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 8, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
September 8, 2026, Evening Meeting
September 15, 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 the Purchase and Delivery of Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets and Sodium Bisulfate Tablets, Project 25-0366
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual requirements contract for the purchase and delivery of calcium hypochlorite tablets and sodium bisulfate tablets with Aqua-Rec, Inc., of Azle, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $154,620, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management – Parks & Rec. Account No. CC502704-SC0508 [$77,310] and Aquatics Administration Account No. CC504101-SC0620 [$77,310].
7.2. Annual Requirements Contract for Masonry Installation, Repair, and Restoration Services for the Parks, Recreation, & Culture Department, Project 26-0266
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for masonry installation, repair, and restoration services for the Parks, Recreation, & Culture Department with Green Foam Solutions, LLC., dba Liftcrete Solutions, of Waco, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various Parks, Recreation, & Culture departmental accounts.
7.3. Annual Requirements Contract for the Rental of Traffic Barricades, Project 27-0031
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for the rental of traffic barricades with Buyers Barricades, Inc. of Richland Hills, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $210,130 and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts.
7.4. Annual Contract for VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing and Support Services, Project 27-0039
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual contract for VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing and support services 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 $246,449, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in IT Projects Account No. CC930902-SC0533.
7.5. Annual Insurance Program Policy Renewals and New Policies for FY2027
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and procure insurance policies through Alliant Insurance Services Inc., San Diego California, for Property, Crime, Airport/Aviation Liability, Excess Workers’ Compensation, General and Liquor Liability, Excess General and Liquor Liability, Volunteer Accident, Cyber Liability, and any new policies for FY2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,571,030.
7.6. Renewal and Modification of the Two-Year Requirements Contract for Security Guard Services, Project 22-0143
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, two-year renewal option and modification of the two-year requirements contract for security guard services with Vets Securing America, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,573,707, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Non-Departmental Account No. CC190201-SC0533 [$1,110,874]; Sanford Properties Maintenance Account No. CC370106-SC0533 [$319,768]; and various departmental accounts [$143,065]; and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
7.7. Three-Year Contract for the Support and Maintenance of the City Website, Project 27-0025
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for the support and maintenance with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, Virginia, 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 $413,850, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Software Services Account No. CC930401-SC0624 [$212,663] and Special Services Account No. CC150201-SC0533 [$201,187]; and are subject to FY2028 and FY2029 budget approvals.
7.8. Architectural Services Contract for Improvements at Five Library Branches, Project AM 26-18 and CMLI26001
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural services contract for improvements at five library branches with LBL Architects, Inc., of Arlington, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $258,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Library Bond Capital Project Account No. CC968501-SC0574 and subject to FY27 budget approval.
7.9. Construction Contract for Collins 2.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Phase 2 Rehabilitation, Project 26-0296 & WUTK24002
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a construction contract for Collins 2.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Phase 2 Rehabilitation, with Blastco Texas, Inc., of Channelview, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $3,451,297. Funds are budgeted in Water Bond Account No. CC658502-PJWUTK24002-SC0697.
7.10. Construction Contract for Site Preparation and Concrete Improvements for the Touched by Time Sculpture, Project 26-0306
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for site preparation and concrete improvements for the Touched by Time Sculpture with The DMW Design Group, Inc., dba DMW Commercial of Burleson, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS in an amount not to exceed $238,767, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Park Capital Projects Account No. CC508501-PJPKPL26005–SC0688 [$113,767] and in Arts and Revitalization – CES Account No. CC970104-SC2003 [$125,000].
7.11. Construction Contract for the Elzie Odom Athletic Center Renovations, Project 26-0098 & PJPKPL24004
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a construction contract for the Elzie Odom Athletic Center renovations with HCI Commercial, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $2,512,918, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503-PJPKPL24004-SC0688.
7.12. Engineering Services Contract for Treepoint 1.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank, Project WU 26-11 & WUTK25004
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, for Treepoint 1.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $1,242,500. Funding is available in Water Bond Account No. CC658502-PJWUTK25004-SC0574.
7.13. Professional Services Contract for the Safe Routes to School Master Plan, Project 26-0196
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a professional services contract for the Safe Routes to School Master Plan with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, in an amount not to exceed $2,665,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Transportation Grants Account No. CC418604-GR000981-SC0574 [$2,165,000] and Traffic Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358505-SC0574 [$500,000]; and are subject to FY28 budget approval.
7.14. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at F.J. Red Kane Park, Project 26-0260
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment at F.J. Red Kane Park with The PlayWell Group, Inc., of Boerne, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $366,742, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Park Bond Capital Projects CC508503–PJPKPL24001-SC0688.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
7.15. One-Way Street Revisions
Final 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.
7.16. Amendments to the Construction, Electrical, and Fire Prevention Chapters
a. Final reading of an ordinance amending 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;
b. Final reading of an ordinance amending 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;
c. Final reading of an ordinance 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.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
7.17. 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar
A resolution officially scheduling City Council meetings for 2027.
7.18. City Council Rules for Public Comment
A resolution amending the City Council Rules for Public Comment.
7.19. Tarrant County November 2026 Election Polling Places
A resolution requesting the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to consider alternatives to the reduction of polling places for the November 2026 election as well as future elections.
7.20. Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation Contract
A resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation, a nonprofit corporation, relative to the management of and provision of services and improvements for the Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District.
7.21. Notice of Intention to Issue City of Arlington, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Texas, authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation; approving the preparation of a Preliminary Official Statement and a Notice of Sale; and providing for the effective date thereof.
7.22. Three-Year Contract for Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes, Project 26-0148A
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for collection of delinquent property taxes with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
7.23. Three-Year Contract for Collection of Delinquent Municipal Court Debts and Accounts Receivable, Project 26-0148B
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for collection of delinquent municipal court debts and accounts receivable with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
7.24. Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for Public Safety Technology Systems Replacement Consulting Services, Project 27-0030
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for public safety technology systems replacement consulting services.
7.25. Interlocal Agreement for the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement between Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Arlington acting through Arlington Water Utilities relative to the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program.
7.26. Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the 2026 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program, Project No. PWSM26002
A resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to receive reimbursement for actual eligible project costs of construction, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for the construction of the 2026 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program.
7.27. Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, Project 27-0022
A resolution authorizing payment to the City of Fort Worth for participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in the estimated amount of $625,000 for FY 2027.
7.28. United States Department of Transportation - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Transportation, for funding in an amount not to exceed $9,408,000, to support the deployment and integration of intelligent flood monitoring and warning infrastructure and the replacement of the Webb Ferrell Road bridge over Bowman Branch, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the later acceptance of such grant.
7.29. United States Department of Transportation - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Transportation, for funding in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, to support the design of the Johnson Creek, Tributary 9 watershed wide flood mitigation and flood resilience infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the acceptance of such grant.
7.30. Contract for Services with Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Contract for Services between Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas and the City of Arlington, Texas.
7.31. Third Amendment to Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Economic Services Contract
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Economic Services Contract between the City of Arlington and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, relative to providing services to facilitate the economic development, housing, and cultural atmosphere of Downtown Arlington.
7.32. Arlington Economic Development Corporation - Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated and the Arlington Economic Development Corporation, relative to the establishment of the company’s United States headquarters and advanced composite manufacturing operations in Arlington.
7.33. Professional Services Contract for Civil Engineering Site Assessment of in Support of the Center Street Gateway, Project 26-0188
A resolution accepting and approving Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-019 authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Contract with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, for a site assessment of real property near Center Street and Road to Six Flags, known as the Center Street Gateway, relative to a project authorized by Section 501.101 of the Texas Local Government Code.
7.34. Business Innovation & Research & Development (BIRD) Matching Funds Program - Takpar Technologies, LLC
A resolution accepting and approving Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-020, authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Performance Agreement with Takpar Technologies LLC relative to the company's application under the Business Innovation and Research and Development Matching Funds Incentive Program for funding commercialization and research and development.
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. Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 (2401 Havenwood Drive)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case SUP26-02 for a Specific Use Permit for a 'Secondary Living Unit' for property currently zoned Residential Single-Family-7.2 (RS-7.2)
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
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.
10.2. Zoning Case PD26-08 (7204 Mitchell Parkway)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD26-08 for approval of a change in zoning from Residential Estate (RE) to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Estate (RE), plus an Electric utility substation, with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
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.
XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
11.1. SiNaCa Studios Master Agreement and Lease
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Agreement and a ten year Lease Agreement between the City of Arlington and SiNaCa Studios relative to its relocation to City-owned property located at 300 West Front Street.
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, September 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the City of Arlington, Texas (“City”), will be held on September 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering and taking action on all matters on the agenda for the meeting, including approval of the Agreement for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Other Receivables (“Agreement”) with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes and other receivables.
The Agreement to be considered is necessary for the delinquent property taxes owed to the City to be collected in the most effective manner. The City desires that such delinquent property tax, penalties and interest be collected as provided in the Texas Tax Code.
The Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP firm is fully qualified to provide this representation, being the largest delinquent tax collection law firm in the State of Texas, as well as the United States and having been engaged in this specialized legal service for 50 years. In addition, the Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP firm possesses attorneys, staff, infrastructure and technology, including proprietary technology, that the City does not currently possess.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has represented the City in this capacity since 2006 with professionalism and expertise. The law firm has represented many nearby municipalities for 50 years with competence and professionalism, in the collection of delinquent property taxes.
The specialized legal services required by this Agreement cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City due to the high cost of implementing the appropriate infrastructure and technology and employing sufficient in-house attorneys and staff with the level of experience and competence necessary to perform these activities.
Linebarger will be compensated on a contingent fee basis as provided in the Texas Tax Code Sections 6.30, 33.07, 33.08, 33.11, and 33.48. These Texas Tax Code sections specifically provide for an additional penalty on delinquent taxes to compensate collection attorneys. A contract to pay inside or outside attorneys on an hourly basis would represent an additional cost to the City.
Entering into the Agreement for the Collection of Taxes and Other Receivables is in the best interests of the residents of the City because the delinquent taxes will be professionally and competently collected without the additional costs to the City of implementing infrastructure and technology, and employing in-house personnel or paying outside counsel on an hourly fee basis which would otherwise be required.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the City of Arlington, Texas, will be held on September 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering and taking action on all matters on the agenda for the meeting, including approval of the Agreement for the Collection of Delinquent Municipal Court Debts and Other Legal Accounts Receivable (“Agreement”) with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect unpaid fines, fees and court costs as provided in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 103.0031 and Local Government Code 140.009, and authorizing the execution of such Agreement.
The Agreement to be considered is necessary for the unpaid fines, fees and court costs owed to the City of Arlington (“City”) to be collected in the most effective manner. The City desires that such unpaid fines, fees and court costs be collected as provided in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Local Government Code.
The Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP firm is fully qualified to provide this representation, being the largest law firm specializing in the collection of governmental receivables in the State of Texas, as well as the United States, and having been engaged in this specialized legal service for 50 years. In addition, the Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP firm possesses infrastructure and technology, such as call center technology, that the City does not possess.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has represented the City in this capacity since 2006, and has 50 years of experience in the collection of delinquent governmental receivables. The law firm currently represents numerous nearby municipalities with competence and professionalism, in providing legal counsel and services related to the collection of unpaid fines, fees and court costs and has done so for many years.
The specialized legal services required by this Agreement cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City due to the high cost of implementing the appropriate infrastructure and technology and employing sufficient in-house attorneys and staff with the level of experience and competence necessary to perform these activities.
Linebarger will be compensated on a contingent fee like basis as provided in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 103.0031 and Local Government Code 140.009. Both provisions specifically provide for an additional collection fee in the amount of 30 percent in certain cases to compensate collection attorneys. A contract to pay inside or outside attorneys on an hourly basis would represent an additional cost to the City.
Entering into this Agreement is in the best interests of the residents of the City because the unpaid fines, fees and court costs will be professionally and competently collected without the additional costs to the City of implementing infrastructure and technology, and employing in-house personnel or paying outside counsel on an hourly fee basis which would otherwise be required.