B.1

Minutes of the August 26, 2008 Special Meeting and the September 2, 2008 Briefing and Regular Session

A 9-0

Approve the Minutes of the August 26, 2008 Special Briefing and Regular Session, and the September 2, 2008 Briefing and Regular Session

B.2

Appointment to Board of Directors for One Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution appointing Councilmember Mark Hepworth to the Board of Directors of TIF #1

B.3

Economic Development Agreement with Crow Holdings

A 9-0

Approve Economic Development Agreement with CHI/Wildlife Land L.P. (Crow Holdings) and Reimbursement from the Tax Increment Financing District One Increment Fund

B.4

Partial Tax Abatement for PPG/CPG/Goelzer Industries, Inc.

A 9-0

Adopt a Resolution  granting a 50%, 5 year Partial Tax Abatement and Incentive Package for PPG/CPG Goelzer Industries, Inc. on ad valorem and business personal property improvements

B.5

Annual City-Wide Radio Communications System Maintenance and Management Agreement

 A 9-0

Approve an agreement with Motorola, a sole source provider, in the amount of $260,238.84 for maintenance and management of the City-Wide Radio Communications System from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009

B.6

Lone Star Trail

A 9-0

Approve Change Order #2 to Northstar Construction, in the net amount of $10,181, for improvements at Lone Star Trail Project.

B.7

Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for traffic signal modifications at Great Southwest Pkwy and IH 20 and Great Southwest Pkwy and Sara Jane

A 9-0

Adopt a resolution authorizing the funding and reimbursement of traffic signal modifications at Great Southwest Pkwy and IH 20 and Great Southwest Pkwy and Sara Jane.

B.8

Tarrant County FY 2009 Renewal Agreements

A 9-0

Approve renewal agreements with Tarrant County for (1) Lake Ridge Parkway - Great Southwest Pkwy. to Joe Pool Lake,  (2) Lynn Creek Parkway - SH 360 to Lake Ridge Pkwy.,  (3)  Great Southwest Pkwy. at Mayfield Road, and (4) Great Southwest Pkwy. at IH 20.

B.9

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 $26,660,000 for City Purposes.

B.10

Cities Aggregation Power Project (CAPP) Long-Term Contract

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance approving a long term Power Purchase Agreement with the Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc.

B.11

Negotiated Resolution Between Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance approving a negotiated resolution between Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy regarding Atmos Energy's rate review mechanism filing in all cities exercising original jurisdiction; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable;  adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; approving Atmos' proof of revenues; and adopting a savings clause.

B.12

JPS Health Network Inter-local Agreement

A 9-0

a. Approve an inter-local agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District for the development of a Grand Prairie Community Health Clinic in the amount of $928,000; and

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Gas Fund Budget

A 9-0

B.13

Inter-local Agreement with Dallas County for Health Services in FY 2009

Authorize renewal of an inter-local government health services agreement with Dallas County at an annual cost of $38,854.

B.14

Inter-local Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for Household Hazardous Waste

A 9-0

Authorize renewal of existing contract with Fort Worth for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste at their Environmental Collection Center.

B.15

Gas Drilling Ordinance Changes

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation," Article XIX, "Gas Drilling and Production," to specify permit review and issuance procedures for gas wells adjacent to city parks and to provide for additional screening requirements during drilling/fracturing operations.

B.16

Trinity River Authority Laboratory Services Contract for Analysis of Water and Wastewater

A 9-0

Authorize renewal of the contract with the Trinity River Authority for analysis of water and wastewater in an amount not to exceed $261,438

B.17

Solid Waste Hauling Contract Amendment

A 9-0

Approve an amendment of the solid waste contract with Grand Prairie Disposal for an increase in the cost of solid waste collection services and an increase in the landfill fee charged to Grand Prairie Disposal.

B.18

Priority Overflow Projects - Engineering Contract

A 9-0

Award an Engineering Contract to Neel-Shaefer, Inc.  for a maximum amount of $194,724, authorize a 5% contingency of $9,736, and a 10% City Engineering and Administration cost of $19,472, a total of $223,932, for the Priority Wastewater Overflow Project

B.19

Robinson Road Well Booster Pump Station

A 9-0

Award an Engineering Contract to Deltatek, Inc. for Engineering Services related to the Robinson Well Booster Pump Station in the amount of $83,685

B.20

Amendment/Change Order No. 2 with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc. on FY 08 Water Main Replacements

A 9-0

a. Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $38,295, with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc. for FY 2008 Water Main Replacements

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

B.21

Change Order No. 7 with Jackson Construction for SH161 Utility Relocations from Oakdale Rd. to Rock Island Rd - Seg 4

A 9-0

a. Approve Change Order No. 7 with Jackson Construction for SH 161 Utility Relocations, Segment 4, in the amount of $33,313

b. Adopt an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvements Project Budget

B.22

City Wide Drainage Master Plan for Joe Pool Lake

A 9-0

a. Approve an Engineering Services Contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for a maximum amount of $243,000, authorize a 5% contingency of $12,150, and a 10% City Engineering and Administration cost of $24,300, for a total of $279,450, for The City Wide Drainage Master Plan – Joe Pool Lake

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

D.0

Public Hearing on Zoning Applications

D.1

S080603 - Site Plan - Grand Prairie Ford (City Council District 1)

T 9-0

Table a request for approval of a Site Plan for the addition of a multi-tenant sign with an L.E.D. message board on 19.51 acres of land. The site is currently zoned Planned Development District 217 (PD-217) and is generally located on the northwest side of the intersection of Beltline Road and Interstate Highway 30.  On August 25, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request by a vote of 9-0.  This case is being appealed per Section 1.11.5.9.C of the Unified Development Code.

D.2

SU080901 -Specific Use Permit - La Quinta Inn and Suites (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Approve a request for approval of a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a hotel within 300 feet of a residentially zoned district. The site is currently zoned Planned Development 30 (PD-30) and is generally located south of  W. Interstate Highway 20 and west of Matthew Road. This property is located in the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District.  On September 8, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.

D.3

SU080902 -Specific Use Permit - 1225 E. Main Street (City Council District 5)

A 9-0

Approve a request for approval of a Specific Use Permit for automotive uses. The site is currently zoned Commercial (C) District and is generally located west of S.E. 14th Street on the south side of Main Street.  The property is located in the Central Business District Three (CBD-3) Overlay District.  On September 8, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.

D.4

Z080701 & CP080701 - Zoning Change and Concept Plan - Farrar Tract (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Approve a request for approval of a zoning change of 73 acres from Agriculture (A) District to a mixed use Planned Development District. The site is generally located north of State Highway 287 along the easterly side of Davis Drive.  On August 4, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.

D.5

Z080901/CP080901 -Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Belt Line Road West Reclamation Area (City Council District 1)

A 9-0

Approve a zoning change for 628.1 acres from parcels currently zoned Planned Development District - 208 (PD-208), Planned Development District - 217 (PD-217), Planned Development District - 39 (PD-39), and Multi-Family Two (MF-2) District to a Planned Development - 217C (PD-217C) for Commercial (C) Uses, General Retail (GR) Uses, Light Industrial (LI) Uses, Multi-Family (MF) Uses, Flood Reclamation Areas and an Entertainment District. The site is generally located on the west side of Belt Line Road north of Interstate Highway 30.  The property is located in the Beltline Road Overlay District and partially in the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District. On September 8, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.  

D.6

Case AV080901- Alcoholic Beverage Sales - Uptown Theater (City Council District 5.)

A 9-0

Approve a variance to the proximity requirement to sell alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption within 300 feet of a church facility as measured by the walking distance between the front door of the Uptown Theater to the front door of the nearest church facility to the west.

E.0

Items for Individual Consideration

E.1

Second Public Hearing and Adoption of the FY 2008/2009 Annual Budget

A 9-0

Adopt resolutions and ordinances:  adopting the FY 2008/2009 Operating Budgets; amending the FY 2007/2008 Operating Budgets; adopting the FY 2008/2009 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Acquisition of rights-of-way for budgeted Capital Improvement Projects; approving the FY 2009/2014 Capital Improvements 5 Year Plan; TMRS Ordinance to remove the statutory maximum contribution limit; Alarm Permits Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions Chapter of the Code of Ordinances; Amending Fees For Residential and Non-Residential Emergency Medical Transport, Mileage and Returned Check Fee; Amending Ordinance 7586 To Temporarily Increase the Number of Authorized Positions Within the Fire Department; approving the fee changes to Water and Wastewater Rate; approving the fee changes to Gas Well fees; and approving the fee changes to Solid Waste

E.2

Vote to Ratify the Property Tax Increase

A 9-0

Ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Budget

E.3

Adoption and Levy of Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, for the Year 2008

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance adopting and levying the ad valorem tax for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 at a rate of $.669998 per $100 of assessed value on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2008, not exempt by law; providing revenues for payment of current municipal expenses, and for interest and sinking fund on outstanding City of Grand Prairie bonds; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

E.4

2008 Tax Rolls

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance approving the 2008 tax rolls resulting in a tax levy in the amount of $65,375,589 based on the Certified Appraisal Roll approved by the Dallas Central Appraisal District, Tarrant Appraisal District and Ellis Central Appraisal District.

E.5

Westchester PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Adopt the Westchester PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; approve PID Advisory Board Membership.

E.6

Whispering Oaks PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 3)

A 9-0

Adopt the Whispering Oaks PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.7

Fairway Bend PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 1)

A 9-0

Adopt the Fairway Bend PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.8

Brookfield PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 4)

A 9-0

Adopt the Brookfield PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.9

Forum Estates PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 4)

A 9-0

Adopt the Forum Estates PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.10

Walingford Village PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 2)

A 9-0

Adopt the Walingford Village PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.11

Lake Parks PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Adopt the Lake Parks PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.12

Peninsula PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate.

E.13

High Hawk PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 6)

A 9-0

Adopt the High Hawk PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.14

Silverado Springs PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 4)

A 9-0

Adopt the Silverado Springs PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.15

Monterrey Park PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 3)

A 9-0

Adopt the Monterrey Park PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.16

Oak Hollow/Sheffield Village PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council Districts 4 and 6)

A 9-0

Adopt the Oak Hollow/Sheffield Village PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.17

Parkview PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 1)

A 9-0

Adopt the Parkview PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.18

Country Club Park PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 3)

A 9-0

Adopt the Country Club Park PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.19

Southwest Village PID - Service Plan - Public Hearing - Assessment Roll and Rate (City Council District 4)

A 9-0

Adopt the Southwest Village PID 5-year Service Plan; adopt an ordinance approving the assessment roll and rate; consider PID Advisory Board Membership

E.20

Country Club Park PID Fish Creek Road Fence Contract (City Council District 3)

A 9-0

Contract with Hawk Construction for a new concrete fence for $107,100 in Country Club Park PID

E.21

Board and Commission Appointments

            Appoint Bryan Jordan to the Housing and Community Improvement Commission with a term to expire July 31, 2010.

A 9-0