183, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract 1680, and John Hardin Abstract 540, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned Light Industrial (LI), Commercial (C), and Single Family One (SF-1), generally located east of Bear Creek, north of W Shady Grove Rd, and south of W Rock Island Rd, with an approximate location between 400 W Shady Grove Rd and 200 W Rock Island Rd (On March 28, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval a with condition by a vote of 8-0) ADJOURNMENT