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 MINUTES
6.1. September 29, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
September 29, 2026, Evening Meeting
VII. 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
7.1. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Animal Services Medical Supplies, Project 25-0012
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, one-year renewal option for the annual requirements contract for animal services medical supplies with MWI Veterinary Supply Co., dba MWI Animal Health, of Boise, Idaho, in an amount not to exceed $186,302, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Animal Services Account No. CC410401-SC0529 [$168,516] and Animal Services Account No. CC410401-SC0507 [$17,786] and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
7.2. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Freeway Mowing, Project 24-0172
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, one-year renewal option for the annual requirements contract for freeway mowing with Lawn Patrol Service, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $332,232, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Clean Team Account No. CC410701-SC0626.
7.3. Annual Requirements Contract for Traffic Control Signs and Materials, Project 27-0012
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for traffic control signs and materials with Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Signs, of Foley, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed $101,168, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Public Works Traffic Control Account No. CC720105-SC0512.
7.4. Annual Requirements Contract for Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Project 27-0011
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for the purchase of hot-mix asphaltic concrete with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, of North Richland Hills, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000; Texas Materials Group, Inc., of Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000; and Austin Asphalt, Inc., of Coppell, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Street Maintenance Sales Tax Account No. CC720101-SC0614.
7.5. Annual Requirements Contract for Stormwater Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Services, Project 26-0157 & PWDR26003
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for Stormwater Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Services with Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,128, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Drainage Capital Projects Account No. CC308501-PWDR26003-SC0574.
7.6. Annual Requirements Contract for Potable Water, Ground, and Elevated Storage Tank Inspections and Cleaning, Project 27-0038
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for the potable water, ground, and elevated storage tank inspections, and cleaning with US Underwater, LLC, of Miami, Florida, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $256,750 and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Treatment Maintenance Account No. CC620102-SC0586.
7.7. Annual Contract for Commvault Cloud Cyber Resilience Software, Project 27-0043
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual contract for Commvault Cloud Cyber Resilience software with Summus Industries, Inc., of Sugar Land, 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 $186,493, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Server Support Account No. CC930701-SC0624.
7.8. Engineering Services Contract for the 2026 Drainage Improvements and Maintenance, Project No. PWDR26001
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract for the 2026 Drainage Improvements and Maintenance with LJB Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, in an amount not to exceed $326,760. Funding is available in Drainage Capital Project Account No. CC308501-PWDR26001-SC0574.
7.9. Four-Year Contract for Additional Workday ERP Software Modules, Project 27-0045
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the four-year contract for additional Workday ERP software modules with Precision Task Group, Inc., of Houston, 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 $1,676,582, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in ERP Systems Account No. CC190901-SC0624 and are subject to FY2028, FY2029, and FY2030 budget approval.
7.10. Professional Services Contract for Orthopedic Care, Project 27-0037
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract for orthopedic care with Regenexx, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $255,500, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various accounts.
7.11. Reject All Proposals for the Maintenance and Repair of Vertical Turbine Pumps, Project 26-0159
Reject all proposals relative to Project 26-0159 for the maintenance and repair of vertical turbine pumps and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the action.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
7.12. Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 (2401 Havenwood Drive)
Final reading of an ordinance approving Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 for a Secondary Living Unit, on certain property known as 2401 Havenwood Drive, zoned Residential Single-Family (RS-7.2); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
7.13. Zoning Case PD26-08 (7204 Mitchell Parkway)
Final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 7204 Mitchell Parkway to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Estate (RE) uses plus an Electric Utility Substation, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
7.14. Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for the Purchase and Installation of LED Lighting Improvements at Six Athletic Complexes, Project 27-0040
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for the purchase and installation of LED lighting improvements at six athletic complexes.
7.15. Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for Demolition, Abatement and Site Preparation Services at 1220 West Division Street, Project 26-0127 & PJ000196
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for demolition, abatement and site preparation services at 1220 West Division Street.
7.16. Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement Method for the Re-Roofing, Window Systems and Fire Alarm System Replacement at the East Police Sub-Station, Project 26-0247 & CMAM25006
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for the re-roofing, window systems and fire alarm system replacement at the East Police Sub-Station.
7.17. North Texas Anti-Gang Center Interlocal Agreement
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Administrative Agreement Between the Constituent Agencies of the Texas Anti-Gang Center – North Texas.
7.18. Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relative to the Arlington Police Department’s participation in a Violent Crime Task Force.
7.19. Professional Services Contract for Arlington Cemetery Operations
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract with M.E. Wade Family Funeral Home, LP, of Hubbard, Texas, relative to cemetery operations at the Arlington Cemetery, and to be retroactively effective to September 3, 2026.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IX. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST READING
10.1. Zoning Case PD26-15 (6203 Tempest Drive)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD26-15 for a garage conversion at a property built after 1984 for property currently zoned Residential Single-Family-5.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 6203 Tempest Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Single-Family-5 to allow a garage conversion at a property built after 1984 (RS-5), with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
10.2. Zoning Case PD26-10 (7201 and 7205 US 287 Highway)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD26-10 for approval of a change in zoning from Village on the Green at Tierra Verde (VG) to Planned Development (PD) for limited Light Industrial (LI) uses, plus Auto Repair Garage, Major, with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 7201 and 7205 U.S. 287 Business Highway to Planned Development (PD) for limited Light Industrial (LI) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
XI. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
11.1. Youth Programs Standards of Care
First reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Arlington Youth Programs Standards of Care to provide staffing ratios; minimum staff qualifications; minimum facility, health, and safety standards; and mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing the adopted local standards for municipal youth recreation programs.
XII. 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.
XIII. 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, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.