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, Historic Preservation (520-522 West Hudgins Street) 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: Council Member Sharron Rogers
CITIZEN COMMENTS 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 City Council July 6, 2021 Page 2 upon the consent of the City Council. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS Fitch and Associates to present a long-term sustainability study for the Grapevine Fire Department to address the validity and efficacy related to the redistribution of human and capital resources towards emergency medical services.
NEW BUSINESS Consider appointments of members to the City's Boards and Commissions 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 Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion.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. 6. Consider the Statement of Findings and the contract for court fees and fines collection services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 7. Consider the purchase of Meraki advanced security licenses and support from General Datatech, L.P. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider the award of an informal request for quote for a progressive cavity pump from Global Pump Solutions, LLC. Public Works Director recommends approval. 9. Consider the minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular City 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
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, Historic Preservation (520-522 West Hudgins Street) 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: Council Member Sharron Rogers
CITIZEN COMMENTS 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 City Council July 6, 2021 Page 2 upon the consent of the City Council. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS Fitch and Associates to present a long-term sustainability study for the Grapevine Fire Department to address the validity and efficacy related to the redistribution of human and capital resources towards emergency medical services.
NEW BUSINESS Consider appointments of members to the City's Boards and Commissions 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. 6. Consider the Statement of Findings and the contract for court fees and fines collection services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 7. Consider the purchase of Meraki advanced security licenses and support from General Datatech, L.P. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider the award of an informal request for quote for a progressive cavity pump from Global Pump Solutions, LLC. Public Works Director recommends approval. 9. Consider the minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular City 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