HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-01 Regular MeetingCITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
6.00 p.m. Dinner - City Council Conference Room
6.30 p.m. Call to Order of City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
6.30 p.m. Executive Session - City Council Conference Room
7.30 p.m. Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed
session relative to:
A. Consultation with and legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation (Muns, et al. v. Grapevine — Cause No. 348-303736-18), pursuant
to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.
B. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, Dallas Road Corridor,
and the 185 acres) pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
C. 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.
REGULAR MEETING: 7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
2. Invocation: Council Member Duff O'Dell
3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 168
CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council
under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. A member of the public may
address the City Council regarding an item on the agenda either before or during
the Council's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Mayor or
upon the consent of the City Council. Citizens will have three (3) minutes to
address Council. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City
Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Junior Hall to present International Festivals and Events Association Hall of Fame
induction trophy that was presented in memory of Gayle Hall, former Director of
Events.
6. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 2, 2022 as National
Arbor Day.
7. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 6-12, 2022 as National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
8. Conduct a Public Hearing relative to the nomination of GameStop, Inc. to the Office
of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise
Project.
9. Consider Ordinance No. 2022-081 to nominate GameStop, Inc. to the Office of
the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise Project,
and take any necessary action.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Consider the purchase of geopolymer rehabilitation services of a 75" X 112" arch
storm sewer line from IPR South Central, Ordinance No. 2022-082 appropriating
the funds, and take any necessary action.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be 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. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager,
or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
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11. Consider an annual contract for third party building inspection services with
Safebuilt. Chief Building Official recommends approval.
12. Consider an annual contract with MCCI, LLC for Laserfiche support services. Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer recommend approval.
13. Consider a fireworks permit for a wedding to take place at Paradise Cove on
Friday, November 11, 2022. Fire Chief recommends approval.
14. Consider a fireworks permit for the 2022 Twinkle Light Boat Parade and Fireworks
at Sand Bass Point Boat Ramp on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Fire Chief
recommends approval.
15. Consider the renewal for emergency notification services with Onsolve, LLC. Fire
Chief recommends approval.
16. Consider the renewal of a three-year contract for telephone services from Frontier
Communications. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval.
17. Consider the approval for the purchase of maintenance and software support from
Unique Digital for the Public Safety Center Data Center. Chief Technology Officer
recommends approval.
18. Consider the purchase of exercise equipment for The REC from Team Marathon
Fitness. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval.
19. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for the purchase of trees and large
shrubs with Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design &
Construction. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval.
20. Consider the renewal of the purchase of Crimes law enforcement computer
software, licenses, system maintenance and services from Sam Houston State
University. Police Chief recommends approval.
21. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with Trinity Metro for improvements to the pre-
emption equipment at the Main Street Rail Crossing and Ordinance No. 2022-083
appropriating funds. Public Works Director recommends approval.
22. Consider the purchase of four Ford police interceptor utility vehicles, three
Chevrolet Tahoes and four Ford F150 crew cab trucks from Silsbee Ford and Lake
Country Chevrolet. Public Works Director recommends approval.
23. Consider the purchase of two Toro Reelmaster mowers from Professional Turf
Products, L.P. Public Works Director recommends approval.
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24. Consider an annual contract for trade services to provide and install mechanical
heat boxes with Entech Sales. Public Works Director recommends approval.
25. Consider the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. City
Secretary recommends approval.
Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001
et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed
to the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session
following conclusion of the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at
Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street and on the City's website on October 28,
2022 by 5.00 p.m. GRAP,,�,10,
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City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 817.410.3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist your needs.
This meeting can be adjourned and reconvened, if necessary, the following regular
business day.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 1st
day of November, 2022 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
Chris Coy Council Member
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Duff O’Dell Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, with Council Member Paul Slechta being absent, 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 6:30 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. Consultation with and legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation (Muns, et al. v. Grapevine – Cause No. 348-303736-18), pursuant
to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.
B. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, Dallas Road Corridor,
and the 185 acres) pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
C. 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.
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The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 6:34 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:32 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to Sections 551.071, 551.072, or 551.087.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated no action was necessary.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Item 2. Invocation
Council Member Duff O’Dell gave the invocation.
Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 168 posted the colors and lead the Pledges of Allegiance.
Item 4. Citizen Comments
Gerald Nokosome, 2947 Columbine Drive, Grapevine requested Council recognize
National Native American Heritage month.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 5. Junior Hall to present International Festivals and Events Association Hall of Fame
induction trophy that was presented in memory of Gayle Hall, former Director of Events.
On behalf of longtime former Director of Events Gayle Hall’s memory, her brother, Junior
Hall, presented the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Hall of Fame
induction trophy to the City.
Luann Chapman reiterated how much Gayle loved the City of Grapevine, festivals and
the IFEA.
Mayor Tate thanked the Hall family and said the City was honored to receive the trophy
in memory of Gale.
Item 6. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 2, 2022 as National
Arbor Day.
Mayor Tate presented the proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith,
who thanked the Council for their support of tree preservation.
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Item 7. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 6-12, 2022 as National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
Mayor Tate presented the proclamation to Police Chief Mike Hamlin who introduced
Animal Services Officers Wes Milner and Hannah Schneider and thanked Council for the
proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
Item 8. Conduct a Public Hearing relative to the nomination of GameStop, Inc. to the
Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise
Project.
Mayor Tate opened the public hearing.
Economic Development Director Larry Holt presented this item to Council, along with item
9. GameStop, Inc. is applying for the Enterprise Zone Program that is designed to
promote job retention and/or creation.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 9. Consider Ordinance No. 2022-081 to nominate GameStop, Inc. to the Office of
the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise Project, and
take any necessary action.
Economic Development Director Holt presented this item when he presented item 8.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2022-081 supporting the nomination of
GameStop, Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism as a
Texas Enterprise Project.
Motion: Freed
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-081
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ORDAINING THE CITY’S
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PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE
PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE
ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
(THE “ACT”), IDENTIFYING AVAILABLE TAX INCENTIVES,
DESIGNATING A LIAISON FOR COMMUNICATION WITH
INTERESTED PARTIES, NOMINATING GAMESTOP, INC.
TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM (“EDT”) THROUGH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (THE “BANK”) AS AN
ENTERPRISE PROJECT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
NEW BUSINESS
Item 10. Consider the purchase of geopolymer rehabilitation services of a 75” X 112” arch
storm sewer line from IPR South Central, Ordinance No. 2022-082 appropriating the
funds, and take any necessary action.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck presented this item to Council. A storm water line in
Countryside Estates is failing and causing structural issues. Staff proposed the lining
project, in an amount of $181,470, to extend the life of the pipe and prevent further issues.
Motion was made to approve the purchase of geopolymer rehabilitation services for a
storm sewer line and Ordinance No. 2022-082 to appropriate the funds.
Motion: Coy
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-082
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $185,000 IN THE STORM DRAINAGE
UTILITY 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Freed requested item 21 be removed from consent. This item was
considered after the remaining consent agenda items.
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Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 11. Consider an annual contract for third party building inspection services with
Safebuilt.
Chief Building Official Don Dixson recommended approval of the contract for building
inspection services for an annual estimated amount of $120,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 12. Consider an annual contract with MCCI, LLC for Laserfiche support services.
Chief Financial Officer Greg Jordan and Chief Technology Officer Tessa Allberg
recommend approval of the contract for Laserfiche support services for an estimated
annual amount of $157,964.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 13. Consider a fireworks permit for a wedding to take place at Paradise Cove on
Friday, November 11, 2022.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of a fireworks display to take place at
approximately 8:00 p.m. on November 11 at Paradise Cove.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 14. Consider a fireworks permit for the 2022 Twinkle Light Boat Parade and
Fireworks at Sand Bass Point Boat Ramp on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of a fireworks display to take place at
approximately 9:00 p.m. on December 3 at Sand Bass Point Boat Ramp.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 15. Consider the renewal for emergency notification services with Onsolve, LLC.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the renewal of emergency notification
services for an amount not to exceed $21,096.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 16. Consider the renewal of a three-year contract for telephone services from
Frontier Communications.
Chief Technology Officer Allberg recommended approval of the renewal of the contract
for telephone services for City offices for an annual estimated amount of $23,170.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 17. Consider the approval for the purchase of maintenance and software support
from Unique Digital for the Public Safety Center Data Center.
Chief Technology Officer Allberg recommended approval of the purchase of UNITY
system maintenance for storage and software of SSD flash storage for an amount not to
exceed $17,858.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Item 18. Consider the purchase of exercise equipment for The REC from Team Marathon
Fitness.
Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval for the purchase of exercise
equipment to replace approximately a third of the cardiovascular equipment at The REC
for a total amount not to exceed $111,813.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 19. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for the purchase of trees and large
shrubs with Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design &
Construction.
Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the renewal of the
contracts to allow for the purchase of trees and large shrubs on an as-needed basis for
an annual estimated amount of $355,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 20. Consider the renewal of the purchase of Crimes law enforcement computer
software, licenses, system maintenance and services from Sam Houston State
University.
Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the renewal of the purchase of law
enforcement computer software, licenses, system maintenance and services for an
amount not to exceed $61,650.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Item 22. Consider the purchase of four Ford police interceptor utility vehicles, three
Chevrolet Tahoes and four Ford F150 crew cab trucks from Silsbee Ford and Lake
Country Chevrolet.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of eleven vehicles
as approved in the FY22-23 Vehicle Replacement budget, for a total amount not to
exceed $715,795.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 23. Consider the purchase of two Toro Reelmaster mowers from Professional Turf
Products, L.P.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of two mowers, in
an amount not to exceed $175,715, to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 24. Consider an annual contract for trade services to provide and install mechanical
heat boxes with Entech Sales.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the agreement to provide and
install mechanical heat boxes as part of the HVAC system at City Hall for an estimated
amount of $40,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 25. Consider the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Council considered item 21 next.
Item 21. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with Trinity Metro for improvements to the pre-
emption equipment at the Main Street Rail Crossing and Ordinance No. 2022-083
appropriating funds.
Public Works Director Beck answered questions from Council and recommended
approval of an agreement with Trinity Metro to install a pre-emption circuit for TEXRail for
the traffic signals at Main Street and Hudgins Street and Main Street and Dallas Road for
an estimated amount of $30,500.
Motion was made to the Interlocal Agreement with Trinity Metro and Ordinance No. 2022-
083 to appropriate the funds.
Motion: Freed
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-083
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $30,500.00 IN THE CAPITAL
PROJECT STREETS FUND; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 15th
day of November, 2022.
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APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
City Secretary