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
6.1. All Cash Contract of Sale - Convivium Investments LLC - 505 West Abram Street
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an all cash contract of sale with Convivium Investments, LLC, for the purchase of fee simple property rights in land described as Lot 10, Sol Davis Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with the physical address being 505 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, and authorizing acceptance of the conveyance of fee simple property rights.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
7.1. August 25, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
August 25, 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 Auto Body and Collision Repair Services, Project 26-0252
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for auto body and collision repair services with Sport City Auto World LLC dba Champion Collision Repair Center of Grand Prairie, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $600,000, 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.
8.2. Annual Requirements Contract for Light-Emitting Diode Roadway Fixtures and Highway High Mast Lighting, Project 27-0006
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for light-emitting diode roadway fixtures and highway high mast lighting with Trastar Inc., of Richardson, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Streetlight Maintenance Account No. CC720106-SC0582 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.3. Annual Requirements Contract for Soft Body Armor for the Arlington Police Department, Project 26-0297
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for soft body armor for the Arlington Police Department with G T Distributors, Inc., of Pflugerville, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $275,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Quartermaster & Fleet – Police Clothing Supplies Account No. CC810301–SC0503 and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
8.4. Annual Requirements Contract for Overhead Door Repair and Related Services, Project 26-0272
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for overhead door repair and related services with Artex Overhead Door Company, of Arlington, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $103,625, 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 FY 2027 budget approval.
8.5. Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase of Traffic Pavement Markings and Devices for the Public Works Department, Project 26-0304
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for the purchase of traffic pavement markings and devices for the Public Works Department with Ennis-Flint, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in the amount not to exceed $257,119, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Street Maintenance Sales Tax Account No. CC720101-SC0614 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.6. Annual Requirements Contracts for the Purchase and Delivery of Athletic Equipment and Field Supplies, Project 26-0244
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute annual requirement contracts for the purchase and delivery of athletic equipment and field supplies with BSN Sports, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and with The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, of Cleveland, Ohio, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $50,000; for a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funds are budgeted in Field Enhancement – PPF Account No. CC500801-SC0511 and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
8.7. Seven-Month Requirements Contract for Traffic Parts and Ethernet Switches, Project 27-0007
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a seven-month requirements contract for traffic parts and ethernet switches with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., of Arlington, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area (H-GAC) Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $144,558, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in the Traffic Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358505-PJPWTE21001-SC0683 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.8. Annual Contract for the Fleet Telematics, Global Positioning System Tracking, and Monitoring Software, Project 26-0305
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual contract for the fleet telematics, Global Positioning System tracking, and monitoring software with Samsara Inc., of San Francisco, California, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $210,883, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC0624 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.9. Renewal of Annual Contract for Testing Services for the Arlington Fire Department, Project 25-0353
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual contract for testing services for the Arlington Fire Department with Industrial/Organization Solutions, Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $108,235, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Civil Service Account No. CC170106-SC0533 and subject to FY2027 and FY2028 budget approval.
8.10. Renewal of Two-Year Contract for Federal Legislative Consulting Services, Project 24-0230
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise first of two, two-year renewal options for the contract for federal legislative consulting services with CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, dba Ralph Garboushian Federal Consulting, LLC, of Washington D.C., in the amount not to exceed $135,500, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Intergovernmental Relations Account No. CC150501-SC0574 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval.
8.11. Renewal of Two-Year Requirements Contract for Supplemental Vehicle Services, Project 24-0185
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, two-year renewal options for the two-year requirements contract for supplemental vehicle services, with WHC DFW, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,449,248, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in the Handitran Account No. CC358604-SC0533-GR000966 and are subject to FY2027 and FY2028 budget approval.
8.12. Construction Contract for the 2026 Miscellaneous Sidewalks and ADA Ramps at Various Locations, Project No. PWSW25002
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for the 2026 Miscellaneous Sidewalks and ADA Ramps at Various Locations with CCGMG LLC Series B, of Balch Springs, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,356,960. Funding is available in Street Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358504-PJPWSW25002-SC0685.
8.13. Construction Contract for Demolition, Abatement, and Site Preparation Services for the Parks Administration Building, Project 26-0068 & PJAM10002
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the construction contract for demolition, abatement, and site preparation services for the parks administration building, with Cactus Abatement & Demolition LLC, of Roanoke, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS in an amount not to exceed $869,745, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0599.
8.14. Professional Services Contract for Merchant Payment Processing Services, Project 26-0282
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a professional services contract for merchant payment processing services with Elavon, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 and a fee of 2.75% per credit card transaction and $1.50 for ACH transactions to be paid by users, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts.
8.15. Sole Source Contract for the Polaris Integrated Library System Automation Software Maintenance Services and Implementation of the Vega LX Patron Engagement Suite, Project 26-0291
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the sole source contract for the Polaris integrated library system automation software maintenance services and implementation of the Vega LX Patron Engagement Suite with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $183,398, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Library Technology Account No. CC960301-SC0624 and are subject to FY27 budget approval.
8.16. Purchase of a Replacement Bucket Truck for the Public Works Department, Project 26-0302
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of a replacement bucket truck for the Public Works Department with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., of San Antonio, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $279,379, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC2021.
8.17. Purchase of Seven Replacement Vehicles for Various City Departments, Project 26-0303
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of seven replacement vehicles for various City departments through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS, with Donalson Imports, Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $112,655; Silsbee Ford Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $303,161; and Lake Country Chevrolet Inc., of Jasper, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $57,723; for a total amount not to exceed $473,539, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC2021.
8.18. Purchase and Installation of Fitness Equipment for Dottie Lynn and Cliff Nelson Recreation Centers, Project 27-0013
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of new fitness equipment for Dottie Lynn and Cliff Nelson Recreation Centers with Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, of Sugar Land, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $216,767, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Asset Management – Parks & Rec. Account No. CC502704-SC0602.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
8.19. Amendments to the Elections Chapter
Final reading of an ordinance amending the “Municipal Elections” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article II, Candidates for Municipal Offices, Section 2.05, Time for Filing Application, and by the repeal of Section 2.06, Special Election Filing Period for Application; by the amendment of Article III, Official Ballots, Section 3.03, Optical Scanner; by the amendment of Article IV, Conducting Elections, Sections 4.02, Place for Holding Election, and 4.04, Temporary Signs Near Polling Places, and by the repeal of Section 4.06, Where to Vote.
8.20. Amendments to the Health and Sanitation Chapter
Final reading of an ordinance amending the “Health and Sanitation” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article IV, Regulation of Food Establishments, relative to reconciling sections that may conflict with state law.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
8.21. Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)
A resolution authorizing the approval of Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 for ’Shops at Viridian’, a retail development located within the “Viridian PD”, a planned development district in the City of Arlington.
8.22. Designation of Employee Responsible for Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Calculations for FY2027
A resolution designating the Public Funds Administrator to calculate and certify the Truth-In-Taxation Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2027.
8.23. Airport FY27 Rental Rate and Fee Adjustment
A resolution authorizing adjustments to rental rates and fixed base operator fees at the Arlington Municipal Airport.
8.24. First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Performance Agreement - Canales Furniture
Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Performance Agreement by and between Canales V.C Investments, LLC, VSCL Corporation, LIC Canales Enterprises LLC, and the City of Arlington, Texas relative to development of a corporate headquarters, warehouse distribution facility, and retail showroom at 102 East I-20 in Arlington, Texas.
8.25. Downtown Redevelopment – Abram Main Acquisition, LLC
A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-277 authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between Abram Main Acquisition LLC and the City of Arlington.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
X. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST AND/OR FINAL READING
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCES - FIRST AND FINAL READING
11.1. Zoning Case PD91-09R1 (300 and 330 Loch N Green Trail)
Following the public hearing, consider first and final reading of Zoning Case PD91-09R1 for a Planned Development Revision for property currently zoned Planned Development (PD) for Local Business (LB) uses, reducing the side yard building setback on the north side of the property by 4 feet 3 inches, creating a minimum building setback of 15 feet 9 inches.
ORDINANCE FIRST AND FINAL READING
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 91-37, which approved Zoning Case PD91-09 and changed the zoning classification on property known as 300 and 330 Loch N Green Trail to Planned Development (PD) for Local Business (LB) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
11.2. Updated Downtown Business Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, Setting the Assessment Rate, and Levying of Assessments
Following the public hearing and a decision on any objection to a proposed assessment, consider the first reading of an Ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Downtown Business Improvement District of the City of Arlington; accepting and adopting the 2026 Assessment Roll; setting an assessment rate, and levying the assessments on the assessed parcels.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Downtown Business Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, setting an assessment rate, levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on the Assessment Roll, providing for and requiring the payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters.
11.3. Updated Anthem Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments
Following the public hearing and a decision on any objection to a proposed assessment, consider the first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Anthem Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington; accepting and adopting the 2026 Assessment Roll; setting an assessment rate, and levying the assessments on the assessed parcels.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Anthem Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, setting an assessment rate, levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on said roll, providing for and requiring payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters.
11.4. Updated Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments
Following the public hearing and a decision on any objection to a proposed assessment, consider the first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington; accepting and adopting the 2026 Assessment Roll; setting an assessment rate, and levying the assessments on the assessed parcels.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Texas, accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, providing for and requiring payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters.
11.5. Updated Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments
Following the public hearing and a decision on any objection to a proposed assessment, consider the first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan and accepting and adopting the FY2027 Assessment Roll for the Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington; levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on said roll, and providing for and requiring the payment of the assessments and related matters.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance accepting and approving an updated Service and Assessment Plan and accepting and adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Assessment Roll for the Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington; levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on said roll, and providing for and requiring the payment of the assessments and related matters.
11.6. Adoption of the FY 2027 Operating Budget
Following the public hearing, consider first reading of an ordinance adopting the FY 2027 Operating Budget. First Reading of an ordinance approving and adopting the operating budget for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in accordance with Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code and becoming effective from and after its passage.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance approving and adopting the operating budget for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in accordance with Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code and becoming effective from and after its passage.
XII. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
12.1. Levying Taxes for Fiscal Year 2027
First reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in accordance with Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Chapter 102 and Tex. Tax Code Chapter 26, and becoming effective from and after its passage.
12.2. Amendments to the Construction, Electrical, and Fire Prevention Chapters
First reading of ordinances amending the "Fire Prevention" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, General Provisions, Section 1.03, Amendments, Additions and Deletions, by the amendment of Sections 104.3 and 104.12; the "Electrical Code" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, General Provisions, Section 1.03, Scope, Subsection (C) and Section 1.07, National Electrical Code; through the amendment of Article II, Office of Electrical Inspection, Section 2.01, Office of Electrical Inspection Created and Section 2.05, Authority; through the amendment of Article VI, Inspections and Notices, Section 6.09, Inspection on Change of Occupancy; and through the amendment of Article VII, Electricity Supply Agency, Section 7.01, Connection or Disconnection of Meters; and the "Construction" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, Building Code, Section 1.04, Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Subsection (C); through the amendment of Article IV, Registration, Permits and Inspections, Section 4.14, Certificate of Occupancy, Subsection (F); and through the amendment of Article XIII, Temporary Outdoor Events, Section 13.11, Exception.
12.3. One-Way Street Revisions
First reading of an ordinance amending the "Traffic and Motor Vehicles" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article II, Operation of Vehicles in City, Section 2.14, Subsection (B), One-Way Streets Adjacent to Schools, by the amendment of the school name and direction for Coke Drive.
12.4. Water and Wastewater Rates Adjustment/Water and Sewer Chapter Ordinance Amendments
First reading of an ordinance amending the "Water and Sewer" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article III, Charges for Water and Sewer Service, Section 3.02, Water and Sewer Rates, Subsection (A)(1), relative to water rates; and Subsection 3.02(B)(1), relative to sewer rates.
XIII. 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.
XIV. 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.
NOTE:
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget may be discussed at this meeting. The Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget is available at https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Government/Budget-Finance/Budget-Business-Plan. The following table compares the taxes imposed on the median valued homestead property last year, and the taxes that would be imposed if the City of Arlington adopts the proposed budget with the 2026 proposed tax rate, and the taxes that would be imposed if the City of Arlington adopts a balanced budget funded at the 2026 no-new-revenue tax rate as calculated under Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code.
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Tax Year 2025 Adopted Tax Rate |
Tax Year 2026 Proposed Tax Rate |
Tax Year 2026 No New Revenue Rate |
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Tax Rate Per $100 |
$ 0.6298 |
$ 0.636334 |
$ 0.636334 |
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Median Homestead Taxable Value |
$ 249,956 |
$ 238,180 |
$ 238,180 |
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Tax on Median Homestead |
$ 1,574 |
$ 1,516 |
$ 1,516 |