HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-15 Joint Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
A VINE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
T E h a s TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
7.00 p.m. Dinner— City Council Conference Room
7.30 p.m. Joint Regular Meeting — City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. — City Council Chambers
1 . Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Leon Leal
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Due to a lack of completed submittals for this meeting, there are no joint public hearings
with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
2. 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.
PRESENTATION
3. Staff to present an update on Hudgins Utility Project and Restroom Expansion at
the Heritage Center.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Consider Ordinance No. 2026-067 adopting ad valorem tax rate of 0.226817 per
$100 valuation for tax year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 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request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City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.
5. Consider Resolution No. 2026-018 concerning a Rate Review Mechanism
settlement with Atmos Energy Corporation Mid-Tex based on the recommendation
of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. City Manager recommends approval.
6. Consider the annual maintenance renewal for INCODE, the Municipal Court
software, with Tyler Technologies. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval.
7. Consider a safety and loss control contract with Commercial Risk Services.
Director of Human Resources recommends approval.
8. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for cyber liability insurance coverage with
AXA XL Insurance. Director of Human Resources recommends approval.
9. Consider an annual policy for Workers' Compensation insurance coverage with
TML Risk Pool. Director of Human Resources recommends approval.
10. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for property and casualty insurance
coverage with Travelers Insurance. Director of Human Resources recommends
approval.
11 . Consider an annual policy for medical and RX stop loss insurance from HCC Life
Insurance Company. Director of Human Resources recommends approval.
12. Consider the purchase of a library automatic sorter with Lyngsoe Systems. Library
Director recommends approval.
13. Consider the purchase of a drone light show for the Merry and Bright Christmas
Drone Show from Sky Elements, LLC. Director of Parks and Recreation
recommends approval.
14. Consider the purchase of thermal imaging cameras with Z-Bar Supply Company.
Police Chief recommends approval.
15. Consider a Professional Services Agreement with Del Carmen Consulting, LLC for
annual racial profiling compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) compliance, and professional consulting services. Police Chief
recommends approval.
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16. Consider renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Worth for
participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Program. Director of Public
Works recommends approval.
17. Consider the purchase of a Rexa valve actuator at the Water Treatment Plant from
Rexa Inc. Director of Public Works recommends approval.
18. Consider the purchase of electric actuators for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
from Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. Director of Public Works recommends approval.
19. Consider an annual contract for the purchase of pavement marking services with
Stripe-A-Zone, Inc. Director of Public Works recommends approval.
20. Consider the purchase of fencing replacement and repairs at Minters Chapel and
Foxfire Lift Stations from Ware Fencing LLC. Director of Public Works
recommends approval.
21 . Consider the purchase of gate and fencing for the Wastewater Administration
Building from Ware Fencing LLC. Director of Public Works recommends approval.
22. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for water and wastewater analysis
services from the Trinity River Authority of Texas. Director of Public Works
recommends approval.
23. Consider Resolution No. 2026-019 approving the Tarrant County contract with
Pyramid Contracting of Texas, LLC for the 51st Year Community Development
Block Grant street reconstruction project and Ordinance No. 2026-068
appropriating funds. Director of Public Works recommends approval.
24. Consider the minutes of the May 19, 2026 regular 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
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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 September 9,
2026 by 6:00 p.m.
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Tara Brooks Q I +x
City Secretary s a
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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
48 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.
At this meeting the City Council will discuss the FY 2027 Budget. Information below
reflects the estimated property tax bill of the median value homestead using:
Current Adopted Tax Rate
FY27 No New Revenue Rate
FY27 Proposed Budget Rate
Fiscal Year(Tax Year) [Homestead
edian-Valued Tax Rate Per $100 of Estimated
Value Property Tax Bill
FY 2025-2026 (TY 2025) $397,600 Adopted 2025 Tax Rate: $943.22
0.237228 _
FY 2026-2027 (TY 2026) $376,668 2026 No New Revenue $854.35
Tax Rate:
$0.226817
FY 2026-2027 (TY 2026) Proposed 2026 tax rate
$376,668 based on the proposed $854.35
budget for 2026-27:
0.226817
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Conference Room
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Commission
under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with the staff. A member of the public may address the
Commission regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the
Commission’s consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman
or upon the consent of the Commission. In accordance with the Texas Open
Meetings Act, the Commission is restricted in discussing or taking action during
Citizen Comments.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Planning and Zoning Commission to receive a report, hold a discussion, and
provide staff direction regarding potential amendments to maximum height in feet,
floors, and stories in Subsection 22.I., Maximum building height of Section 22, “R-
MF”, Multifamily District Regulations; Subsection 23.I., Maximum building height,
of Section 23, “LB”, Limited Business District; Subsection 23A.I., Maximum
building height of Section 23A., “GV”, Grapevine Vintage District Regulations;
Subsection 24.I., Maximum building height, of Section 24, “CN”, Neighborhood
Commercial District Regulations; Subsection 25.I., Maximum height of Section 25,
Community Commercial District Regulations; Subsection 26.I., Maximum building
height, of Section 26, “HC”, Highway Commercial District Regulations; Subsection
27.I, Maximum building height of Section 27, “PO”, Professional Office District
Regulations; Subsection 32.I., Maximum building height, of Section 32, “BP”,
Business Park District Regulations; Subsection 36.E.4.h., Maximum height, of
Section 36, “PCD”, Planned Commerce Development District Regulations; and
Subsection 37.I., Maximum height, of Section 37, “PID”, Planned Industrial
Development District Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 82-73.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission to receive a report, hold a discussion, and
provide staff direction regarding potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 82-73, relative to Legislative Updates from the 89th Texas
Legislative Session, specifically House Bill 2464 (No-Impact Home-Based
Businesses), Senate Bill 783 (Building Materials and Aesthetic Standards), and
Senate Bill 785 (HUD-Code Manufactured Housing).
4. Planning and Zoning Commission to receive a report, hold a discussion, and
provide staff direction regarding potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 82-73, Section 41B., Transit District Overlay specifically related to
permissible residential uses in the intensity sub-districts of the Transit District
Overlay.
5. Consider the minutes of August 18, 2026, regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Due to a lack of completed submittals for this meeting, there are no joint public hearings
with the City Council.
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 September 9, 2026 by 6:00 p.m.
_______________________
Tara Brooks, TRMC
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
48 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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