Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · April 3, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM
MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2023 AT 3:00 PM
AGENDA
The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Briefing Room, 300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, Texas,
and a quorum of the committee or the presiding member will be physically present. Some members may
participate remotely via video conference.
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker
card.
1. 2022 Clean Prairie Annual Report
2. Aquatic Safety Presentation
3. 29th Quarterly Judicial Report
AGENDA ITEMS
4. Minutes from March 6, 2023 Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee meeting
5. Approve Current and Future Opioid Settlements Which are to be Distributed in Accordance
with the Texas Term Sheet Adopted by Resolution 5244-2021, Including Agreements with
Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Allergan, and Authorize the Execution of Documents Relative
to the Acceptance of Said Settlements
6. Annual Contract to Ensolum for asbestos and mold consulting for an amount not to exceed
$100,000 for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods totaling
$500,000 if all extensions are exercised
7. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS), Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Tobacco Enforcement
Program (TEP), through an Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University up to the amount
of $12,500 for the purpose of compliance-related activities of tobacco retailers. Authorize the
City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded
8. Resolution ratifying a FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the
Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of funding a Crisis
Support Specialist position’s annual salary and fringe benefits in the amount of $60,000 and
authorizing the City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded
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9. A Resolution ratifying a FY 2024 First Responder Mental Health Program grant application to
the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of
providing first responder mental health resources not to exceed $66,000 and authorizing the
City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded
10. Authorize the Grand Prairie Police Department to Participate in the North Texas Internet
Crimes Against Children (“ICAC”) Task Force and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement Relative to the Participation with the City of Dallas, Effective October 1,
2022, and any Future Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement Under Substantially Similar Terms
11. Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 “Animal Services,” by deleting and replacing Section 5-65 –
“Prohibited Sale of Animals,” Providing a penalty clause and a severability clause and
providing an effective date after publication
12. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
Memorandum of Understanding / Interlocal Agreement (MOU/ILA) with Dallas County’s
Office of Information Technology for Law Enforcement data sharing and participation in
Urban Counties’ Techshare Juvenile program
13. A Resolution ratifying a FY 2024 Victim Assistance Program continuation grant application to
the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of
funding two Victim Assistance Coordinator and one Intern positions’ annual salary, fringe
benefits, and training, in the amount of $182,067 and authorizing the City Manager to accept,
reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded
14. Resolution of Support for a Municipal Setting Designation at 2801 E. Park Row, Arlington,
Texas
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Public Safety, Health, and Environment 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
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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 Public Safety,
Health, and Environment Committee agenda was prepared and posted March 31, 2023.
Chiquita Taylor, Assistant City Secretary
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