Call to Order & Executive Session
CALL TO ORDER; 6:30 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. Deliberate the sale, exchange, or value of real property (Public Works right-of-way) 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. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
Legislative outlook for 2015 from lobbyist Fred Hill.
Briefing on proposed water and wastewater improvements pending a future debit issuance
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Chris Coy
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments
Monthly financial update
Consider the City Investment Policy pursuant to the provisions of the Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code and take any necessary action
Consider a resolution directing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015 and take any necessary action
Consider an Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn Engineering for Traffic Engineering Services for the design of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Hall-Johnson Road and Countryside Drive; preparation of signal timing plans for the five traffic signals in the Hall-Johnson Road Corridor, from Pool Road to State Highway 121, including the new signal at Countryside Drive; authorization for Staff to execute the contract and take any necessary action
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 Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion.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. 9. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District to assess and collect the City's current and delinquent taxes. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 10. Consider a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred relative to the acquisition of two Horton ambulances and the reconstruction of the Jenkins Street and Wall Street parking lot. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 11. Consider renewal of an annual contract for multimedia services with Swagit Productions, LLC for video streaming of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings. City Manager recommends approval. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing a professional services contract for medical control services with BEST EMS and terminating the current contract with Roy Yamada, M.D. Fire Chief recommends approval. 13. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of two Horton ambulances from Professional Ambulance through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and take any necessary action. 14. Consider award of an Informal Request for Quote for an annual contract for emergency medical continuing education to BEST EMS and terminating the current contract with Red River Medical Institute. Fire Chief recommends approval. 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of rescue tools from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialties, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard). Fire Chief recommends approval. 16. Consider a resolution supporting the Texas Recreation and Parks Account and the Texas State Park System's grant program for acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 17. Consider renewal of an annual contract for portable toilet rental services with MMG Building and Construction Services, LLC through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 18. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of portable radios from Motorola Solutions for the Fire Department through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Police Chief recommends approval. 19. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a portable generator from Loftin Equipment Company, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Public Works Director recommends approval. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a 70-ton HVAC rooftop unit for City Hall from The Brandt Companies, LLC through an established Cooperative Agreement with the State of Texas CO-OP Purchasing Program. Public Works Director recommends approval. ADJOURNMENT
Call to Order & Executive Session
CALL TO ORDER; 6:30 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. Deliberate the sale, exchange, or value of real property (Public Works right-of-way) 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. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
Legislative outlook for 2015 from lobbyist Fred Hill.
Briefing on proposed water and wastewater improvements pending a future debit issuance
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Chris Coy
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments
Monthly financial update
Consider the City Investment Policy pursuant to the provisions of the Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code and take any necessary action
Consider a resolution directing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015 and take any necessary action
Consider an Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn Engineering for Traffic Engineering Services for the design of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Hall-Johnson Road and Countryside Drive; preparation of signal timing plans for the five traffic signals in the Hall-Johnson Road Corridor, from Pool Road to State Highway 121, including the new signal at Countryside Drive; authorization for Staff to execute the contract and take any necessary action
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. 9. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District to assess and collect the City's current and delinquent taxes. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 10. Consider a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred relative to the acquisition of two Horton ambulances and the reconstruction of the Jenkins Street and Wall Street parking lot. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 11. Consider renewal of an annual contract for multimedia services with Swagit Productions, LLC for video streaming of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings. City Manager recommends approval. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing a professional services contract for medical control services with BEST EMS and terminating the current contract with Roy Yamada, M.D. Fire Chief recommends approval. 13. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of two Horton ambulances from Professional Ambulance through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and take any necessary action. 14. Consider award of an Informal Request for Quote for an annual contract for emergency medical continuing education to BEST EMS and terminating the current contract with Red River Medical Institute. Fire Chief recommends approval. 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of rescue tools from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialties, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard). Fire Chief recommends approval. 16. Consider a resolution supporting the Texas Recreation and Parks Account and the Texas State Park System's grant program for acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 17. Consider renewal of an annual contract for portable toilet rental services with MMG Building and Construction Services, LLC through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 18. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of portable radios from Motorola Solutions for the Fire Department through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Police Chief recommends approval. 19. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a portable generator from Loftin Equipment Company, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Public Works Director recommends approval. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a 70-ton HVAC rooftop unit for City Hall from The Brandt Companies, LLC through an established Cooperative Agreement with the State of Texas CO-OP Purchasing Program. Public Works Director recommends approval. ADJOURNMENT