Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · September 16, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 AT 4:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Emergency Response Presentation
2. Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Update
3. Lead and Copper Federal Rule Revisions
CONSENT AGENDA
Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker
card.
4. Minutes of August 12, 2024, Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee Meeting
5. Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of Funding from the HEB Our
Texas, Our Future Grant through Keep Texas Beautiful in the Estimated Amount of $2,343.97
for an Automated Drip Irrigation Installation Project at the Haven Community Garden Fruit
Tree Orchard; Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City and Execute
Documents Relative to the Grant
6. Amend the Wrecker and Towing Services Contract with Dave’s Hi-Way Wrecker Service to
Increase the Amount Authorized for the Period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024
by $191,760.37
7. Contract for FY 25 Laboratory Services with Trinity River Authority in an amount not to exceed
$273,000 for analysis of water, wastewater, and stream samples
8. Award a Professional Services Contract to NewGen Strategies and Solutions in an amount not
to exceed $108,000 for garbage and recycling franchise agreement rates and terms negotiation
9. Professional Services Contract with Weaver Consultants Group for Landfill Gas Control and
Collection System Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance (up to $53,400 annually) for one
year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling up to $267,000, if all
extensions are exercised
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
10. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Article VIII “Smoking” by Amending Sections 13-131,
13-134, 13-137, and 13-138 of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances to Clarify Places Where
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Smoking is Permitted and Align Age Restrictions with State Law; Providing a Penalty Clause,
Savings Clause, and Severability Clause; Providing an Effective Date After Publication
11. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Chapter 26,
Utilities and Services, of the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by
Amending Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal,” Sections 26-113 Residential Fees,
and 26-115 Commercial Fees; Making This Amendment Cumulative; Repealing All
Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing a Savings Clause, Severability Clause, and a
Penalty Clause; and Providing
12. First of Two Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Solid Waste Collection Franchise
Agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to
Provide for a Rate Increase on Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Services (Reviewed at
the Budget Workshop on August 14, 2024)
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
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 on September 13, 2024.
Candis Jones, Assistant City Secretary
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