CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — July 12, 2021
Meeting summary
17 agenda items · 3 public hearings · 10 consent items · $1.13M in spending items · 3 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Special permit for drive-through restaurant near N. Plano Rd. and E. Belt Line Rd.
- Public hearing: Special permit for hazardous materials storage at Shiloh Rd. and Breckinridge Blvd.
- Largest spending item: Award $668,074 contract for alley and utility reconstruction on Fontana Ave. and West Shore Dr. — $668,074
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Janet Depuy
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Janet Depuy.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Janet Depuy
Janet Depuy leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period
Residents who signed up to speak may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Abandon portions of Main Street, N. Interurban Street, and Greer Street rights-of-way
The city would formally give up its claim to portions of three street rights-of-way adjacent to Lot 4, Block A, Main Central Addition, recorded as a quitclaim deed in Dallas County. All existing easement rights held by others are reserved.
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Update authorized representatives for TexPool investment account
The city would amend the list of city staff members authorized to manage its TexPool investment account.
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Award $668,074 contract for alley and utility reconstruction on Fontana Ave. and West Shore Dr.
The city recommends awarding a contract to KIK Underground for $668,074 to reconstruct the north alleys and utilities in the 800 block of Fontana Avenue and to reconstruct the north alley in the 500 block of West Shore Drive.
This project will repair deteriorated alleys and underground utilities in two residential blocks.
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Annual contract for stage labor and technical services at the Eisemann Center
The city would issue an annual requirements contract to Show Masters Production Logistics, Inc. to provide stage labor and technical services at the Charles W. Eisemann Center, priced on a unit-rate basis.
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Purchase $174,930 in school flasher upgrades through BuyBoard cooperative
The city would issue a purchase order to Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. for $174,930 to upgrade school zone flashing lights, purchased through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Contract #603-20.
Upgraded school flashers improve pedestrian safety for students near Richardson schools.
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Annual contract for traffic control and signal preemption equipment via HGAC cooperative
The city would issue an annual requirements contract to Consolidated Traffic Controls for traffic control, enforcement, and signal preemption equipment at unit prices specified in Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract #PE05-21.
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Purchase three Ford hybrid police pursuit vehicles for $104,052
The city would issue a purchase order to Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for $104,052 to buy three Ford Interceptor Hybrid Police Pursuit Vehicles through Tarrant County Contract #2020-174.
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Purchase project management software for $130,553 through TIPS cooperative
The city would issue a purchase order to Systemates, Inc. for $130,553 to acquire project management software through the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #200105 via the Region VIII Education Service Center's cooperative purchasing program.
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Annual contract for outdoor emergency siren repair and maintenance
The city would issue an annual requirements contract to Joe Goddard Enterprises to repair and maintain outdoor emergency sirens at unit prices specified in City of Arlington Bid #21-0097.
Keeping outdoor sirens in working order ensures the city can alert residents during severe weather and other emergencies.
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Reduce Spring Creek Nature Area Phase II trails contract by $50,001.49
The city manager would be authorized to execute a change order decreasing Purchase Order #201239 to Ratliff Hardscape for the Spring Creek Nature Area Phase II Trails project by $50,001.49.
Public hearings
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Special permit for drive-through restaurant near N. Plano Rd. and E. Belt Line Rd.
A property owner is requesting a special permit to add a drive-through restaurant on 0.61 acres of a 7.249-acre site east of N. Plano Road on the north side of E. Belt Line Road, along with a revised concept plan and updated development standards. The property is currently zoned PD Planned Development for C-M Commercial.
Approval would allow a new drive-through restaurant at this Belt Line Road location, which could affect nearby traffic patterns.
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Special permit for hazardous materials storage at Shiloh Rd. and Breckinridge Blvd.
A property owner at the northeast corner of Shiloh Road and Breckinridge Boulevard is seeking a special permit to warehouse, store, and distribute flammable, hazardous, or explosive goods and materials. The site is currently zoned PD Planned Development for I-FP(1) Industrial District.
Allowing storage of flammable, hazardous, or explosive materials at this location has public-safety implications for the surrounding area.
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Special permit for drive-through restaurant along S. Central Expressway
A property owner is requesting a special permit for a drive-through restaurant on a portion of approximately 5.3 acres on the west side of S. Central Expressway between S. Floyd Road and James Drive. The property is currently zoned West Spring Valley Corridor PD Planned Development.
Approval would allow a new drive-through restaurant in the West Spring Valley Corridor, which could affect traffic on S. Central Expressway.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes
Council is asked to approve the official record of its June 21, 2021 meeting.