B.1

Minutes of the April 15, 2008 Briefing and Regular Session

A 9-0

 Minutes of the April 15, 2008 Briefing and Regular Session

B.2

Landscaping at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport

A 9-0

a. Award a contract to Signature Contracting Service in the amount of $115,521, plus a 5% contingency of $5,777, for landscaping improvements at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport; and

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget.

B.3

New Lease - Hangar Alpha, LLC - Grand Prairie Municipal Airport

A 9-0

Approve a lease agreement with Hangar Alpha, LLC, for construction of a new hangar facility

B.4

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division Grant for Construction of a Detention Pond at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant request to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division for partial funding to construct a detention pond at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport

B.5

Price Agreement for Aviation Fuel

A 9-0

a.  Accept a bid from Epic Aviation, LLC dba Air BP Aviation Services for a one year agreement with four optional one-year extensions for the purchase of aviation fuel for resale at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport; and

b.  Approve AvFuel Corporation, the next low bid, as secondary vendor.

B.6

New Lease - Pizzaiolos, LLC - Grand Prairie Municipal Airport

Withdrawn

Withdraw from the agenda a new lease with Pizzaiolos, LLC to operate the restaurant at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (at the request of Pizzaiolos)

B.7

Beltline Pump Station and Small Hill Administration Building Landscape Contract

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget by appropriating $215,598 for the contract with Jonmar, Inc. for landscaping at the Beltline Pump Station and Small Hill Administration Building

B.8

Change Order No. 6 for Peninsula Lift Station Construction

A 9-0

a. Approve Change Order No. 6 with Archer Western, Inc. in the amount of $9,088 for modification to the construction of Joe Pool Lake Peninsula Lift Station No. 2 and;

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

B.9

Ratification of the Purchase of Portable Fencing

A 9-0

a. Ratify the appropriation of $25,000 for portable fencing

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

B.10

Price Agreement for Solo Pro Video Detection

A 9-0

Approve a one-year price agreement with an option to renew for four years on a year-to-year basis with Paradigm Traffic Systems Inc. to purchase equipment and supplies to maintain and repair the existing Solo Pro Video Imaging Vehicle Detection Systems (VIVDS) at an estimated annual expenditure of $82,999.

B.11

Security System at Remote Water Storage Site

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for water and wastewater security system

B.12

Central Park Water Wells and Water Transmission Line

A 9-0

a. Award an Engineering contract to Freese & Nichols , Inc. in the amount of $150,640, plus a 5% contingency of $7,532, for a total of $158,172, for engineering of the Irrigation/Lake Level Control Wells and a 24" Water Transmission Line; and

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; and

c. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution

B.13

Southgate II - Pavement Engineering

A 9-0

a. Award an Engineering Contract to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount of $98,000, plus a 5% contingency of $4,900, for a total of $102,900,  for the investigations of pavement failures and recommendations for remedies and;

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

B.14

Westchester PID Fence Contract

A 9-0

Approve a contract between Future Fence & Deck and the Westchester PID for a new concrete fence ($127,576.50) in Westchester PID.

B.15

Price agreement for the purchase of Flexible Road Base Material

A 9-0

a. Approve a price agreement for the purchase of flexible road base material from Big City Crushed Concrete and transportation of material from Eagle Aggregate Transportation through the inter-local cooperative agreement with Tarrant County, for four months with one optional year renewal, at an estimated annual cost of $80,000; and

b. Authorize the City Manager to execute one available one-year renewal option.

B.16

Price Agreement for the Purchase of Installation and Removal of Guard Fence

A 9-0

a. Approve a one-year price agreement for the purchase of installation and removal of guard fence from Vann/Elli, Inc., through the inter-local cooperative agreement with the Tarrant County, at an estimated annual cost of $50,000; and

b. Authorize the City Manager to execute one available one-year renewal option.

B.17

Renewal of Price Agreements for Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services

A 9-0

Approve the final available renewal option for mowing and ground maintenance service for drainage channels and levees and lots/acreage mowing and illegal dumping cleanup with Terry Rutland and Gardner’s Lawn Care at an estimated annual cost of $129,532

B.18

Municipal Setting Designation within the City of Arlington

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution of support for a Municipal Setting Designation for 924 East Park Row Drive, Arlington, Texas

B.19

Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for Solid Waste Implementation Grant Project

A 9-0

Approve an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG for a solid waste grant in the amount of $67,150 to provide for equipment for the City's Household Hazardous Waste Program.

B.20

Gas Drilling Ordinance Changes

Adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation," Article XIX, "Gas Drilling and Production," to specify additional notice, dust suppression, and noise requirements for drilling operations adjacent to protected uses, clarifying permit amendment processes, providing for review of water use, and adding definitions.

B.21

Engineering Services for Phase IV of the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Expansion

A 9-0

Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $73,400, with Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC-Southwest, for engineering services for the fourth phase of a landfill gas collection and control system expansion.

B.22

TxDOT Grant - Occupant Protection

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant from TxDOT in the amount of $10,000 for enforcement of safety belt and child safety seat laws during the Memorial Day holiday period

B.23

Purchase of Two Vehicles for Police Gang Unit

Withdrawn

Withdraw request to purchase two Chevrolet Tahoes from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through the HGAC Inter-local Purchasing Agreement for a total cost of $61,044

B.24

Construction Contract for FY 2007/08 Wastewater Main Replacements

A 9-0

a. Approve a contract with Hall Albert in the amount of $860,989 and authorize a 5% contingency of $43,050, and $51,659 for Engineering, for a total $955,698, for wastewater line replacements at various locations; and

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

B.25

Change Order No. 1 with North Texas Contracting - Belt Line Road Sinkhole Repairs

T 9-0

a.  Table a Change Order No. 1 with North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the net amount of $97,637.50 to utilize cement treated base as backfill material instead Flowable fill and to stabilize the soil under the upstream headwall, and an extension from the City in the schedule length of the original contract due to delays in rain, unstable soils, and third-party utilities.

b. Table an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

B.26

Easement Abandonment - Rene D. Rodriguez and Dorcas C. Rodriguez

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance to abandon an unneeded portion of a 7.5 foot wide utility easement located at 534 Abbey Court, requested by Rene D. Rodriguez and Dorcas C. Rodriguez

B.27

Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligations

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution approving the publication of Notices of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $55,000,000 for Police Facilities

B.28

Market Square Bid Review

A 9-0

Reject all bids received on April 9, 2008 for the Market Square project

B.29

Summer Food Program Contract

A 9-0

Award a bid to The Paper Plate Inc. for $69,443.00 to provide food service as part of the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Food Program.

B.30

Price Agreement for Ground Maintenance Material

A 9-0

a. Approve a one year price agreement for the purchase of ground maintenance materials from Cantrell Excavations, Neese Materials, Sunbelt Materials, and Turf Materials, Inc. at an annual estimated cost of $194,986; and

b. Authorize the next low bidders as secondary vendors; and

c. Authorize the City Manager to execute four one-year renewal options.

D.0

Public Hearing on Zoning Applications

D.1

SU080405 - Specific Use Permit - Assured Self Storage (City Council District)

A 9-0

Specific Use Permit for the operation of a mini-storage warehouse facility that includes retail sales and office space. This site is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, and is generally located west of N. Highway 360 and south of Post and Paddock Road.  On April 28, 2008 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.

D.2

SU080406 - Specific Use Permit - Heat Treat Plant - Bell Helicopter Plant (City Council District 1)

A 9-0

Specific Use Permit for the expansion of an existing industrial facility. This site is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, and is generally located east of S. Highway 360 and north of Avenue K.  On April 28, 2008 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.

D.3

S080401 - Site Plan Amendment - Townhomes of Camp Wisdom (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Site Plan Amendment containing 10.06 acres containing 23 townhome units. The purpose of the amendment is to for a reduction to the rear yard building setback. The site is currently zoned Planned Development-114A/226 (PD-114A/226) and is generally located north of Camp Wisdom Road and east of Magna Carta Boulevard.  (On April 28, 2008 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.)

E.0

Items for Individual Consideration

E.1

Board and Commission Appointments

None