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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 18th
day of June, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
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 Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed being absent and with the
following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Monica Hotelling Vice Chair
Beth Tiggelaar Member
David Hallberg Member
Traci Hutton Member
Jason Parker Member
Mark Assaad Alternate Member
Ben Johnson Alternate Member
constituting a quorum, with Member Dennis Luers being absent; with Alternate Member
Mark Assaad participating as a voting member, 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 7:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Item 1. City Council to receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction
regarding updates to the Future Land Use Map.
City Attorney Matthew C.G. Boyle presented this item and answered questions from
Council. He explained the proposed language that would effectively grandfather existing
uses if changes to the Future Land Use Map create inconsistency with existing uses.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow and Planning Technician Lindsay Carey answered
questions from Council.
Council discussed this item.
Motion was made to include the proposed grandfathering clause as part of the adoption
of any future land use map amendments.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Beth Tiggelaar gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 3. Conditional Use Permit CU24-12 and Planned Development Overlay PD24-04
(Floor & Décor)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic reported the applicant has requested to table
the public hearing to the August 20, 2024 joint meeting.
Motion was made to table the public hearing to the August 20, 2024 joint meeting.
Motion: Parker
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hallberg, Hutton, Parker and Assaad
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to table the public hearing to the August 20, 2024 joint meeting.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Item 4. Conditional Use Permit CU24-20 (Texas Gun Experience)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting a conditional
use permit to amend the previously approved site plan CU17-24 (Ordinance No. 2017-
80) that allowed for a single-story, 34,566-square-foot structure for retail gun sales and
an indoor shooting range. This request is specifically to allow for a 4,755-square-foot
expansion to the existing shooting range for additional training space. The subject
property is located at 1901 South Main Street and is currently zoned “CC”, Community
Commercial District.
Director Marohnic answered questions from Council.
Applicant Representative Jared Stanyer described the proposed changes which mostly
includes adding extra training space.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Hotelling
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hallberg, Hutton, Parker and Assaad
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Slechta
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 5. Zoning Change Z24-06 (Peach Street Rezone)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the City proposes a zoning change for 1.87
acres located at 237, 235, 233, 231, 229, 227, 225, 223, 221, 219, 217, 215, 213, 211,
209, and 207 West Peach Street from “R-MF-1”, Multifamily District to “R-3.5”, Two-
Family District; and 2.75 acres located at 503, 511 North Main Street, 217, 211, 205, 125
and 119 Hall Street; and 212, 206, 128, 122, 112 West Peach Street from “R-MF-1”,
Multifamily District to “R-5.0”, Zero-Lot-Line District to realign zoning regulations with
current land uses, duplexes and single-family detached residences.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was one letter of support provided to
the Commission and Council.
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Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Hutton
Second: Parker
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hallberg, Hutton, Parker and Assaad
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Coy
Second: O’Dell
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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.
Item 6. Citizen Comments
Sal DeAngelo, 1944 North Port Court, Grapevine thanked staff for assistance in stopping
commercial vehicles from traveling through his neighborhood and requested signs be
installed.
OLD BUSINESS
Item 7. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-029 to amend the Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 23, Traffic, Article IV, Pedestrians by adding to Section 23-52, relative to
pedestrian safety, and take any necessary action.
This item was discussed and tabled at the April 2, 2024 regular meeting.
City Attorney Boyle updated Council on the changes to the ordinance since the meeting
in April, including the clarification of arterials and main intersections.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2024-029 to amend the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 23, Traffic, Article IV, Pedestrians by adding to Section 23-52,
relative to pedestrian safety, and take any necessary action.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 23,
TRAFFIC, ARTICLE IV, PEDESTRIANS, BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 23-52, STANDING AND WALKING IN CERTAIN
AREAS PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 8. Conditional Use Permit CU24-16 (Office/Warehouse) – City Council to consider
the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-048 relative to an application submitted by
Don Stone requesting a conditional use permit to allow outside storage and to revise
building elevations. The subject property is located at 942 Minters Chapel Road and is
currently zoned “LI”, Light Industrial District.
The public hearing and first reading of this item were held at the May 21, 2024 meeting.
Planning Services Director Marohnic updated Council on this item and reported the
Planning and Zoning Commission approved the conditional use permit at the May 21
meeting. The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a special exception request at the
June 3 meeting.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU24-16 (Office/Warehouse) and
the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-048.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU24-16 TO ALLOW OUTSIDE STORAGE AND
REVISE ELEVATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING 31, 500 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
BUILDING FOR BLOCK 1, LOT 1, 942 MCR ADDITION (942
MINTERS CHAPEL ROAD) IN A DISTRICT ZONED “LI”,
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 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
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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
Mayor Tate announced Council would consider the recommendations of the Planning and
Zoning Commission next.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 26. Conditional Use Permit CU24-20 (Texas Gun Experience)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the conditional use permit with a
vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU24-20 (Texas Gun Experience)
and Ordinance No. 2024-054.
Motion: Slechta
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-054
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU24-120 TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN CU17-24 (ORDINANCE NO. 2017-
080) FOR A SINGLE-STORY, 34,566-SQUARE-FOOT
STRUCTURE FOR RETAIL GUN SALES AND AN INDOOR
SHOOTING RANGE, SPECIFICALLY TO ALLOW FOR A
4,755-SQUARE-FOOT EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING
SHOOTING RANGE FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING SPACE
(TEXAS GUN EXPERIENCE) FOR BLOCK 3, LOT 1,
METROPLACE ADDITION (1901 SOUTH MAIN STREET) IN
A DISTRICT ZONED “CC”, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT 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
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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 27. Zoning Change Z24-06 (Peach Street Rezone)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the Peach Street zoning change with
a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Zoning Change Z24-06 (Peach Street Rezone) and
Ordinance No. 2024-055.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-055
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING ZONING CHANGE Z24-
06, DESCRIBED AS BEING MULTIPLE PLATTED AND
UNPLATTED PROPERTIES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE
A.F. LEONARD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 946 IN THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (237, 235,
233, 231, 229, 227, 225, 223, 221, 219, 217, 215, 213, 211,
209, AND 207 WEST PEACH STREET) MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF
SAID PROPERTY FROM “R-MF-1”, MULTIFAMILY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO “R-3.5”, TWO-FAMILY
DISTRICT; AND MULTIPLE PLATTED AND UNPLATTED
PROPERTIES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE A.F. LEONARD
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 946 IN THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (212, 206, 128,
122, AND 112 WEST PEACH STREET; 503 AND 511
NORTH MAIN STREET; AND 217, 211, 205, 125 AND 119
HALL STREET) MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY
DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE;
ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY
FROM “R-MF-1”, MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
TO “R-5.0”, ZERO-LOT-LINE DISTRICT; CORRECTING
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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 28. Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, 942 MCR Addition
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved final plat with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block
1, 942 MCR Addition.
Motion: Slechta
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
City Council continued consideration of the items in the published order.
Item 9. Consider an amendment to the firework permit for the City’s 2024 Fireworks Show
that will be held on July 4, 2024, and take any necessary action.
City Manager Rumbelow explained that due to the high water levels at the Lake, staff has
been studying alternative locations for the fireworks show, and presented the options that
staff is considering. The first option is south of the Convention Center, the second option
is at the corner of Texan Trail and State Highway 26 near Great Wolf Lodge.
City Attorney Boyle answered questions from Council.
Council discussed the proposed options.
Motion was made to approve the firework permit for the City’s July 4 Fireworks Show
allowing the City Manager to use whichever of the locations as described this evening.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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NEW BUSINESS
Item 10. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-051 providing for the issuance and sale of City
of Grapevine, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2024 in a principal amount not to exceed $36,700,000; awarding the sale thereof; levying
a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying
agent/registrar agreement; approving the official statement; approving a bond counsel
engagement letter; and take any other necessary action.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn presented this item stating the bonds will be used for
improvements to the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, storm drainage
improvements, and repairs to the Service Center. The sale took place at a coupon rate
of approximately 5% with an effective interest rate of 3.75% for 20-year bonds.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2024-051 providing for the issuance and
sale of City of Grapevine, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2024 in a principal amount not to exceed $36,700,000; awarding the sale thereof;
levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying
agent/registrar agreement; approving the official statement; approving a bond counsel
engagement letter; and take any other necessary action.
Motion: Rogers
Second: O’Dell
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-051
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF $34,545,000 CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS COMBINATION
TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION,
SERIES 2024; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; LEVYING A
TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING A BOND COUNSEL
ENGAGEMENT LETTER; AND ENACTING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO
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 one requested to remove any items from the consent agenda.
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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 a firework permit for Fellowship Church Independence Celebration
fireworks display to be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of the requested permit for a 13-minute
fireworks display at Fellowship Church on June 29.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 12. Consider the renewal of an annual workforce management cloud hosting with
Kronos, Inc.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the renewal of an agreement for cloud
hosting for the Fire Department’s payroll software for an amount not to exceed $20,669.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 13. Consider the award of an annual contract for depository banking services with
JP Morgan Chase Bank.
Chief Financial Officer Strawn recommended approval of the annual contract for
depository banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 14. Consider the purchase of an electric utility cart from Metro Golf Cars, Inc. to
promote the Litter Ends with Us program throughout Lake Parks as part of the awarded
funding received through the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ FY 2024/FY
2025 Regional Solid Waste Program Local Implementation Project and Ordinance No.
2024-052 to appropriate the funds.
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Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the purchase of a
utility cart for an amount not to exceed $16,387 using grant funds awarded from the North
Central Texas Council of Government and appropriated in Ordinance No. 2024-052.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-052
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, INCREASING ESTIMATED
RECEIPTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,681 IN THE GRANTS
FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS
THROUGH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION
OF $42,681 IN THE GRANT FUND; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 15. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-053 rescinding Ordinance No. 2022-089 that
created Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL22-06 located at 201 Ball Street.
Planning Services Director Marohnic recommended approval of the ordinance to rescind
Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL22-06. This property at 201 Ball Street located within
Heritage Park/Botanical Gardens was landmarked in 2022 with the plan that the historic
Bushong Cabin would be moved to this location. However, the City has now decided to
move the cabin to 201 South Main Street near the Torian Cabin. Therefore, the HL22-06
Historic Landmark Subdistrict created in Ordinance No. 2022-089 is no longer needed.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-053
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
2022-089 A HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL22-
06; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING
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TO SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Item 16. Consider the purchase renewal of Flock camera access from Flock Safety.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin recommended approval of the renewal of the Flock Safety
license plate reader services for a total amount not to exceed $18,336.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 17. Consider the purchase of Motorola mobile radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of seven mobile radios for
police vehicles for an amount not to exceed $32,436.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 18. Consider declaring certain property as surplus property and authorizing their sale
through public auction.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval to declare miscellaneous
surplus items as surplus and authorizing their sale through private auction.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 19. Consider an annual contract for carpet and tile flooring services from RCS
Flooring Servicers, LLC.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the annual contract to establish
fixed annual pricing for carpet and title repair and replacement on an as-needed basis for
an annual estimated amount of $100,000.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 20. Consider contracts for ground-based mosquito control services with Municipal
Mosquito and Vector Disease Control International.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the contracts to established fixed
pricing for mosquito control ground spraying services on an as-needed basis for an
annual estimated amount of $36,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 21. Consider the purchase of three automotive lifts and installation from All Tex
Capital Equipment.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of three automotive list stations for
an amount not to exceed $26,664.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 22. Consider professional services contracts for maintenance repairs at the Water
Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant and lift stations with Central Industries and
Alltech Engineering Corporation.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval for contracts to include labor,
equipment and maintenance services at the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants on
an as-needed basis for an annual estimated amount of $200,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 23. Consider the purchase of materials from Graybar and electrical services from
Humphrey & Associates, Inc for replacement of the electrical control cabinets at the Hilton
Lift Station.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of materials and
services for replacement of the electrical control cabinets at the Hilton Lift Station for an
estimated amount of $275,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 24. Consider the purchase of pump repair services and motor replacement for
Transfer Well 7 at the Water Treatment Plant.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of pump repair
services and motor replacement for an estimated amount of $45,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 25. Consider the minutes of the May 21 and June 4, 2024 Regular City Council
meetings.
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: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Motion: Coy
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Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 16th
day of July, 2024.
APPROVED:
___________________________
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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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 2nd
day of July 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Duff O’Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, with Mayor William D. Tate and Council Member Chris Coy being
absent, and with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Matthew C. G. Boyle City Attorney
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Suzanne Le Asst. to the City Secretary
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Item 1. Executive Session
Mayor Pro Tem Freed 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.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 7:04 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:28 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Pro Tem Freed 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
Jonathan Cook, Associate Pastor at Grapevine First Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Troop 7 posted the Colors and led the Pledges of Allegiance.
Item 4. Citizen Comments
Daniel Bennett, 408 Pemberton Street, White Settlement addressed changes that have
been made to the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board (TARB).
PRESENTATIONS
5. Planning Services Director to update Council on legislative updates regarding Zoning
Ordinance amendments.
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic updated Council on legislative changes
regarding Zoning Ordinance, and answered questions from Council.
Council discussed this item.
Council did not take any action on this item.
6. Planning Services Director to present and discuss possible amendment to the City of
Grapevine’s Code of Ordinances regarding regulating mobile food units (MFUs).
Planning Services Director Marohnic highlighted possible amendments to the City’s Code
of Ordinances to improve regulations of mobile food units and answered questions from
Council.
City Manager Rumbelow answered questions from Council.
Council discussed this item.
Council did not take any action on this item.
7. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation recognizing July 13, 2024, as Amon G. Carter
Day.
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Mayor Pro Tem Freed presented the proclamation recognizing a play based on the life of
Amon G. Carter that will be held July 13 and 14 at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine.
Council did not take any action on this item.
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. 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 purchase of replacement wireless access points and network
switches for multiple City buildings from ePlus Technology Inc.
Chief Information Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval for the purchase of
replacement wireless access points at the Public Safety Building, Oak Grove
Baseball/Softball, CVB building, and The REC. It also includes replacing end of life
network switches at The REC, Library, and Golf Course for an estimated amount of
$875,086.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Freed, Rogers, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Item 9. Consider Resolution No. 2024-010 authorizing an application of a fiscal year
2025 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.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended authorizing an application of a fiscal year 2025
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.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Freed, Rogers, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN FY2025 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC
SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT
(4790502) ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHEAST FIRE
DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION (NEFDA) AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 10. Consider the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook computers from DFW
Communications, Inc.
Fire Chief Brown recommended the purchase Panasonic Toughbook computers from
DFW Communications, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $37,292.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Freed, Rogers, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Item 11. Consider the purchase of stair climbers for The REC from Team Marathon
Fitness.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended the purchase of stair climbers
for The REC from Team Marathon Fitness in an amount not to exceed $22,412.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Freed, Rogers, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Freed, Rogers, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
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Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 16th
day of July 2024.
APPROVED:
___________________________
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Suzanne Le
Assistant to the City Secretary
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