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February 23, 2021, in accordance with Section 551.0411 of the Texas Government
Code.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
A VINE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
T E ,X A s TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
s ; GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
In accordance with Orders of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, the
Grapevine City Council meeting was conducted by telephone. Members of City Council
and the Planning and Zoning Commission were present in person in the City Council
Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street.
Members of the public were invited to participate by telephone by a number posted on
the agenda. The meeting was live streamed on the City's website.
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 23rd
day of February, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street, with the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Duff O'Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
BJ Wilson Vice Chairman
Monica Hotelling Member
Jim Fechter Member
Beth Tiggelaar Member
Dennis Luers Member
Traci Hutton Member
David Hallberg Alternate Member
constituting a quorum, and the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Call to Order
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Item 1 . Executive Session
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would recess to the City Council Conference
Room to conduct a closed session regarding:
A. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, Historic Preservation
(608 South Dooley Street) and the 185 acres) pursuant to Section 551 .072,
Texas Government Code.
B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting
economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551 .087, Texas
Government Code.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 7:05 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:20 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to Sections 551 .072 or 551 .087.
In regards to Section 551 .072, City Manager Bruno Rumbelow requested Council
approve the sale of 608 South Dooley and authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents and to take all other necessary action.
Motion was made to approve the sale of 608 South Dooley and authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents and to take all other necessary action.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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In regards to Section 551 .072, City Manager Rumbelow requested Council approve the
sale of Dallas Road right-of-way to Frost Bank and authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents and to take all other necessary action.
Motion was made to approve the sale of Dallas Road right-of-way to Frost Bank and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and to take all other
necessary action.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chairman B.J. Wilson delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 3. Zoning Application Z21-01 (727 East Wall Street) and Final Plat for Lot 1 , Block
1 , Tin Barn Wall Addition
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing opened.
Development Services Assistant Director Ron Stombaugh reported the applicant,
Windrose Land Surveying, was requesting to rezone 0.226 acres from "HC" Highway
Commercial District to "R-7.5" Single Family District for the development of one single
family lot.
Applicant Neal Cooper was present to answer questions, but there were no questions
from the Commission or Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Luers
Second: Wilson
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, Luers, and Hutton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 4. Conditional Use Permit CU21-01 (HTeaO) and Final Plat for Lot 1 , Block 1 ,
HTEAO No. 1 Grapevine
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing opened.
Development Services Assistant Director Stombaugh reported the applicant, Rogue
Architects, was requesting a conditional use permit to allow a drive through restaurant
with outside dining, outdoor speakers and a 20-foot pole sign. The subject property is
located at 1113 West Northwest Highway and is currently zoned "HC" Highway
Commercial District. This is the first reading of this item. The second reading will be on
March 16 dependent on consideration of the Board of Zoning Adjustment on March 1 .
Applicant Todd Bockenfeld presented this item and answered questions from the
Commission and Council. Applicant Ryan Stafford answered questions from the Council.
Linda Ratliff, 220 Blevins Street, Grapevine spoke in opposition to this item.
There was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Hutton
Second: Hotelling
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, Luers, and Hutton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Coy
Second: O'Dell
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
The Planning and Zoning Commission recessed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Conference Room, Second Floor, to consider published agenda items.
City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to consider published
business.
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Item 5. Citizen Comments
There were no requests to speak during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 6a. Emergency Management Coordinator to present winter storm briefing.
Emergency Management Coordinator, Matt Feryan, explained the weather conditions
that led to the winter storm that occurred during the week of February 14. He updated
Council on the City's response and provided information for citizens to receive recovery
assistance.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck and Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Mitchell
answered questions.
City Manager Rumbelow updated Council on the steps that will be taken to assist
residents with water issues including plumbing repairs and utility billing.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Mayor Tate announced Council would consider the recommendations of the Planning and
Zoning Commission next.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 21 . Zoning Application Z21-01 (727 East Wall Street)
Development Services Assistant Director Stombaugh reported the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the zoning change with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Zoning Application Z21-01 for 727 East Wall Street and
Ordinance No. 2021-008.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING ZONING CHANGE Z21-
01 (727 EAST WALL STREET) ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT
OF THE A.F. LEONARD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 946,
DESCRIBED AS BEING A TRACT OF LAND LYING AND
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BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF
SAID PROPERTY FROM "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT;
CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP;
PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO
SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC
INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE
DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT
THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 22. Final Plat for Lot 1 , Block 1 , Tin Barn Wall Addition
Development Services Assistant Director Stombaugh reported the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the final plat with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat for Lot 1 , Block 1 ,
Tin Barn Wall Addition.
Motion: Slechta
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 23. Conditional Use Permit CU21-01 (HTeaO)
Development Services Assistant Director Stombaugh reported the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the conditional use permit with a vote of 7-0, with the condition
they would remove the speakers.
Motion was made to approve the first reading of Conditional Use Permit CU21-01 for
HTeaO and Ordinance No. 2021-009, including the condition they remove the speakers.
Motion: Freed
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU21-01 TO ALLOW A DRIVE THROUGH
RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE DINING, OUTDOOR
SPEAKERS AND A TWENTY FOOT POLE SIGN IN A
DISTRICT ZONED "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT FOR LOT 1 , BLOCK 1 , HTEAO NO.1
GRAPEVINE (1113 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY)ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN APPROVED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73
AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND
SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 24. Final Plat for Lot 1 , Block 1 , HTEAO No. 1 Grapevine
Development Services Assistant Director Stombaugh reported the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the final plat with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat of Lot 1 , Block 1 ,
HTeaO No. 1 Grapevine.
Motion: Freed
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Council considered Item 6b next.
Item 6b. Fire Chief to present EMS Simulation Lab located at the new Fire Station No. 2.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown showcased the EMS Simulation Lab and the trauma training
mannequin the Fire Department would like to purchase in order to provide more complete
training.
Council did not take any action on this item.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item 7. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Colleyville for the design and
construction of Roberts Road, for the operation of public water facilities, Ordinance No.
2021-007 appropriating funds, and take any other necessary action.
Public Works Director Beck presented this item to Council. The first agreement
addresses the construction of Roberts Road through the City of Colleyville into Grapevine
extending to the north side of the Birch Avenue intersection for an estimated amount of
$205,000.
The second agreement addresses the replacement of the emergency water
interconnection at the city limit line for an estimated amount of $195,000.
Motion was made to approve the Interlocal Agreements with the City of Colleyville and
Ordinance No. 2021-007, appropriating funds.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $205,000 IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT
STREET FUND AND $195,000 IN THE UTILITY
ENTERPRISE CAPITAL FUND; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and were acted upon as one
business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request
that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council
for full discussion. There were not any requests to remove an item from the consent
agenda.
Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 8. Consider appointment of Jason Parker to serve an unexpired term as an Alternate
Member on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Council Member Chris Coy recommended appointing Jason Parker to serve as an
Alternate Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire this year.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 9. Consider the purchase of personal protective equipment from North America Fire
Equipment Company, Inc.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the purchase of personal protective
equipment (bunker gear) for an amount not to exceed $26,805.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 10. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for medical control services with
BEST EMS.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contract for medical
control services with BEST EMS due to their affiliation with Baylor Scott & White Medical
Center for an amount not to exceed $32,883.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 11 . Consider the sole source purchase of restoration services for the restoration of
a 1928 model fire truck from Moreno Custom Upholstery.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the purchase of restoration services for an
amount not to exceed $28,000. The services will include repairing the body, restoring the
running boards, restoring the tailboard, repainting, reupholstering and lettering the
apparatus.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 12. Consider the purchase of VMware software license maintenance from SHI
Government Solutions.
Chief Technology Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval of the purchase of
VMware software license maintenance for the virtual desktop and virtual server
infrastructure environment for an amount not to exceed $76,853.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 13. Consider the renewals of annual contracts for the purchase of masonry services
with Chibli Stone Works, Inc., Caststone Solutions Co. and Austin Masonry Construction.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the renewal of the
annual contract for the purchase of masonry services for an estimated annual amount of
$100,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 14. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for aquatic maintenance services
with Century Pool Service.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the renewal of the
annual contract for aquatic maintenance services for City aquatic facilities and fountains
in an annual estimated amount of $40,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 15. Consider the purchase of a new filtration system for Pleasant Glade Pool from
Sunbelt Pools.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the purchase of a
filtration system for Pleasant Glade Pool for an amount not to exceed $60,086.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 16. Consider the purchase of police equipment and supplies from GT Distributors,
Inc.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of 110 Glock Model
17, Gens, 9mm pistols and associated accessories for a total amount of $137,357.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 17. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford
for the formation of the Mid-Cities Drug Task Force.
Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement to form the Mid-
Cities Drug Task Force with the Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 18. Consider the purchase of fiber optic cable from Senior Consultants, Inc.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of fiber optic cable
to be installed as part of the fiber project for an amount not to exceed $73,575,
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 19. Consider the purchase of a Husqvarna 26" concrete saw from Kirby Smith
Machinery.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of a concrete saw
for a total amount not to exceed $32,087.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 20. Consider the minutes of the February 2, 2021 Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 2nd
day of March, 2021 .
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
In accordance with Orders of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, the
Grapevine City Council meeting was conducted by telephone. Members of City Council
were present in person in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street.
Members of the public were invited to participate by telephone by a number posted on
the agenda. The meeting was live streamed on the City’s website.
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 2nd
day of March, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Duff O’Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Call to Order
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed
session relative to:
A. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Fire (2801 Panhandle Drive, 2627
Briarwood Drive) Public Works, and the 185 acres), pursuant to Section
551.072, Texas Government Code.
B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting
economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas
Government Code.
City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take
any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 6:55 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:40 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to Sections 551.072 or 551.087.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated there was no action necessary.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Leon Leal delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3. Citizen Comments
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2021, citizens were able to submit a citizen
appearance request form through the City’s website.
No requests were received prior to the meeting. There was no one on the phone who
wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
Item 4. City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public input relative to the
proposed 47th Year and 48th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program street reconstruction project.
Mayor Tate opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck presented this item in conjunction with item 5 and
reported the proposed project for the 47th Year and 48th Year Community Development
Block Grant Program is the for the reconstruction of the 600 and 700 blocks of East Worth
Street (from Austin Street to Ruth Street). The City’s match is expected to be $785,000.
Mr. Beck answered questions from Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Freed
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Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 5. Consider authorizing staff to proceed with the application submittal to Tarrant
County for the 47th Year and 48th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program street reconstruction project.
Public Works Director Beck presented this item in conjunction with item 4.
Motion was made to authorize staff to proceed with the application submittal to Tarrant
County for the 47th Year and 48th Year Community Development Block Grant program
street reconstruction project and requiring wording in the contract requiring the contractor
have a full crew working on site every day through both the gas line lowering phase and
the construction phase.
Motion: Freed
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
NEW BUSINESS
Item 6. Consider the purchase of park equipment for the Community Outreach Center
from The Playground, Shade and Surfacing Depot, LLC, Ordinance No. 2021-010
appropriating funds, and take any necessary action.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin presented this item to Council. The purchase includes a shade
structure, picnic tables, updating existing benches and two trash cans for a total amount
not to exceed $26,372. The cost of the equipment will be paid from funds received from
donations to the Community Outreach Center.
Chief Hamlin answered questions from Council.
Motion was made to approve the purchase of park equipment for the Community
Outreach Center and Ordinance No. 2021-010 to appropriate the funds.
Motion: Coy
Second: O’Dell
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
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APPROPRIATION OF $26,372 IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 7. Consider an interlocal agreement with Trinity Metro to meet requirement for
Positive Train Control required insurance coverage.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director P.W. McCallum presented this item to Council.
Federal Positive Train Control standards require the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to
maintain $300 million per occurrence in rail liability insurance coverage. This agreement
will allow the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to piggy-back off of the rail liability insurance of
Trinity Metro. The initial costs included $25,000 to add the GVRR to the policy and an a
one-time $100,000 to establish a claims reserve. The annual costs will be $69,801.25.
Mr. McCallum answered questions from Council.
Motion was made to approve the interlocal agreement with Trinity Metro for Positive Train
Control related insurance coverage.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and were acted upon as one
business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request
that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council
for full discussion. No requests were received to remove any items from the consent
agenda.
Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 8. Consider the sole source purchase of a trauma training mannequin "Trauma Hal"
from Gaumard Scientific.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of the purchase of a trauma training
mannequin for the Simulation Lab located at Fire Station 2 in an estimated amount of
$72,875.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 9. Consider approving and ratifying the emergency purchase repair and
replacement of safety netting and poles at Oak Grove Park from America’s Nationwide
Netting, Inc.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Mitchell recommended approval of the emergency
purchase repair and replacement of safety netting and poles for a total amount not to
exceed $40,000. The four backstop net poles were damaged during the winter storm.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 10. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for parks janitorial services with
PureService Corporation.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the annual contract for
janitorial services to be performed at various parks, medians, rights-of-ways, outdoor
facility hardscaping, open spaces and outdoor athletic complexes for an annual estimated
amount of $300,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 11. Consider a three-year contract renewal for software updates, software support
and software maintenance with Cartegraph OMS Software for the Public Works
Department operations and asset management system.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the contract renewal for software
updates, software support and software maintenance for operations and asset
management for an amount estimated to be $90,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 12. Consider the annual renewal of project management software from
ProjectMates.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the project
management software for an amount of $53,014.66.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 16th
day of March, 2021.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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