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. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project (Cooper Street to Collins Street) - Fee Acquisitions (Parcel 39); Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the condemnation of fee simple title of approximately 559 square feet, being a portion of Lot 5, Block 8, of the Original Town of Arlington, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 388, Page 26, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 200 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project (Cooper Street to Collins Street).
The consideration of other real property items:
6.2. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project (Cooper Street to Collins Street) - Ikoon Auto Sales; Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing the settlement of negotiations for fee simple title of approximately 618 square feet, being a portion of Lot 1A, Block 69, of the Original Town of Arlington, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Volume 388-83, Page 13, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 303 Indiana Street, Arlington, Texas, for the public use of sidewalks and landscaping improvements, for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk (Cooper Street to Collins Street) Project.
6.3. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project (Cooper Street to Collins Street) - Latt Properties, Inc. (Parcel 24); Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing payment of the Award of Special Commissioners into the registry of the County Court at Law pursuant to condemnation case styled The State of Texas and The City of Arlington v. Latt Properties, Inc., Cause No. 2026-006191-1, relative to the acquisition of an 852 square foot fee acquisition, being a portion of the Solomon Davis Survey, Abstract Number 425, City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, otherwise known as 801 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas.
6.4. Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project (Cooper Street to Collins Street) - Latt Properties, Inc. (Parcel 25); Project No. PWSW16003
A resolution authorizing payment of the Award of Special Commissioners into the registry of the County Court at Law pursuant to condemnation case styled The State of Texas and The City of Arlington v. Latt Properties, Inc., Cause No. 2026-007948-2, relative to the acquisition of an square foot fee acquisition, being a portion of Lot 67, Sol Davis Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat filed in Cabinet B, Slide 501, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, (P.R.T.C.T.), otherwise known as 805 East Division Street, Arlington, Texas.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
7.1. October 20, 2026, Evening Meeting
October 27, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
October 27, 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 the Fuel Card Services Program, Project 27-0024
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for the fuel card services program with Corpay Inc, dba Corpay Technologies Operating Company, LLC, of Covington, Louisiana, through an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company dba OMNIA Partners, Public Sector for an amount not to exceed $550,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC0518.
8.2. Annual Requirements Contract for Commercial Wireless Services and Equipment, Project 27-0068
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for commercial wireless services and equipment with AT&T Mobility LLC, of Dallas, 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 $800,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.3. Annual Requirements Contract for Access Control Maintenance and Related Access Control Systems, Project 27-0067
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for access control maintenance and related access control systems with Electripro, Inc., dba Integrated Technologies and Design, of El Paso, Texas, through an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the Education Service Center Region 19 dba Allied States Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $376,688, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.4. Annual Requirements Contract for the Sole Source Purchase of Water Meters for the Arlington Water Utilities Department, Project 27-0060
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the sole source purchase of water meters for the Arlington Water Utilities Department with Metron Farnier, LLC, of Louisville, Colorado, in an amount not to exceed $4,653,856, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Operations Support Office - Water Account No. CC630104-SC0674.
8.5. Annual Requirements Contract for the Sole Source Purchase of Sensus Meter SmartPoint Transceivers and Annual Hosting Services, Project 27-0059
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the sole source purchase of Sensus Meter SmartPoint Transceivers and annual hosting services with Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, of Riverside, California, in an amount not to exceed $2,262,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Operations Support Office - Water Account No. CC630104-SC0674 [$2,073,119] and Engineering Support - Water Account No. CC600501-SC0624 [$188,881].
8.6. Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Grass Sod, Project 26-0277
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for the purchase and installation of grass sod with King Ranch Turf Grass L.P., of Wharton, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.7. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contracts for Electrical Services for Water Treatment Plants and Remote Sites, Project 25-0304
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual requirements contracts for electrical services for water treatment plants and remote sites with Prime Controls, L.P., of Lewisville, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, and Winston Electric, Inc., dba Acme Electric Company of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, in a total amount not to exceed $350,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funding is available in Treatment Maintenance Account Nos. CC620102-SC0622 and CC620102-SC0592.
8.8. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Liquid Chlorine, Project 26-0059
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual requirements contract for liquid chlorine with PVS DX, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,032,590, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Water Treatment Operations Account No. CC620101-SC0508 and subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.9. Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Temporary Labor Services for Facility Maintenance, Event Operations, and Event Cleaning, Project 25-0279
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two renewal options for the annual requirements contract for temporary labor services for facility maintenance, event operations, and event cleaning, with Certified Personnel, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Esports Stadium & Expo Administration Account No. CC970101-SC50021 and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.10. Renewal and Modification of the Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase and Delivery of Transport Loads of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Project 26-0115
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the renewal and modification of the existing annual requirements contract for the purchase and delivery of transport loads of gasoline and diesel fuel with Tartan Oil LLC, of Knoxville, Tennessee, to increase the authorized contract amount and to exercise the first one-year renewal option effective December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC0518 and subject to FY2028 budget approval.
8.11. Renewal and Modification of Two-Year Requirements Contract for Grounds Maintenance of Neighborhood and Community Parks, Project 23-0012
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, renewal option and modify the two-year requirements contract for grounds maintenance of neighborhood and community parks with Whitmore & Sons, Inc., of Bedford, Texas, an amount not to exceed $1,421,632, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management – Parks & Rec Account No. CC502704-SC0602 and are subject to FY2028 and FY2029 approval.
8.12. 2027 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program, Project No. PWSM27001
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a requirements contract with Garret Shields Infrastructure, LLC, of Plano, Texas, for 2027 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $4,277,300. Funding is available in the Contract Street Maintenance Account No. CC728501-PWSM27001-SC0614 [$4,064,300] and General Fund Contract Street Maintenance Account No. CC728502-PWSM27001-SC0614 [$213,000].
8.13. Architectural Design Services Contract for the Public Works South Field Operations Facility and Water Utilities Support Facility, Project 26-0214 and CMAM25002
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural design services contract for the Public Works South Field Operations facility and Water Utilities Support facility, with Quorum Architects Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $2,076,300, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funds are available in Street Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358504-SC0685 [$900,000]; Drainage Bond Fund Cap Project Account No. CC308502-SC0690 [$138,150]; and Water Bond Account No. CC658502-SC0574 [$1,038,150].
8.14. Construction Contract for the Colonial Estates Phase I, Project No. PWST27001
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for the Colonial Estates Phase 1 project with Reliable Paving, Inc., of Arlington, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $3,705,395.26. Funding is available in Street Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358504-PWST27001-SC0685.
8.15. Professional Services Contract for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Basin Evaluation, Project 26-0216 & WUWS26004
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a professional services contract for 2026 sanitary sewer basin evaluation with RJN Group, Inc., of Downers Grove, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $519,950, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Sewer - Pay Go Account No. CC668501-PJWUWS26004-SC0575.
CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES
8.16. Specific Use Permit SUP25-13 (500 East Abram Street)
Final reading of an ordinance adopting Specific Use Permit SUP25-13 for a Banquet Hall on certain property known as 500 East Abram Street, zoned Downtown Form-Based Zoning District-Core (DT-FBZD-C); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
8.17. Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP20 (Kidsville Arlington)
A resolution authorizing the approval of Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP20 for ‘Kidsville Arlington’, a medical office development located within the “Viridian PD”, a planned development district in the City of Arlington.
8.18. Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for an Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Audiovisual Hardware, Project 27-0032
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for an annual requirements contract for the purchase and installation of audiovisual hardware.
8.19. Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Procurement Method for the Construction of the Waterway Lift Station Rehabilitation, Project 27-0070 and WUTR23004
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal (CSP) procurement method for construction of the waterway lift station rehabilitation.
8.20. Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Procurement Method for the Construction of the Kee Branch Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation (Mayfield Road and Woodside Drive), Project 27-0069 and WUWS21005
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal (CSP) procurement method for construction of the Kee Branch Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation (Mayfield Road and Woodside Drive).
8.21. Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Procurement Method for the Construction of the Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement, Project 27-0056 and WUWS20005
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal (CSP) procurement method for the construction of the Shadow Drive sanitary sewer main replacement.
8.22. Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Interlocal Assistance Agreement
A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Agency Interlocal Assistance Agreement with Tarrant County relative to participation in the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force which includes a grant award of $123,475 and requires a cash match of approximately $29,460.
8.23. Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Building Lease Modifications
a. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Second Renewal and Amendment to Lease with United Way of Tarrant County for 401 West Sanford Street, Suite 2600, in the Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Campus buildings, to be retroactively effective to October 1, 2026.
b. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Lease Amendment for Square Footage and One-Time Rent Adjustment with the State of Texas acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission for 401 West Sanford Street, Suites 2400 and 2900, in the Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Campus buildings, to be retroactively effective November 1, 2026.
c. A resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Lease with My Health My Resources for 501 West Sanford, Suite 10, in the Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Campus buildings, to be retroactively effective to November 1, 2026.
d. A resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Lease with the Housing Authority of the City of Arlington for 401 West Sanford Street, Suite 2601, in the Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Campus buildings, to be retroactively effective to November 1, 2026.
e. A resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Lease with the Housing Authority of the City of Arlington for 501 West Sanford Street, Suite 20, in the Southeast Tarrant County Human Services Campus buildings, to be retroactively effective to November 1, 2026.
8.24. Texas Department of Transportation 2027 Highway Safety Improvement Program Call for Projects - Intersection Safety Improvements
A resolution authorizing the submission of a 2027 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the Texas Department of Transportation, for funding in the amount not to exceed $5,460,000 for intersection safety improvements at three high-crash locations and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.25. Texas Department of Transportation 2027 Highway Safety Improvement Program Call for Projects - Roundabouts
A resolution authorizing the submission of a 2027 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant application, and acceptance, if awarded, from the Texas Department of Transportation, for funding in the amount not to exceed $6,750,000 for the construction of three roundabouts, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
8.26. Authorization to Retain Bracewell LLP in the Voters’ Voice of Arlington and Ex Parte City of Arlington, Texas Lawsuits
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to retain Bracewell LLP to represent the City of Arlington in the following lawsuits: Voters’ Voice of Arlington, an unincorporated nonprofit association v. City of Arlington, Texas; Jim Ross, as Mayor; Trey Yelverton, as City Manager; and Ex Parte The City of Arlington, Texas.
8.27. Strategic Solutions Fund - Antron Compact Electronics, L.P.
A resolution accepting and approving the Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-023, authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Performance Agreement with Antron Compact Electronics L.P. relative to the creation and retention of primary jobs as part of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center Incentive Project.
8.28. Arlington Economic Development Corporation - All Cash Contract of Sale - Coy E. Garrett - 1423 Altman Drive
A resolution accepting and approving the Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-025, authorizing the Executive Director to execute an all cash contract of sale with Coy E. Garrett for the purchase of fee simple property rights in Lot 7-B, Block 5, Avondale Place Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with a physical address being 1423 Altman Drive; and authorizing acceptance of the conveyance of fee simple property rights.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
X. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST READING
11.1. (CONTINUED) Zoning Case PD26-07 (1630 South Pecan Street)
THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE TO THE DECEMBER 8, 2026 MEETING
Following the public hearing, consider a continuance for Zoning Case PD26-07 for a change in zoning from Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) uses, with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1630 South Pecan Street to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
11.2. Zoning Case PD26-09 (2245 Carter Drive)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD26-09 for approval of a change in zoning from Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) uses, with a Development Plan.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
An ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 2245 Carter Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Multi-Family 22 (RMF-22) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly.
XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
12.1. Designation of Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Number Four
A resolution establishing Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Number Four in the City of Arlington.
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 Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:25 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.