Arlington City Council
Regular Meeting
101 W. Abram Street
6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
IV. SPEAKER GUIDELINES AND GENERAL DECORUM
V. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
5.1. 05-19-26 Appointments to Boards and Commissions
VI. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project - Walid M. Joulani; Project NPWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 278 square feet, being a portion of Lot 43C, of the revision of the Sol Davis Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Cabinet A, Slide 1490, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 501 West Division Street, Arlington, Texas. for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 278 square feet, being a portion of Lot 43C, of the revision of the Sol Davis Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Cabinet A, Slide 1490, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 501 West Division Street, Arlington, Texas. for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
6.2. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project - EIDCO Real Estate LLC; Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 627 square feet being a portion of Lots 12 and 13, of the Joseph Toliver Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 63, Page 139, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 704 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 627 square feet being a portion of Lots 12 and 13, of the Joseph Toliver Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 63, Page 139, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 704 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
6.3. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project – Sandra G. Knapp, et al.; Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple ownership of approximately 614 square feet Lot 5, Block 13, of the Original Town of Arlington, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 388, Page 26, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 200 West Division Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple ownership of approximately 614 square feet Lot 5, Block 13, of the Original Town of Arlington, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 388, Page 26, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 200 West Division Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
6.4. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project - Collins Division LLC; Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 1,350 square feet, being a portion of Lots 22R & 20R, Joseph Toliver Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Cabinet B, Slide 424, and Cabinet B, Slide 373, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 816 & 808 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas. for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 1,350 square feet, being a portion of Lots 22R & 20R, Joseph Toliver Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Cabinet B, Slide 424, and Cabinet B, Slide 373, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 816 & 808 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas. for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
7.1. May 5, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
May 5, 2026, Evening Meeting
VIII. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations and all votes on the final reading will be recorded as reflected on first reading unless otherwise indicated.
CONSENT AGENDA - MINUTE ORDERS
8.1. Annual Requirements Contract for Environmental Consulting Services, Project 26-0222
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for environmental consulting services with Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Olathe, Kansas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS for an amount not to exceed $100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Facility Repair/Renovation Account No. CC370105-SC0583 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for environmental consulting services with Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Olathe, Kansas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS for an amount not to exceed $100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Facility Repair/Renovation Account No. CC370105-SC0583 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.2. Annual Requirements Contract for the Milestone Video Management System Maintenance, Repairs, and Support Services, Project 26-0203
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for the Milestone Video Management System maintenance, repairs, and support services with Electripro, Inc., dba Integrated Technologies and Design, of El Paso, Texas, through an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the Education Service Center Region 19 dba Allied States Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $750,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Information Technology Server Support Account No. CC930701-SC0624 [$250,000] and various departmental accounts and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for the Milestone Video Management System maintenance, repairs, and support services with Electripro, Inc., dba Integrated Technologies and Design, of El Paso, Texas, through an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the Education Service Center Region 19 dba Allied States Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $750,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Information Technology Server Support Account No. CC930701-SC0624 [$250,000] and various departmental accounts and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
8.3. Architectural Services Contract for the Redesign of the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall, Project AM 26-09 and CMCL26001
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural services contract for the redesign of the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall with Elements of Architecture, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $123,550, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0599 [$81,755], and Public, Education, or Governmental Access Account No. CC890102-SC0599 [$41,795].
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural services contract for the redesign of the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall with Elements of Architecture, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $123,550, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0599 [$81,755], and Public, Education, or Governmental Access Account No. CC890102-SC0599 [$41,795].
8.4. Engineering Services Contract for the Demolition of the Parks Administration Building (717 W. Main Street), Project AM 26-11 and PJAM10002
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract for the demolition of the Parks Administration Building (717 W. Main Street) with Simon Engineering & Consulting, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $153,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0583.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract for the demolition of the Parks Administration Building (717 W. Main Street) with Simon Engineering & Consulting, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $153,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0583.
8.5. Buyout Purchase of Leased Personal Computers and Related Equipment, Project 26-0223
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the buyout purchase of leased personal computers and related equipment with Dell Financial Services, LLC, of Round Rock, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $512,905, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Customer Support - IT Account No. CC930801-SC2700.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the buyout purchase of leased personal computers and related equipment with Dell Financial Services, LLC, of Round Rock, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $512,905, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Customer Support - IT Account No. CC930801-SC2700.
8.6. Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Hardware, Software, and Related Services for North Police Department Substation, Project 26-0224
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of audio-visual hardware, software, and related services for the North Police Department substation, with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., of Austin, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources, which is part of the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $345,872, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Police Capital Projects Account No. CC818502-SC0678.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of audio-visual hardware, software, and related services for the North Police Department substation, with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., of Austin, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources, which is part of the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $345,872, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Police Capital Projects Account No. CC818502-SC0678.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
8.7. Zoning Case PD21-28R1 (Harmony Court - 800 Debbie Lane)
Final reading of an ordinance amending the allowed uses in the commercial tracts and approve the Development Plan for the commercial tracts on certain property known as 800 Debbie Lane zoned Planned Development (PD) for limited Residential Medium Density (RM-12) and limited Community Commercial (CC) uses, with a Development Plan for the RM-12 tract; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
8.8. Purchase of Five Mobile Medical Triage Modules for the Arlington Fire Department, Project 26-0215
A resolution authorizing the purchase of five mobile medical triage modules for the Arlington Fire Department with Event Modules, LLC, of Plano, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $838,250.
8.9. Estoppel and Consent to Assignment and Modification of Tax Abatement Agreement - Phase IC - Arlington Commons Development
A resolution authorizing the execution of an Estoppel and Consent to Assignment and Modification of Tax Abatement Agreement - Phase IC by and between Arlington Commons II, LLC, Truman Arlington Owner, LLC, and the City of Arlington.
8.10. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Policy Research Grant
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Housing Policy Research Grant application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for funding in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, to research how locally regulated development standards and fiscal tools influence housing feasibility and identify strategies to support housing production within the City’s authority and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the later acceptance of such grant.
8.11. U.S. Department of Transportation – FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Grant application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the U.S. Department of Transportation for funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to support safety improvements at priority intersections identified in the Safe Streets Arlington Plan, including supplemental planning to enhance the City’s safety action plan and high-injury network, and a demonstration project to expand Drone as First Responder capabilities to support crash response and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the later acceptance of such grant.
8.12 Department of Justice - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Grant Program - Enforcement Initiative
A resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY 2025 Youth and Gang Prevention and Intervention Program and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, for funding assistance in an amount not to exceed $500,000 over a three-year period and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance and implementation of such grant.
8.13. Department of Justice - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Grant Program - Intervention Initiative
A resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY 2025 Youth and Gang Prevention and Intervention Program and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, for funding assistance in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a three-year period and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance and implementation of such grant.
8.14. 2026 Cotton Bowl Foundation Grant Application for Arlington Police Department
A resolution authorizing submission of an application for a grant from the Cotton Bowl Foundation and if awarded, acceptance of an amount not to exceed $72,000, for the purchase of three replacement K-9s and new kennels for the Arlington Police Department, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.15. Federal Railroad Administration - Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program Grant
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program Grant application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the Federal Railroad Administration, for funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, to support planning and project development activities associated with a potential grade separation project at Great Southwest Parkway between Division Street and Abram Street and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the later acceptance of such grant.
8.16. Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Transit Strategic Partnerships Program Funding for Mobility Management Program
A resolution authorizing the execution of documents related to the acceptance and drawing down of Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Transit Strategic Partnerships Program funding in the amount of $311,000 to support mobility management activities for the Handitran service.
8.17. Federal Transit Administration FIFA World Cup Funding
A resolution authorizing the execution of documents related to the acceptance and drawing down of Federal Transit Administration FIFA World Cup funding in the amount of $350,000 to support the Arlington On-Demand service.
8.18. Amendment of Contract for On-Demand Rideshare Service
A resolution authorizing the execution of an Amendment #3 to the On-Demand Rideshare Contract with River North Transit, LLC., of New York, New York ("Via") in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for FIFA World Cup transit services.
8.19. Soccer Mini-Pitch Donation Agreement
A resolution authorizing the execution of the Donation Agreement for the Construction of Improvements on George Stevens Park with the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee (NTFWCOC), relative to the acceptance of a soccer mini-pitch for placement at George Stevens Park.
8.20. Texan Golden Boot Sculpture Donation Agreement
A resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Personal Service Contract for Public Art Landmark with North Texas Sports Foundation (NTXSF) relative to the Texan Golden Boot sculpture.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
X. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
XI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Recognition of visitors with items of business not on the agenda.
Persons who intend to speak during the Citizen Participation portion of an open meeting shall pre-register not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Persons may pre-register online by calling the City Secretary's Office (817-459-6186), or by completing a registration card at the City Secretary's Office. During the pre-registration process, speakers must provide the following information:
a. the speaker's name and city of residence;
b. the name of the person or organization that the speaker is representing, if any;
c. the topic on which the speaker plans to speak;
d. an indication whether the speaker will be speaking through a translator;
e. any other information requested by City staff.
The City Manager may direct a member of City staff to contact an individual who has pre-registered to speak in an attempt to resolve any issue or concern. Contact by a member of City staff should in no way suggest that the individual should not appear and address the City Council.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTING CERTIFICATION
I, Martha Garcia, City Secretary for the City of Arlington, Texas, do hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, V.T.C.A. Government Code, notice of this meeting of the Arlington City Council was posted on the bulletin board at Arlington City Hall, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Texas 76010, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by 6:15 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.