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, downtown parking 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. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate to present a proclamation recognizing National Night Out To Go. Mayor Tate will read proclamation from his seat at the dais. Tara Brooks will present the proclamation to the Chief of Police at the podium. The Chief will speak from the podium facing the Council.
NEW BUSINESS Consider the purchase of kennel equipment from Tri Star Metals for the Animal Services Facility, and take any necessary action. Council will make a motion and vote.
Consider the purchase of facility signage from Identitec Signs for the Animal Services Facility, and take any necessary action. Council will make a motion and vote.
7. Consider the renewal of annual policies for railroad liability and physical damage with Westchester Insurance and RLI Insurance Companies. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for property and casualty insurance coverage with Travelers Insurance. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 9. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for financial system support services with OPENGOV Financials (formerly STW, Inc.) for the Fiscal Services Department. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 10. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for Cyber Liability insurance coverage with XL Insurance Company. Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer recommend approval. 11. Consider the award of annual contracts for RFB 497-2020 for horticulture chemicals and fertilizers with BWI Companies, Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Simplot, Winfield Solutions and Innovative Turf Supply. Golf Director recommends approval. 12. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for temporary employment services with Abacus Corporation and Temporaries of Texas, Inc. Human Resource Director recommends approval. 13. Consider renewal an agreement for Geographic Information System Software with Esri, Inc. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 14. Consider an annual contract for traffic engineering services with Kimley-Horn and Associates. Public Works Director recommends approval. 15. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for aggregate materials with Big Sandy Sand, DFW Materials, Liberty Sand and Gravel and Martin Marietta Materials. Public Works Director recommends approval. 16. Consider Ordinance No. 2020-047 abandoning a 10-foot wide Sanitary Sewer Easement on Lot 2R1 and 2R2 Block 23, Original Town of Grapevine located at 608 South Dooley Street and 420 East College Street. Public Works Director recommends approval. 17. Consider Ordinance No. 2020-048 abandoning a 5-foot wide Utility Easement on Lot 4, Block 1, Walker Farms located at 3212 Walker Place. Public Works Director recommends approval. 18. Consider the minutes of the September 15, 2020 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. ADJOURNMENT
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, downtown parking 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. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate to present a proclamation recognizing National Night Out To Go. Mayor Tate will read proclamation from his seat at the dais. Tara Brooks will present the proclamation to the Chief of Police at the podium. The Chief will speak from the podium facing the Council.
NEW BUSINESS Consider the purchase of kennel equipment from Tri Star Metals for the Animal Services Facility, and take any necessary action. Council will make a motion and vote.
Consider the purchase of facility signage from Identitec Signs for the Animal Services Facility, and take any necessary action. Council will make a motion and vote.
7. Consider the renewal of annual policies for railroad liability and physical damage with Westchester Insurance and RLI Insurance Companies. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for property and casualty insurance coverage with Travelers Insurance. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 9. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for financial system support services with OPENGOV Financials (formerly STW, Inc.) for the Fiscal Services Department. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 10. Consider the renewal of an annual policy for Cyber Liability insurance coverage with XL Insurance Company. Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer recommend approval. 11. Consider the award of annual contracts for RFB 497-2020 for horticulture chemicals and fertilizers with BWI Companies, Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Simplot, Winfield Solutions and Innovative Turf Supply. Golf Director recommends approval. 12. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for temporary employment services with Abacus Corporation and Temporaries of Texas, Inc. Human Resource Director recommends approval. 13. Consider renewal an agreement for Geographic Information System Software with Esri, Inc. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 14. Consider an annual contract for traffic engineering services with Kimley-Horn and Associates. Public Works Director recommends approval. 15. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for aggregate materials with Big Sandy Sand, DFW Materials, Liberty Sand and Gravel and Martin Marietta Materials. Public Works Director recommends approval. 16. Consider Ordinance No. 2020-047 abandoning a 10-foot wide Sanitary Sewer Easement on Lot 2R1 and 2R2 Block 23, Original Town of Grapevine located at 608 South Dooley Street and 420 East College Street. Public Works Director recommends approval. 17. Consider Ordinance No. 2020-048 abandoning a 5-foot wide Utility Easement on Lot 4, Block 1, Walker Farms located at 3212 Walker Place. Public Works Director recommends approval. 18. Consider the minutes of the September 15, 2020 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. ADJOURNMENT