City of Grand Prairie
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
317 West College Street
Grand Prairie, Texas
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
6:30 P.M.
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A.1
Call To Order
Invocation: Brother Grice, Lighthouse Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance to US Flag and to the Texas Flag: Led by Council Member Richard Fregoe
B.0
Consent Agenda
B.1
Minutes of the November 6, 2007 Briefing and Regular Session
Consider the Minutes of the November 6, 2007 Briefing and Regular Session
B.2
Landfill Levee Certification
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Grand Prairie to adopt the Levee Operations and Maintenance Plan for the City of Grand Prairie landfill levee as part of the maintenance plan required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
B.3
Lone Star Libraries Grant
Consider accepting the Lone Star Libraries grant of $27,681 from the Texas State Library for the purchase of videos and electronic database licenses and fees for all three libraries.
B.4
Purchase of Library Materials
Consider approving an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement authorizing the City's Municipal Library to purchase print and non-print materials and selection resources through a cooperative agreement with the Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) for an estimated total amount of $300,000.
B.5
2008 Parks Capital Project Program
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Project Budget and accepting the FY2008 Parks Capital Project Program
B.6
Purchase of Eight Pickup Trucks for Various Departments
Consider approval of the purchase of eight pickup trucks at a cost of $141,136 through a cooperative purchasing program with the Houston-Galveston Area Council
B.7
Purchase of Rotary Mower Unit
Consider authorizing the purchase of one riding rotary mower through Buy Board at a cost of $69,016.24 for the Parks Department Right-of-Way Maintenance Division
B.8
Purchase of Tiburon 24/7 Fire System, Related Hardware and Interface
a.
Consider an upgrade of the Fire Records Management System to Tiburon 24/7 at a cost of $70,500, related hardware at an estimated cost of $24,500, and interface at a cost of $10,710; and;
b.
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget
B.9
Purchase of Two CAF (Compressed Air Foam) Systems
Consider the purchase of two CAF systems to be retro-fitted on two fire engines at a total cost of $68,136 using the HGAC contract
B.10
Renewal Contracts with Dallas County for Fire and EMS Protection in Unincorporated Areas Adjacent to Grand Prairie
Consider contracts with Dallas County for Fire and EMS protection for a one year period with two annual renewals beginning October 1, 2007
B.11
Casting Vote for Membership to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District
Consider approval of resolution casting the vote for Robert Thornton for membership to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District
B.12
Partial Tax Abatement for Sagem
Consider a resolution granting a five-year, 50% partial tax abatement to Sagem Avionics, Inc.
B.13
Purchase of Police Patrol and Municipal Court Vehicles
Consider the purchase of 22 Police Patrol Vehicles and 1 Municipal Court Vehicle from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford at a cost of $508,942.16 through the State of Texas Term Contracts
B.14
Appropriation of Additional Funds for Southgate II Pavement Repairs
a.
Consider an appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $150,000 for Southgate II Pavement Repairs, and;
b.
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget, and;
c.
Approve Two Additional Line Items to Existing Price Agreement with Reliable Paving, Inc
B.15
Developer Agreement with Lowe's Investor Group, Ltd. and Appropriation of Funds for Extra Thick Pavement
a.
Consider a Developer Agreement with Lowe's Investor Group, Ltd. and appropriate $8,330 to be received from the consultant, Freese & Nichols; and
b.
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget
B.16
Easement Abandonment - Lamont Stevenson
Consider an ordinance to abandon unneeded portions of a 10 ft. sanitary sewer easement and a 7.5 ft. utility easement, located at 2903 Alyson Way
B.17
Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Johnson County for Inmate Telephone Service
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Johnson County for inmate telephone service
B.18
Lynn Creek Park Electrical Improvements
Consider a design change order in the amount of $6,462.80, with Scarborough Engineering, Inc.
B.19
Design of Paving and Drainage Improvements for Arkansas Lane and Warrior Trail
Consider an Engineering Services Contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for a maximum amount of $416,800, authorize a 5% contingency of $20,840, and a 10% City Engineering and Administration cost of $41,680, for a total amount of $479,320
B.20
Purchase of Sky Watch Sentinel from ICx Tactical Platforms Corporation
Consider the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel from ICx Tactical Platforms Corporation, a sole source provide for Sky Watch Technology, in the amount of $89,577
B.21
Prairie Paws Adoption Center - Kennel HVAC Upgrade Bids
a.
Consider award of a construction contract to Infinity Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $99,975, and a 5% contingency in the amount of $4,999, for HVAC upgrades to the kennel areas of the Prairie Paws Adoption Center (PPAC), for a total of $104,974; and
b.
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvements Project Budget
B.22
TxDOT Grant - DWI Enforcement
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with TxDOT for DWI enforcement during the Christmas/New Year's, Spring Break, Independence Day, Labor Day and other holiday periods
B.23
Change Order/Amendment No. 9 Kirby Creek/Vineyard Drainage Combined Projects Drainage Projects
a. Consider a Change Order/Amendment No. 9 with Ed A. Wilson in the net amount of $20,642, for construction of Section III - Vineyard Road Drainage Improvements and Section V-Colosseum Way Storm Drain Improvements;
b. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvements Project Budget.
C.0
Public Hearing Consent Agenda
C.1
SU071101 - Specific Use Permit - 1915 Airport Street (City Council District 5)
Consider a request for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a proposed auto holding yard and used car sales. The site is currently zoned Light Industrial-Limited Standards (LI-LS) and is situated within Central Business District No. 3 this site is generally located south of E. Jefferson Street and west of Industrial Avenue. On November 12, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case by a vote of 8-0.
C.2
SU071102 - Specific Use Permit - 422 Richardson Drive (City Council District 5)
Consider a request for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a proposed auto holding yard and used car sales. The site is currently zoned Heavy Industrial District (HI) and is situated within Central Business District No. 4. This site is generally located south of E. Jefferson Street and east of Camden Road. On November 12, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case by a vote of 8-0.
D.0
Public Hearing on Zoning Applications
There are no public hearings on zoning applications.
E.0
Items for Individual Consideration
E.1
Public Hearing and Expansion of Monterrey Park Public Improvement District No. 11 (City Council District 3)
a.
Public hearing and consideration of expansion of Monterrey Park PID to include annexation of the Monterrey Avenue Right-of-Way and Entrance; and
b.
Consider a resolution annexing Monterrey Avenue Right-of-Way and Entrance into Monterrey Park into PID No. 11
E.2
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Municipal Setting Designation Ordinance for 114 NE 28th Street
a.
Conduct Public Hearing for a municipal setting designation for 114 NE 28th Street (Delfasco Forge); and
b.
Consider applicant's request for adoption of an ordinance approving a municipal setting designation for 114 NE 28th Street (Delfasco Forge)
E.3
Great Southwest Parkway Paving and Drainage; Developer Agreement with Parkway-Koll Development
a.
Consider a Developer Agreement with Parkway-Koll Development for the participation in the oversize paving and drainage improvements for Great Southwest Parkway, north of Avenue K, and continuing north approximately 3,000 feet
b.
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Projects Budget
E.4
Board and Commission Appointments
Council may make appointments to vacancies on city boards and commissions
F.1
Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda.
F.2
Adjournment
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Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., the City Council agenda was prepared and posted November 16, 2007.
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Catherine E. DiMaggio, City Secretary