City Council Development Committee
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · October 27, 2025
Minutes
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,
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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
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Agenda
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
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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
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