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CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
6:15 p.m. Dinner - City Council Conference Room
6:45 p.m. Call to Order of City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
6:45 p.m. Executive Session - City Council Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 6:45 p.m. - City Council Chambers
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, 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.
C. Personnel relative to City Manager’s performance evaluation pursuant to
Section 551.074, 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: Associate Pastor Jonathan Cook, First Baptist Church
3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance: Scout Troop 1928G
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. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 4, 2023 as National
Arbor Day.
6. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 5-11, 2023 as National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
7. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November as National Native
American Heritage Month.
8. Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Chair Kelly Schwartz to provide update on the
Chamber of Commerce.
9. Chief Building Official to present proposed amendments to the 2021 International
Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, the 2021 International
Mechanical Code, the 2021 International Plumbing Code, the 2021 International
Fuel Gas Code, the 2020 National Electrical Code, the 2018 Swimming Pool and
Spa Code adopted by the State of Texas, and the City of Grapevine Regional
amendments.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Consider Resolution No. 2023-019 authorizing the acceptance of funds for the
Fiscal Year 2024 Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Criminal Justice
Division Grant on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA)
for the First Responder Mental Health Program, Ordinance No. 2023-073 to
appropriate the funds, and take any necessary action.
11. Consider Resolution No. 2023-020 authorizing the acceptance of funds from the
State of Texas Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024, Ordinance
No. 2023-074 to appropriate the funds, and take any necessary action.
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12. Consider an engineering services contract for the design of the Water Treatment
Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Facilities Improvements
Project with Freese and Nichols Inc., Ordinance No. 2023-075 to appropriate the
funds, and take any necessary action.
13. Consider Ordinance No. 2023-076 amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 23 Traffic, Article V Parking, prohibiting parking on the north side of East
College Street from Main Street to Smith Street, and take any other 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.
14. Consider a professional service agreement for the purchase of a fireworks display
for the annual 2024 Fourth of July fireworks show from Illumination Fireworks.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director recommends approval.
15. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for enterprise sourcing services with
Ion Wave Technologies, Inc. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval.
16. Consider for the purchase of two fireworks displays for the Christmas Capital of
Texas Carol of Lights kick-off event on Monday, November 20, 2023 from
Illumination Fireworks. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval.
17. Consider a fireworks permit for the City of Grapevine 2023 Carol of Lights fireworks
display to be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at City Hall. Fire Chief
recommends approval.
18. Consider the purchase of hose assemblies for Fire Stations 2 and 3 from Air
Cleaning Technologies, Inc. Fire Chief recommends approval.
19. Consider the purchase of Netwrix PolicyPak Endpoint Management software from
SHI Government Solutions, Inc. Chief Information Officer recommends approval.
20. Consider the purchase of VEEAM License Migration support and maintenance
from Soccour Solutions. Chief Information Officer recommends approval.
21. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for Laserfiche support services with
MCCI, LLC. Chief Information Officer recommends approval.
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22. Consider the renewal of Campspot Reservation System software at The Vineyards
Campground and Cabins. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval.
23. Consider approving an interlocal agreement with the Tarrant County Public Health
Environmental Health for inspections of food establishments and public pools and
Ordinance No. 2023-077 to amend the City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12 Health and Sanitation to be consistent with Tarrant County
requirements for inspections of food establishments and public pools. Planning
Services Director recommends approval.
24. Consider the purchase of law enforcement staffing software from Informer
Systems, LLC. Police Chief recommends approval.
25. Consider the award of Best Value Bid 08-23 for an annual contract for pest control
services with Versacor Pest Solution. Public Works Director recommends
approval.
26. Consider a professional consulting services contract for fleet management
assessment and analysis with Strategic Government Resources (SGR). Public
Works Director recommends approval.
27. Consider a boundary line agreement with the Grapevine Cemetery Association on
property located north of Dove Loop and west of North Dooley Street. Public Works
Director recommends approval.
28. Consider Ordinance No, 2023-078 abandoning a portion of two drainage
easements on separate tracts north of Dove Loop and west of Dooley Street
owned by Grapevine Cemetery. Public Works Director recommends approval.
29. Consider the ratification of the emergency purchase of a valve for the raw water
vault from Rangeline Utility Services LLC. Public Works Director recommends
approval.
30. Consider a contract for electrical engineering consulting services for the design of
the installation of a standby generator at the Water Treatment Plant with Gupta &
Associates, Inc. and Ordinance No. 2023-079 to appropriate the funds. Public
Works Director recommends approval.
31. Consider a contract for electrical engineering consulting services for Train 1, Train
2, and Train 3 improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Gupta &
Associates, Inc. and Ordinance No. 2023-080 to appropriate the funds. Public
Works Director recommends approval.
32. Consider the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular City Council meeting. City
Secretary recommends approval.
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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 November 3, 2023
by 5:00 p.m.
________________________
Tara Brooks, TRMC, CRM
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 7th
day of November, 2023 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 6:45 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, 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.
C. Personnel relative to City Manager’s performance evaluation pursuant to
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
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The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 6:48 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 551.072, 551.087, or 551.074.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow reported that no action was necessary.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Item 2. Invocation
Mayor Tate gave the invocation.
Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Mayor Tate lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Citizen Comments
Dave Miller, 2200 Chatam Hill Street, Grapevine praised the citizens serving in, or who
served in, the Armed Services, and suggested Council create a Hometown Heroes
campaign to hang banners on light poles along Main Street.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 5. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 4, 2023 as National
Arbor Day.
Mayor Tate presented the Arbor Day proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Chris
Smith who thanked Council for the recognition and the City’s commitment to trees.
There was no action taken on this item.
Item 6. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 5-11, 2023 as National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
Mayor Tate read the proclamation that was presented to Animal Services Manager
Kristina Valentine, Wesley Milner with Field Services, and Hannah Schneider with Shelter
Services, who thanked Council for the proclamation and updated Council on some of the
Animal Shelter activities.
There was no action taken on this item.
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Item 7. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November as National Native
American Heritage Month.
Mayor Tate read the proclamation. Glenda Price from the Captain Molly Corbin Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation and thanked the
Mayor and Council.
There was no action taken on this item.
Item 8. Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Chair Kelly Schwartz to provide update on the
Chamber of Commerce.
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Chair Kelly Schwartz described the mission of the
Chamber; the Chamber’s committees and efforts in the last three years; and updated
Council on the Chambers’ current programs, activities, and initiatives.
There was no action taken on this item.
Item 9. Chief Building Official to present proposed amendments to the 2021 International
Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, the 2021 International
Mechanical Code, the 2021 International Plumbing Code, the 2021 International Fuel Gas
Code, the 2020 National Electrical Code, the 2018 Swimming Pool and Spa Code
adopted by the State of Texas, and the City of Grapevine Regional amendments.
Chief Building Official Larry Gray highlighted the proposed changes to the various
Building Codes to match current technology and construction standards. He also
explained the updates to the fee schedules. Council will take action on the proposed
changes at the November 21 meeting.
There was no action taken on this item.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 10. Consider Resolution No. 2023-019 authorizing the acceptance of funds for the
Fiscal Year 2024 Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division
Grant on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) for the First
Responder Mental Health Program, Ordinance No. 2023-073 to appropriate the funds,
and take any necessary action.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown presented this item requesting the acceptance of a grant of
$160,000, on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department Association, that will be used to
establish a resiliency program for the NEFDA municipalities.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2023-019 authorizing the acceptance of
funds for the Fiscal Year 2024 Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Criminal Justice
Division Grant and Ordinance No. 2023-073 to appropriate the funds in the Grant Fund.
Motion: Freed
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Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS THE “GRANT PROGRAM”; AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-073
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, INCREASING ESTIMATED
RECEIPTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000 IN THE GRANTS
FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM DIVISION GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $160,000 IN THE GRANT FUND;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 11. Consider Resolution No. 2023-020 authorizing the acceptance of funds from
the State of Texas Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024, Ordinance
No. 2023-074 to appropriate the funds, and take any necessary action.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin presented this item and answered questions from Council
regarding a grant from that State of Texas Justice Assistance Program that will be utilized
to purchase mobile vehicle barriers in an amount of $105,000.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2023-020 authorizing the acceptance of
funds from the State of Texas Justice Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024
and Ordinance No. 2023-074 to appropriate the funds in the Grant Fund.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS, JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “GRANT
PROGRAM”; AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-074
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT
$105,000 IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM
THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $105,000
IN THE GRANT FUND FOR EXPENDITURES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT WHICH ARE
CONSISTENT WITH THE APPROVED GRANT;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 12. Consider an engineering services contract for the design of the Water Treatment
Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Facilities Improvements Project
with Freese and Nichols Inc., Ordinance No. 2023-075 to appropriate the funds, and take
any necessary action.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck presented this contract to Council regarding the design
of the expansions of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant in an
estimated amount of $2,130,000.
Council discussed this item. Director Beck answered questions from Council.
Motion was made to approve an engineering services contract for the design of the Water
Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Facilities Improvements
Project with Freese and Nichols Inc. and Ordinance No. 2023-075 to appropriate the
funds in the Utility Enterprise Capital Fund.
Motion: Freed
Second: O’Dell
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-075
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $2,130,000 IN THE UTILITY
ENTERPRISE CAPITAL FUND; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 13. Consider Ordinance No. 2023-076 amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 23 Traffic, Article V Parking, prohibiting parking on the north side of
East College Street from Main Street to Smith Street, and take any other necessary
action.
Public Works Director Beck presented this item and answered questions regarding staff’s
proposal to remove on-street parking from South Main Street to Smith Street on the east
side of East College Street.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2023-076 amending the Grapevine Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 23 Traffic, Article V Parking, prohibiting parking on the north side
of East College Street from South Main Street to Smith Street.
Motion: Coy
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-076
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC,
ARTICLE V PARKING, SECTION 23-63 NO PARKING
ZONES; AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC
REGULATION SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
($200.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
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
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that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council
for full discussion. No one requested 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 14. Consider a professional service agreement for the purchase of a fireworks
display for the annual 2024 Fourth of July fireworks show from Illumination Fireworks.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director P.W. McCallum recommended approval of the
agreement for the purchase of fireworks for the 2024 Fourth of July fireworks show in an
amount not to exceed $69,760.50.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 15. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for enterprise sourcing services with
Ion Wave Technologies, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn recommended approval of the annual contract for
software to manage bids and contracts for an amount not to exceed $25,400.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 16. Consider for the purchase of two fireworks displays for the Christmas Capital of
Texas Carol of Lights kick-off event on Monday, November 20, 2023 from Illumination
Fireworks.
Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the purchase of two
fireworks displays for the Carol of Lights for a total amount not to exceed $40,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 17. Consider a fireworks permit for the City of Grapevine 2023 Carol of Lights
fireworks display to be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at City Hall.
Fire Chief Brown recommend approval of a permit for the Carol of Lights to be held on
Monday, November 20.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 18. Consider the purchase of hose assemblies for Fire Stations 2 and 3 from Air
Cleaning Technologies, Inc.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the purchase of hose assemblies, for a total
amount not to exceed $34,600, to retrofit the diesel exhaust systems at Fire Stations 2
and 3.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 19. Consider the purchase of Netwrix PolicyPak Endpoint Management software
from SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
Chief Information Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval of software for
compliance with Zero-Trust Policy and ransomware protection in an amount not to exceed
$29,988.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 20. Consider the purchase of VEEAM License Migration support and maintenance
from Soccour Solutions.
Chief Information Officer Allberg recommended approval for VEEAM License Migration
and maintenance support for the backup of City data, for an amount not to exceed
$18,000.
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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, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 21. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for Laserfiche support services with
MCCI, LLC.
Chief Information Officer Allberg recommended approval of the annual contract for
Laserfiche support services for an amount not to exceed $178,345.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 22. Consider the renewal of Campspot Reservation System software at The
Vineyards Campground and Cabins.
Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the Campspot
Reservation System for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 23. Consider approving an interlocal agreement with the Tarrant County Public
Health Environmental Health for inspections of food establishments and public pools and
Ordinance No. 2023-077 to amend the City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter
12 Health and Sanitation to be consistent with Tarrant County requirements for
inspections of food establishments and public pools.
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic recommended approval of the interlocal
agreement for inspections of food establishments and public pools and Ordinance No.
2023-077 to amend the City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances as it relates to these
inspections.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
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Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-077
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 12, HEALTH AND
SANITATION; PROVIDING A PENALTY, NOT TO EXCEED
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE
SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 24. Consider the purchase of law enforcement staffing software from Informer
Systems, LLC.
Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of staffing software for an
amount not to exceed $41,100.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 25. Consider the award of Best Value Bid 08-23 for an annual contract for pest
control services with Versacor Pest Solution.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the award of the Best Value Bid
to establish fixed pricing for monthly pest control services of City facilities for an annual
estimated amount of $60,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 26. Consider a professional consulting services contract for fleet management
assessment and analysis with Strategic Government Resources (SGR).
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of a contract, for an estimated
amount of $22,995, to assess the fleet management policies, staffing levels, operations,
and outsourcing efforts
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 27. Consider a boundary line agreement with the Grapevine Cemetery Association
on property located north of Dove Loop and west of North Dooley Street.
Public Works Director Beck recommend approval of the Boundary Line Adjustment
Agreement to clarify minor boundary issues between the cemetery property and right-of-
way along North Dooley Street and Dove Loop.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 28. Consider Ordinance No, 2023-078 abandoning a portion of two drainage
easements on separate tracts north of Dove Loop and west of Dooley Street owned by
Grapevine Cemetery.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the ordinance to reduce an
existing 70’ wide drainage easement to 40’ by abandoning two drainage easements on
the Grapevine Cemetery.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-078
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND VACATING TWO
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(2) TRACTS THAT ARE PART OF A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT ON GRAPEVINE CEMETERY, CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 29. Consider the ratification of the emergency purchase of a valve for the raw water
vault from Rangeline Utility Services LLC.
Public Works Director Beck recommended ratification of the emergency purchase of a
valve for the raw water supply located on the downstream side of the dam for an estimated
amount of $100,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 30. Consider a contract for electrical engineering consulting services for the design
of the installation of a standby generator at the Water Treatment Plant with Gupta &
Associates, Inc. and Ordinance No. 2023-079 to appropriate the funds.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the design of a standby generator,
transfer switch and relocation of the two existing pad mounted transformers for an
estimated amount of $130,000, and an ordinance to appropriate the funds in the Utility
Enterprise Fund.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-079
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $130,000 IN THE UTILITY
ENTERPRISE FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 31. Consider a contract for electrical engineering consulting services for Train 1,
Train 2, and Train 3 improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Gupta &
Associates, Inc. and Ordinance No. 2023-080 to appropriate the funds.
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Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the electrical engineering
consulting services at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for an estimated amount of
$280,000, and an ordinance to appropriate the funds in the Utility Enterprise Capital Fund.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-080
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $280,000 IN THE UTILITY
ENTERPRISE CAPITAL FUND; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 32. Consider the minutes of the October 17, 2023 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: Rogers
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 8:38 p.m.
Motion: Coy
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 5th
day of December, 2023.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
City Secretary