Finance and Government Committee
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · July 13, 2021
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM, 300 W. MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 AT 2:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Internal Audit FY21 3rd Quarter Report
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.
2. Minutes from the June 1, 2021, Finance and Government Committee Meeting
3. Professional services contract with Gaylen Howard Laing Architect, Inc. (GHLA) in the
amount of $69,440 and approve a 5% contingency of $3,472, for a total cost of $72,912 for
architectural services for Epic Central maintenance building
4. Amendment No. 1 with Halff Associates professional service agreement for the Grand Prairie
Landfill-West Fork Trinity River Erosion Protection Improvements in the amount of $88,490
5. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Reinstating Rental Payments for 321 Firehouse GP
LLC located at 321 W. Main Street
6. Authorize Sublease agreement between 321 Firehouse GP LLC and Dimitrios VaGenas LLC
d/b/a “My Kuzina” for a portion of the premises owned by the City and leased to Firehouse
Gastro Park LLC at 321 W. Main Street
7. Authorize payment of $63,741.94 to McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for renewal of Cyber
Liability policy number ESJ0127928264 from Underwriter’s at Lloyd’s of London for the
period of February 4, 2021 through February 4, 2022
8. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Purchase of
gas masks and related accessories from Safeware, Inc., in the amount of $58,023 through a
national interlocal with Omnia Partners
9. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Professional
Services Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $88,000 for Feasibility and
Cost-Effectiveness Study of annexing in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
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10. Amend the FY21 Solid Waste Landfill Replacement Fund Budget; Authorize and confirm the
purchase of an approximate 1.91-acre tract of land located at 3499 IH30 from Gifco Properties,
Inc. in the amount of $22,000 for additional Landfill property
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
11. Contract with Pyro Brand Development LLC for Brand Development of EpicCentral in the
amount of $128,000, plus a contingency amount of 5% for a total project cost of $134,400
12. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Contract with
The Broussard Group (TBG Partners, Inc.) in the amount of $49,500 and approve a 5%
contingency of $2,475, for a total cost of $51,975 for design services for PlayGrand Adventures
– Tranquil Adventures; Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Hill & Wilkinson
General Contractors (H&W) for pre-Construction services for PlayGrand Adventures –
Tranquil Adventures in the amount of $0.00 and approve a Construction Service Fee of 5% to
be applied at a later time to the actual approved construction costs for the work; Contract with
Whirlix Design, LLC in the amount of $132,306 per BuyBoard agreement for playground
equipment; and Contract with Site Source, Inc. in the amount of $45,151 per BuyBoard
agreement for site shade and amenities
13. Construction Management Agreement with Arch-Con Corporation (Arch-Con) in the amount
of $38,910,167 for construction of the dual brand hotel and convention center within the overall
EpicCentral project; owner-controlled contingency in the amount of $1,089,833 and a budget
allowance of $350,000 for potential price escalation of construction materials for a total
funding request of $40,350,000
14. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Change Order 1
with The Nay Company for the construction of Water Utilities Metal Fabrication Shop in the
amount of $252,630
15. Ordinance amending the FY 2021 Red Light Safety Fund; Price agreement for the purchase of
police technology and services from Axon, Inc., through a national interlocal agreement with
Sourcewell, at a first-year cost of $625,000. This agreement will be for one year, with the
option to renew for nine additional one-year periods, totaling $14,650,150 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
16. Agreement regarding Ground Lease with CNP6 Real Estate LLC and Great Southern Bank
17. Intercreditor Agreements for Bolder Adventure Park: Tri-Party Agreement with Bolder One,
LLC and Plains State Bank; Lease Estoppel with Bolder One, LLC, Greater Texas Capital
Corporation, and Lincoln Capital Management
18. Resolution Authorizing Lease with Option to Purchase between Grand Prairie Local
Government Corporation and Zavala’s Barbecue, LLC for 103 SW 5th Street and 151 SW 5th
Street; identify Zavala’s Barbecue, LLC as a business suitable for expansion within the City
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Finance and Government 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 - City Manager's Contract”
(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.
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 8018 or
email Gloria Colvin (gcolvin@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 Finance and
Government Committee agenda was prepared and posted July 9, 2021.
Gloria Colvin, Deputy City Secretary
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