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City Council Development Committee

Regular Meeting

Grand Prairie, TX · October 27, 2025

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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM, 300 W. MAIN STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lopez called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. Present Chairman John Lopez Council Member Jacquin Headen Absent Council Member Tony Shotwell CONSENT AGENDA Cheryl De Leon, Deputy City Manager provided a brief summary of the consent agenda items, noting that no motion required on consent agenda item four as it is a duplicate of consent agenda item two. Chairman Lopez asked Council Member Headen if she had questions on any of the consent agenda items. There being none, Council Member Headen moved, seconded by Chairman Lopez to approve consent agenda item one and to recommend approval to Council on consent agenda items two and three. The motion carried unanimously. 1. Minutes of the September 3, 2025 City Council Development Committee Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda 2. Authorize and confirm the dedication of a 1,644 square foot Drainage Easement located on a portion of Lot 1, Big Cedar Ranch Addition in the W. H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126, commonly known address of 4333 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas from Terry J. Wright and Nancy M. Wright to the City of Grand Prairie for anticipated recording costs of the easement and its supporting easement up to $100.00 for a total cost of $100.00; Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all legal instruments necessary for the same Approved on Consent Agenda 3. Ordinance abandoning two adjacent 10 ft Public Utility and Drainage Easements, totaling 0.109 acres on a portion of property replated as Lot 2577-R, Block Q, Lake Ridge Section 20, at 3248 Koscher Drive, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute any and all related documentation necessary for said abandonment Approved on Consent Agenda 4. Authorize and confirm the dedication of a 1,644 square foot Drainage Easement located on a portion of Lot 1, Big Cedar Ranch Addition in the W. H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126, City Council Development Committee – October 27, 2025 Page 1 of 2 commonly known address of 4333 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas from Terry J. Wright and Nancy M. Wright to the City of Grand Prairie for anticipated recording costs of the easement and its supporting easement up to $100.00 for a total cost of $100.00; Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all legal instruments necessary for the same No Action Taken - duplicate of consent agenda item two ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 5. Change Order #3 to Construction Services Contract with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc. for the Carrier Parkway Wastewater Median Improvements Project in the amount of $179,383.00 for Additional Streetlight Support Improvements, bringing the total contract amount to $2,364,139.50 James Bell, Engineering Assistant Director, presented this item to the committee, noting that the change order allows for the installation of streetlighting support improvements on the Carrier Parkway Wastewater Median Improvements project, from Dickey Road to Cherokee Trace. Mr. Bell also provided clarification to the committee regarding their inquiries about the project change orders and the scope of this particular change order. Council Member Headen moved, seconded by Chairman Lopez, to recommend approval of this item to Council as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Approval of an Access Agreement with TEP Barnett USA, LLC to allow for 5,800 linear feet of temporary surface laid water lines to supply water to the Barnes Carpo gas well pad site Jody Cason, Environmental Quality Manager presented this item to the committee, noting that it seeks approval of an Access Agreement with TEP Barnett USA, LLC to allow the installation of 5,800 linear feet of temporary surface-laid water lines for the purpose of fracturing gas wells. Mr. Cason provided additional information on the scope of the project and addressed committee inquiries, advising that TEP Barnett has coordinated with the private property owners regarding outside storage and that the project will not require any lane closures. Chairman Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Headen to recommend approval of this item to Council as presented. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was held. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lopez adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m. Chairman John Lopez City Council Development Committee – October 27, 2025 Page 2 of 2

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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM, 300 W. MAIN STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AT 4:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER STAFF PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. 1. Minutes of the September 3, 2025 City Council Development Committee Meeting 2. Authorize and confirm the dedication of a 1,644 square foot Drainage Easement located on a portion of Lot 1, Big Cedar Ranch Addition in the W. H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126, commonly known address of 4333 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas from Terry J. Wright and Nancy M. Wright to the City of Grand Prairie for anticipated recording costs of the easement and its supporting easement up to $100.00 for a total cost of $100.00; Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all legal instruments necessary for the same 3. Ordinance abandoning two adjacent 10 ft Public Utility and Drainage Easements, totaling 0.109 acres on a portion of property replated as Lot 2577-R, Block Q, Lake Ridge Section 20, at 3248 Koscher Drive, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute any and all related documentation necessary for said abandonment 4. Authorize and confirm the dedication of a 1,644 square foot Drainage Easement located on a portion of Lot 1, Big Cedar Ranch Addition in the W. H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126, commonly known address of 4333 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas from Terry J. Wright and Nancy M. Wright to the City of Grand Prairie for anticipated recording costs of the easement and its supporting easement up to $100.00 for a total cost of $100.00; Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all legal instruments necessary for the same ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 5. Change Order #3 to Construction Services Contract with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc. for the Carrier Parkway Wastewater Median Improvements Project in the amount of $179,383.00 for Additional Streetlight Support Improvements, bringing the total contract amount to $2,364,139.50 6. Approval of an Access Agreement with TEP Barnett USA, LLC to allow for 5,800 linear feet of temporary surface laid water lines to supply water to the Barnes Carpo gas well pad site EXECUTIVE SESSION City Council Development Committee – October 27, 2025 Page 1 of 2 The City Council Development Committee may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following: (1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” (2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” (4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” CITIZEN COMMENTS 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. The views expressed during Citizen Comments are the views of the speaker, and not the City of Grand Prairie or City Council. Council Members are not able to respond to Citizen Comments under state law. ADJOURNMENT The Grand Prairie City Hall is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call 972-237-8035 or email GPCitySecretary@gptx.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Certification In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council Development Committee agenda was prepared and posted October 21, 2025. Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Development Committee – October 27, 2025 Page 2 of 2

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