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
VI. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
The consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn property:
6.1. Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 - ARSHIA, INC. - Condemnation; Project No. PWST24016
A resolution authorizing condemnation of a 4,003 square foot right-of-way easement across land in the J. Blackwell Survey, Abstract No. 147, City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, and being part of Lot 1R, Field Acres, an Addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the revised map or plat recorded in Volume 388-74, Page 37 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, otherwise known as 415 North Collins Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of street right-of-way improvements in connection with the Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 project.
The consideration of other real property items:
6.2. Main Street (Cooper to Davis) Water & Sanitary Sewer Improvements Settlement with Flores Commercial Estates LLC - 1140 West Main Street; Project No. WUWS22012
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for a sanitary sewer easement of 3,170 square foot (0.073 acre) tract of land situated in the Eleazer Daggett Survey, Abstract Number 430, City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas and being a portion of Tract 1, called 0.29 acre tract of land and Tract 2, a called 0.39 acre tract of land as described in the Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien conveyed to 1140 West Main LLC, recorded in Instrument Number D223078616, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, for the public use of sanitary sewer improvements, and all necessary appurtenances for the Main Street (Cooper to Davis) Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
7.1. March 10, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
March 10, 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 Contract for the MiTel Voice-over-Internet-Protocol Phone System Maintenance and Support Services, Project 26-0176
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual contract for the MiTel Voice-over-Internet-Protocol phone system maintenance and support services with Peak Methods, Inc., of Tulsa, Oklahoma, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources, which is part of the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, for an amount not to exceed $111,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in the Information Technology Account No. CC930601-SC0598.
8.2. Annual Requirements Contract for Fire Extinguishers, Engineered Fire Suppression and Vent Hood Systems Inspection, Replacement, Maintenance, and Repairs, Project 25-0268
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for fire extinguishers, engineered fire suppression and vent hood systems inspection, replacement, maintenance, and repairs, with Summit Fire & Security LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, in an amount not to exceed $230,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management – Facilities Maintenance Account No. CC370105-SC0583 and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
8.3. Annual Requirements Contracts for Temporary Personnel Services for Information Technology, Project 26-0019
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute annual requirements contracts for temporary personnel services for Information Technology with:
- System Soft Technologies, Inc., of Tampa, Florida;
- Internal Data Resources, Inc., dba IDR, of Alpharetta, Georgia;
- Midtown Personnel, Inc., of Washington, DC;
- GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., of Austin, Texas;
through 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 $1,250,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.4. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Plumbing Services, Project 25-0148
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options of the annual requirements contract for plumbing services with Kelley Service Company, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $220,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management – Facilities Maintenance Account No. CC370105-SC0583 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.5. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Printing Services for Water Billing, Project 22-0047
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the fourth and final, one-year renewal option of the annual requirements contract for printing services for water billing with Formmaker Software, Inc., dba KUBRA, of Coppell, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $280,418, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Water Utilities Customer Services Account No. CC600401-SC0633 [$258,318] and Kennedale Operations Account No. CC630106-SC0633 [$22,100], and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.6. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Motor Maintenance for Arlington Water Utilities, Project 24-0017
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, one-year renewal option for an annual requirements contract for motor maintenance for Arlington Water Utilities with Brandon & Clark, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $169,147, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Water Treatment Maintenance Account No. CC620102-SC0604 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.7. Purchase, Installation and a Five-Year Maintenance Agreement for a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Instrumentation for the Arlington Water Utilities Department, Project 26-0125
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase, installation and a five-year maintenance agreement for a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances instrumentation for the Arlington Water Utilities Department with Agilent Technologies, Inc., of Santa Clara, California, in an amount not to exceed $436,071, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Water Operating Pay Go Fund Account No. CC678501-PJWUTR25016-SC0731.
8.8. Purchase of Rifle Resistant Body Armor Plates for the Arlington Police Department, Project 26-0160
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of rifle resistant body armor plates for the Arlington Police Department with CMC Government Services, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $154,631.34, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in FY26 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Account No. CC818602-SC2018-GR000959.
8.9. Two-Year Contract for the Purchase, Installation, Implementation, and Support of an Unmanned Aircraft Radar System, Project 26-0174
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a two-year contract for the purchase, installation, implementation, and support of an unmanned aircraft radar system with Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $254,341, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Arlington Police Foundation Donations Account No. CC121201-SC2018-GT129642 and are subject to FY2027 and FY2028 budget approval.
8.10. Five-Year Contract for the Purchase, Implementation, Maintenance, and Support Services for Radar Unmanned Aircraft Detection Software, Project 26-0175
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year contract for the purchase, implementation, maintenance, and support services for radar unmanned aircraft detection software with Motorola Solutions, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, through 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 $1,600,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental UASI grant accounts and are subject to FY2027, FY2028, FY2029, and FY2030 budget approval.
8.11. Contract for the Repair and Maintenance of Two City Tower Chillers, Project 26-0169
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the contract for the repair and maintenance of two City Tower chillers through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., dba Daikin Applied, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in an amount not to exceed $146,300, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management Account No. CC370105-SC0591.
8.12. Contract Modification No. 1 to the Engineering Services Contract for Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement; Project No. WUWS20005
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the engineering services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, for the design of Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement in an amount not to exceed $235,807. Funding is available in the Sewer Pay Go Account No. CC668501-PJWUWS20005-SC0574.
8.13. Construction Contract for Woodland West Aquatic Center, Project 26-0071 and PJPKPL24005
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for the Woodland West Aquatic Center with Morales Construction Services, Inc., of Mansfield, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $7,135,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503-PJPKPL24005-SC0688.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
8.14. Zoning Case SUP10-23R4 (Liquitek - 408 113th Street)
Final reading of an ordinance adopting a revised Specific Use Permit SUP10-23R4 for a High Impact Use to add a Maintenance Building, on certain property known as 408 113th Street zoned Industrial Manufacturing (IM) with an SUP for High Impact Use; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
8.15. Zoning Case SUP25-10 (2102 Prestonwood Drive)
Final reading of an ordinance approving Specific Use Permit SUP25-10 for a Secondary Living Unit, on certain property known as 2102 Prestonwood Drive, zoned Residential Single-Family (RS-7.2); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
8.16. Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Budget Expenditures
A resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred.
8.17. Amending the Capital Budget for Various City Departments, Including the Water Utilities Capital Budget, and Adopting the Stormwater Utilities Capital Budget for the City of Arlington for Fiscal Year 2026
a. A resolution amending the City of Arlington Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
b. A resolution amending the Capital Budget for Water Utilities for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
c. A resolution adopting the Capital Budget for the Stormwater Utility Fund for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
b. A resolution amending the Capital Budget for Water Utilities for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
c. A resolution adopting the Capital Budget for the Stormwater Utility Fund for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
8.18. Revision to Financial Policies and Debt and Disclosure Policy
A resolution amending the Financial Policies and Debt & Disclosure Policy of the City of Arlington, Texas.
8.19. First Amendment to the Debbie at 360, LLC Chapter 380 Agreement
A resolution authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to Chapter 380 Agreement between Debbie at 360, LLC and the City of Arlington relative to the development of commercial sites located at 1365, 1425, and 1525 Debbie Lane and 8224 Webb Ferrell Road.
8.20. First Amendment to the Lease for Signage in the Entertainment District
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Orange Barrel Media, LLC relative to the installation of up to ten (10) additional dual-sided interactive digital kiosks throughout proposed kiosk corridors within the Arlington Entertainment District and Downtown Arlington areas.
8.21. All Cash Contract of Sale - LS TDMK LLC – 1400 North Collins Street
A resolution accepting and approving the Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-004, authorizing the Executive Director to execute an all cash contract of sale with LS TDMK LLC for the purchase of fee simple rights in approximately 2.4 acres of land located at 1400 North Collins Street, Arlington, Texas, for future redevelopment.
8.22. Real Estate Transaction Threshold Administrative Procedure
A resolution amending the Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures of the City of Arlington Real Estate Services Division of the Office of Strategic Initiatives.
8.23. North Central Texas Council of Governments – Technology Project Identification (TPI) Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas (Weather)
A resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance, if awarded, of a Surface Transportation Block Grant through the Technology Project Identification Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to deploy a localized, real-time atmospheric monitoring system within the Entertainment District and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.24. North Central Texas Council of Governments – Technology Project Identification (TPI) Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas (Traffic)
A resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance, if awarded, of a Surface Transportation Block Grant through the Technology Project Identification Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to implement next-generation traffic signal and multimodal detection technologies at priority intersections identified in the Safe Streets Arlington Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.25. North Central Texas Council of Governments – Technology Project Identification (TPI) Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas (Train Sensors)
A resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance, if awarded, of a Surface Transportation Block Grant through the Technology Project Identification Framework 2026 Call for Project Ideas from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to advance a technology-based rail crossing safety and mobility initiative and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.26. Arlington Police Foundation Grant, APD Drone as a First Responder Program
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Arlington Police Foundation for funding in an amount not to exceed $235,164.76 for the purchase of equipment and software that will allow the Arlington Police Department to expand its Drone as a First Responder program and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the acceptance of such grant and purchase of the equipment and software.
8.27. Addendum to North Texas Anti-Gang Center Local Administrative Agreement
A resolution authorizing the execution of Regional Asset Transfer Addendum B18 to the Local Administrative Agreement Between the Constituent Agencies of the Texas Anti-Gang Center – North Texas.
8.28. Resolution for Naming of Clete McAlister Trail in Veterans Park
A resolution naming the loop trail at Veterans Park the “Clete McAlister Trail”.
8.29. Office of the Governor – Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion Grant Program, FY2027 (Discover Mentoring)
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-027 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, for funding assistance in an amount not to exceed $80,000, through the Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion Grant Program, FY2027, for three part-time mentors in the Discover Mentoring program and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and later acceptance of such grant.
8.30. Office of the Governor – Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion Grant Program, FY2027 (TIPS)
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-026 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, for funding assistance in an amount not to exceed $200,000, through the Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion Grant Program, FY2027, for three Juvenile Case Managers and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and later acceptance of such grant.
8.31. Office of the Governor – Peace Officer Mental Health Program, FY2027 Grant
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-030 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance not to exceed $100,000 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant Program, for the purchase and implementation of the Mindbase wellness platform and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant.
8.32. Office of the Governor – General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2027 Grant
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-031 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance not to exceed $335,778.11 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 General Victim Assistance Grant Program, for personnel costs for three Intimate Partner Violence Counselors and one Poly-Victimization Counselor, and the annual subscription fee for a victim services tracking database and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant.
8.33. Office of the Governor – Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (IPV Detective), FY2027 Grant
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-032 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance not to exceed $114,827 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program, for personnel costs for one intimate partner violence detective and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant.
8.34. Office of the Governor – Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (Human Trafficking Detective), FY2027 Grant
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-033 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance not to exceed $150,000 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program, for the annual salary cost for a full-time human trafficking detective and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant.
8.35. Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Grant Program, FY2027
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-029 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance not to exceed $150,000 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 Criminal Justice Grant Program, for the purchase of a 3D laser scanning system and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant.
8.36. Office of the Governor – Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program Grant, FY2027
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-028 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding assistance in an amount not to exceed $250,000 over a one-year period, through the FY2027 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program for digital forensic laboratory improvements and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
X. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST READING AND RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTIONS
11.1. Request for Variance to the Alcohol Distance Requirements of the “Occupation Taxes” Chapter – AV26-1 (1606 West Randol Mill Road)
Following the public hearing, consider a resolution authorizing a variance to the distance requirements of the “Occupation Taxes and Licenses” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, relative to allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption within three hundred feet (300’) of a public school.
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing a variance to the distance requirements for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption at 24 Seven Mart #4 (Paul’s Fuel Mart, LLC), located at 1606 West Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas, pursuant to Section 1.04 of the “Occupation Taxes” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES FIRST READING
11.2. Zoning Case PD25-23 (2301 North Collins Street)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD25-23, application for a change in zoning from Community Commercial (CC) and Planned Development (PD) for Billiard Parlor to Planned Development (PD) for Community Commercial (CC) uses plus a Billiard Parlor and a Package Liquor Store.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 2301 N. Collins Street to Planned Development (PD) for Community Commercial (CC) uses plus a Billiard Parlor and a Package Liquor Store uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
11.3. Zoning Case ZA26-01 (300 West Park Row Drive)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case ZA26-01 to change the zoning from Office Commercial (OC) to Residential Medium-Density (RM-12).
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 300 W. Park Row Drive to Residential Medium Density (RM-12); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
11.4. Zoning Case PD20-22R1 (109 West Rogers Street)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD20-22R1 to amend the uses in an existing Planned Development zoned Planned Development-Entertainment District Overlay for Residential Medium-Density 12 (PD-EDORM-12) with an existing Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 21-003, which approved Zoning Case PD20-22 and changed the zoning classification on property known as 109 West Rogers Street to Planned Development (PD) for Entertainment District Overlay - Residential Medium-Density (EDO-RM-12) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
XII. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
12.1. Appointment of Municipal Court Part-Time Associate Judges
First reading of an ordinance appointing part-time Associate Municipal Judges for the Municipal Court of Record for the City of Arlington, Texas.
XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
13.1. Development Agreement - Wolverine Interests, LLC
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Arlington and Wolverine Interests, LLC for a mixed-use redevelopment project located in Downtown Arlington.
XIV. 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.