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. June 23, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
June 23, 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. Annual Contract for Flood Monitoring Expansion, Project 26-0108
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual contract for flood monitoring expansion with Distinctive AFWS Designs, Inc., of Leicester, North Carolina, in an amount not to exceed $687,635, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Stormwater Utility Fund Account No. CC300101-SC0533.
7.2. Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase of Solar-Powered Streetlights for the Public Works Department, Project 26-0239
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for the purchase of solar-powered streetlights for the Public Works Department with Fonroche Lighting America, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, through an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the Education Service Center Region 19 dba Allied States Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Streetlight Maintenance Account No. CC720106-SC0582.
7.3. Annual Requirements Contracts for the Purchase of Audio-Visual Hardware, Software, and Related Services, Project 26-0292
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute annual requirements contracts for the purchase of audio-visual hardware, software, and related services with Digital Resources, Inc., of Southlake, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS in an amount not to exceed $100,000; 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 $150,000; and AVI-SPL LLC, of Lewisville, 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 $150,000; for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funding is available in various departmental and grant accounts and is subject to FY2027 budget approval.
7.4. Renewal and Modification of Annual Requirements Contract for Tree Maintenance and Removal Services, Project 24-0225
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final of two, one-year renewal option and modification of the annual requirements contract for tree maintenance and removal services with The Paysage Group, LLC, DBA Smith Lawn and Tree of Richland Hills, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $707,500, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Forestry and Beautification - Parks & Rec Account No. CC502705-SC0603 and is subject to FY 2027 budget approval.
7.5. Modification No. 1 of the Construction Contract for Woodland West Aquatic Center, Project 26-0071 and PJPKPL24005
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Modification No. 1 of the construction contract for the Woodland West Aquatic Center with Morales Construction Services, Inc., of Mansfield, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $181,885.64, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503-PJPKPL24005-SC0688.
7.6. Construction Contract for Entertainment District Corridor Landscape Improvements Phase 2, Project 26-0236 and PJPKPL22010
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for Entertainment District Corridor landscape improvements Phase 2 with American Landscape Systems, Inc., of Lewisville, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $114,978, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Parks Capital Projects Account No. CC508501- PJPKPL22010-SC0688.
7.7. Engineering Services Contract for Mechanical Upgrades at City Hall and Building Generators at Fire Stations 10, 11 and 13, Project AM 26-10 and Project No. PJ000198
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract for mechanical upgrades at City Hall and building generators at Fire Stations 10, 11 and 13, with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $422,460, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Municipal Facilities Capital Project Account No.CC768501-SC0583 [$336,485] and Fire Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC228502-SC0583 [$85,975].
7.8. Sole Source Contract for Support and Maintenance Subscription for the e-PlanREVIEW Software, Project 26-0289
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the sole source contract for support and maintenance subscription for e-PlanREVIEW software with e-Plan, Inc., dba e-PlanSoft, of Irvine, California, in an amount not to exceed $132,971, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Software Services Account No. CC930401-SC0624.
7.9. Purchase of Pipe Burst Equipment for the Arlington Water Utilities Department, Project 26-0218
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of pipe burst equipment for the Arlington Water Utilities Department with Scandinavian No-Dig Centre, of Svenstrup, Denmark, in an amount not to exceed $938,655, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Water Operating Pay-Go Account No. CC658501-PJWUWS24029-SC2020.
7.10. Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for Handitran, Project 26-0185
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of replacement vehicles for Handitran with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, in an amount not to exceed $604,113; and A-Z Bus Texas LLC, of Lubbock, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $268,485, for a total amount not to exceed $872,598, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Handitran Account No. CC358604-SC2021-GR000154.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING
7.11. Specific Use Permit SUP26-01 (911 South Davis Drive)
Final reading of an ordinance approving Specific Use Permit SUP26-01 for a Day Care on certain property known as 911 South Davis Drive, zoned Residential Single-Family-7.2 (RS-7.2); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
7.12. Zoning Case PD26-03 (6710, 6706, 6704, 6700, and 6608 US 287 Highway - Campbell Place)
Final reading of an an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 6710, 6706, 6704, 6700, and 6608 US 287 Highway to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Multi-Family-22 (RMF-22) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
7.13. Development Plan PD07-05-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)
A resolution authorizing the approval of a Development Plan pursuant to PD07-05-DP19 for Shops at Viridian of the existing 2,063.73-acre Viridian Planned Development District, zoned “Planned Development (PD) for certain institutional uses; certain office uses; certain recreation and entertainment uses; certain residential and lodging uses; certain retail and personal service uses; certain temporary uses; certain utilities, communication, and transportation uses; and the following miscellaneous uses: distribution centers, gas drilling and production, community centers, community homes, libraries, medical clinic or ambulatory surgical centers, boutique hotels, extended care facilities, car washes, custom and craft work, farmers market, gasoline sales, personal services, veterinarian clinic, temporary outdoor sales, and radio, television, or microwave tower, and related accessory uses”, with revised concept brief approval.
7.14. Electing Mayor Pro Tempore and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore
A resolution electing City Council members to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore for a period of one year until a successor is duly elected and qualified.
7.15. Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County College District, the City of Arlington on behalf of the Arlington Fire Department and the Arlington Independent School District (Includes Joint Funding for AISD Fire Academy Lieutenant
A resolution authorizing the execution of the Interlocal Agreement Between Tarrant County College District, the City of Arlington on behalf of the Arlington Fire Department and Arlington Independent School District relative to the Arlington Independent School District Fire Academy and funding for a Fire Lieutenant-School Resource Officer assigned to coordinate the Arlington Independent School District Fire Academy.
7.16. Interlocal Agreement with Arlington Independent School District for Student Rides on the Arlington On-Demand Service
A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 26-065 and authorizing the execution of a revised Interlocal Agreement with the Arlington Independent School District (AISD) relative to student rides on the Arlington On-Demand Service for the AISD Student Outreach Services Program.
7.17. Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for Group Critical Illness Coverage
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Group Critical Illness Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
7.18. Texas Department of Transportation FY2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant
A resolution ratifying and authorizing the prior submission of a FY 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant application, in an amount not to exceed $39,988.80, over a five-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the Texas Department of Transportation relative to compensation of officer overtime during focused impaired-driving enforcement campaigns and authorizing the execution of documents relative to application for the acceptance of such grant.
7.19. United States Department of Justice FY2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization Grant Program
A resolution ratifying and authorizing the prior submission of a FY2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization grant application, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a five-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice to support the cost of new NIBIN-compatible equipment and maintenance costs for the Arlington Police Department, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.20. United States Department of Justice FY2026 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant Program
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY2026 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant application, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, over a two-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice for the program, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.21. United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Violent Crimes Unit
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY2026 Community Policing Development Microgrants program application, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, over a two-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice to assist the Arlington Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit with improving capacity to fight gang and organized crime activity throughout the City of Arlington, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.22. United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY2026 Community Policing Development Microgrants program application, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, over a two-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice to assist the Arlington Police Department’s Human Exploitation And Trafficking (HEAT) Unit with improving capacity to fight human trafficking throughout the City of Arlington, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.23. United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Recruitment
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY2026 Community Policing Development Microgrants program application, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, over a two-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice to assist the Arlington Police Department with recruiting new officers, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.24. Balfour Flats Venture, LP – Amended and Restated TIRZ Chapter 380 Grant Agreement
A resolution authorizing the execution of Amended and Restated TIRZ Chapter 380 Grant agreement by and between Balfour Flats Venture, LP, the City of Arlington, and the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Arlington, Texas - Downtown.
7.25. Revocable License Agreement - Atmos Energy Corporation - 2409 and 2411 West Harris Road
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Revocable License Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the installation of a pipeline inspection gauge trap (or “pig trap”) and gas pipeline inspection facilities at 2409 and 2411 West Harris Road, City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IX. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST READING
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES FIRST READING
10.1. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Amended and Restated Project Plan and Financing Plan
Following the public hearing, consider first reading of an ordinance to approve the Amended and Restated Project Plan and Financing Plan for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, in the City of Arlington, Texas - Downtown pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance approving the Amended and Restated Project Plan and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Arlington, Texas - Downtown; making various findings related to such amended plan; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
10.2. Zoning Case PD25-18 (1605 Wilma Lane)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD25-18 for a change in zoning from Residential Single-family 7.2 (RS-7.2) to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Single Family-5 (RS-5), with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
First reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1605 Wilma Lane to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Single Family-5 (RS-5) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
10.3. Zoning Case PD25-21 (1013 North Mesquite Street)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD25-21 to change the zoning from Entertainment District Overlay (EDO)-Residential Single-family 7.2 (RS-7.2) to Planned Development (PD) for Entertainment District Overlay (EDO)-Residential Medium-density 12 (RM-12), with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
First reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1013 North Mesquite Street to Planned Development (PD) for Entertainment District Overlay (EDO)- Residential Medium-Density 12 (RM-12) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
XI. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
11.1. Amending the FY2026 Operating Budget
First reading of an ordinance amending the Operating Budget for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, and becoming effective from and after its passage.
11.2. Appointment of Senior Associate Municipal Judge
First reading of an ordinance appointing a Senior Associate Municipal Judge and amending an ordinance appointing judges.
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, July 29, 2026, at 5:00 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. After the meeting, the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget will be 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. As of the time this notice was posted, the City had not yet proposed a 2026 tax rate.
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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 |
$ TBD |
$ 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 |
$ TBD |
$ 1,516 |