City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · May 21, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE City Hall
300 W. Main Street
Grand Prairie, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall - Briefing Room
The meeting will be held at City Hall, 300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, Texas, and the Mayor or
presiding member will be physically present. Council members may be participating remotely via video
conference.
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Main Street Fest 2024
2. Discuss policy on use of the guest suite at Texas Trust CU Theater
AGENDA REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council 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 551.076 “Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; closed meeting.”
(5) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.”
City Council also reserves the right to discuss any agenda item in closed session when authorized by the
above referenced provisions. Any final action will be taken during open session.
RECESS MEETING
6:30 PM Council Chambers
RECONVENE MEETING
Invocation led by Pastor Brian Loveless of Calvary Baptist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
3. Certificate of Election and Oath of Office for Council Member District Five, Council Member
District Six and Council Member Place Eight at Large
PRESENTATIONS
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4. Certificate of Recognition - Paula T. Owonikoko of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy for
earning the Bobby Bragan Scholarship
5. Proclamation Acknowledging Mental Health Month
CONSENT AGENDA
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this
agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and
submitting a speaker card.
6. Minutes of the May 7, 2024, City Council Meeting
7. Annual contract for street sweeping services to Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC for up
to $141,678.79 annually. This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for four
additional one-year periods totaling $708,393.95 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by
the Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee on 04/09/2024)
8. Annual contract for Employee Benefits Insurance Consulting services from Lockton-Dunning
Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, for $90,000 annually. This contract is for an initial term of
three years, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, for a total of
$630,000 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee
on 05/07/2024)
9. Professional Services Agreement with Focused Advocacy, LLC, for Legislative & Regulatory
Services for a two-year term, at an estimated annual cost of $154,200 and a total of $308,400
over the two-year term of the agreement. Authorize the City Manager to execute any additional
renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations not to exceed $50,000 within a two-year term,
so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation
during the renewal terms.
10. Annual contract to broadcast and archive meetings from Granicus LLC for up to $17,205.50
annually through a Master Cooperative agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System
(TIPS). This agreement will be for three years with no renewals, totaling
$55,318.68 (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
11. Annual Contract for Adobe software subscriptions licensing from Insight Public Sector, Inc in
the estimated amount of $57,707.86 annually through a National Cooperative Agreement with
DIR. This contract will be for one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year
periods, allowing an increase not to exceed 8% with an estimated total of $338,548.99 if all
extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on
05/07/2024)
12. Annual contract with the City of Fort Worth for Motorola Radio System Upgrade Agreement
for one (1) year in the amount of $97,558.26. This contract will be for one year, with the option
to renew for four additional one-year periods, allowing an increase not to exceed 5% with an
estimated total of $539,070.97 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Public Safety,
Health, and Environment Committee on 05/13/2024)
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13. Purchase of diesel generator from Holt/Cat Power Systems in the amount of
$57,836.91 (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee on
05/13/2024)
14. Purchase of 40 Motorola APX6000 P25 Portable radios and 20 Motorola APX8000XE P25
Portable radios for Police and Fire departments from Motorola Solutions in the amount of
$348,919.00 (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee on
05/13/2024)
15. Price Agreement for a Web-based reservation software to be utilized at Loyd Park & Lynn
Creek Park from US eDirect, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyler Technologies, Inc.
through a national cooperative agreement with Sourcewell at an estimated annual amount of
$18,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional
one-year periods totaling $90,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to
execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000 so long as
sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the
renewal terms (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
16. Price Agreement for Loyd Park Golf Cart Lease from Metro Golf Cars through a national
cooperative agreement with Sourcewell Contract #122220-CCR at an estimated annual amount
of $35,856.00. This agreement will be for an initial 48- month term with the option to renew for
two (2) additional 48-month periods totaling $215,136 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize
the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to
$50,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s
obligation during the renewal terms (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on
05/07/2024)
17. Contract with KSA Engineering Group in the amount of $99,400.00 for professional
engineering and building services for the EPIC Recreation Center for mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, fire/life safety and structural system analysis to evaluate existing system relative to
need for replacement (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
18. One-Time purchase of a Modular Office for use of a central office space at Loyd Park from
Mobile Modular Management Corporation, through a national interlocal agreement with
Buyboard for a total of $139,927 (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on
05/07/2024)
19. Contract with Ponder Company, Inc in the amount of $120,000.00 including contingency, for
multipurpose court floor replacement at the EPIC Recreation Center through a national
cooperative agreement with BuyBoard (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee
on 05/07/2024)
20. Purchase of cardio and fitness equipment from Marathan Fitness in the amount of $112,148,
Advanced Exercise in the amount of $16,606.19 and BSN Sports in the amount of $2,842.10
for a total of $131,596.29 for the Summit through national cooperative agreements with
BuyBoard (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
21. Annual contract for plumbing services from The Brandt Companies LLC through a national
inter-local agreement with BuyBoard. This contract will be for one year (up to $175,000
annually) with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods (up to $175,000
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annually), totaling $525,000 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and
Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
22. Purchase one (1) new Freightliner 114SD Plus Hydro-Excavator with Vac-Con System
($590,023.50) for Engineering/Utility Services – Water Distribution from Houston Freightliner
through a Cooperative Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
23. Purchase of Airport Pavement Repair Services from CI Pavement ($56,837.50) through a
National Inter-Local Agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). Work shall
begin on or after June 1, 2024, and be completed no later than July 31, 2024.
24. Reject all bids from RFB #24104 for library mobile app (Reviewed by the Public Safety,
Health, and Environmental Committee on 05/13/2024)
25. Annual Revenue Contract for Inmate Communication System services from Securus
Technologies, Inc., in the annual estimated revenue amount of $25,000. This contract will have
an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods,
totaling $125,000 in estimated revenue (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and
Environment Committee on 05/13/2024)
26. Purchase of emergency vehicle equipment and installation labor services for 12 Police
Department vehicles, from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in the total amount of
$392,230.80, through a national cooperative agreement with Buyboard (Reviewed by the
Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee on 05/13/2024)
27. Contract for Personal Services with Highland Market Research, LLC in the amount not to
exceed $90,000 for administrative coordination, consulting, and proposal submission to the
Texas Event Trust Program (ETF) and Major Event Reimbursement Program (MERP).
Authorize the City Manager to execute any additional renewal options with aggregate price
fluctuations not to exceed $50,000 within a one-year term, so long as sufficient funding is
appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
(Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 05/21/2024)
28. Resolution Establishing a Public Hearing Date of July 16, 2024 to Consider the Land Use
Assumptions (LUA) and Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for the City of Grand Prairie’s
Water and Wastewater Service Area
29. Ordinance amending the FY 2023/2024 Operating budget in the Airport Fund; Annual Contract
for Aviation Fuel from AvFuel Corporation (up to $1,300,000.00 annually). This Contract will
be for one year with the option to renew for (4) Four additional one-year periods totaling
$6,500,000.00 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and
Environmental Committee on 05/13/2024)
30. Ordinance amending the FY 2023/2024 Operating Budget for the Tree Preservation Fund;
Construction contract with EarthWorks, Inc. for The Summit Landscape and Irrigation
Replacement construction in the amount of $282,313.28 plus a 5% contingency in the amount
of $14,115.66 for a total project cost of $296,428.94 (Reviewed by Finance and Government
Committee on 05/07/2024)
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31. Ordinance adopting the Housing Administration (Fund 3001) and Housing Choice Voucher
(Fund 3002) operating budgets for calendar year 2024 and Fiscal year 2023-2024
32. Ordinance amending the FY 2023/2024 Approved Budget for the Capital Improvement
Budgets (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 05/07/2024)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
33. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26,
“Utilities and Services” relating to fees for water and wastewater
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
34. STP-24-03-0014 - Site Plan Amendment– Walmart #4503 - 2650 S Hwy 161 (City Council
District 2). Site Plan Amendment for an existing retail development on 19.62 acres. Lot 1,
Block A, Bush & Pioneer Centre, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County addressed as 2650 SH-
161 (On April 22, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a
vote of 7-0)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
35. SUP-24-02-0007 - Specific Use Permit - Registered Group Home at 326 Swallowtail Court
(City Council District 6). Specific Use Permit for a registered group home on 0.16 acres. Lot
16, Block A, Westchester Glen Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, zoned Planned
Development (PD-245), and addressed as 326 Swallowtail Court (On April 22, 2024, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1)
36. SUP-24-03-0013 - Specific Use Permit - Fiesta Kids Play (City Council District 2). Specific
Use Permit request for a Special Event Center in an existing commercial lease space at Carrier
Towne Crossing. Lot 5, Block 1, Carrier Towne Crossing Addition, City of Grand Prairie,
Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-223, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay, and addressed as 594
W. IH 20, Suite 235 (On April 22, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval by a vote of 7-0)
37. ZON-24-02-0006 - Zoning Change - Private Card Room for Palace Poker (City Council
District 1). Amendment to PD-217 to create a definition of a Private Card Room and amend the
uses permitted within PD-217 to allow a Private Card Room with City Council approval of a
Specific Use Permit. Tract 31, Michael Farrans Survey, Abstract, No. 469, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-217, within IH 30 Corridor Overlay District, and
addressed as 401 E Palace Pkwy (On April 8, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial by a vote of 8-0)
38. SUP-24-02-0008 - Specific Use Permit - Private Card Room for Palace Poker (City Council
District 1). Specific Use Permit for a Private Card Room on 7.92 acres. Tract 31, Michael
Farrans Survey, Abstract, No. 469, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-217,
within IH 30 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 401 Palace Pkwy (On April 8, 2024,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 8-0)
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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
For those who wish to submit a presentation to the City Council for consideration, please submit those to
GPCitySecretary@gptx.org no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, or you may bring paper
copies of your presentation and submit along with your completed speaker card to the clerk's desk at the
time of your arrival.
Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
meeting agenda was prepared and posted May 17, 2024.
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Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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request an accommodation.
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