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. October 13, 2026, Afternoon Minutes
October 13, 2026, Evening Minutes
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 Contracts for the Purchase, Alteration, and Delivery Services of Uniforms for the Arlington Police Department, Project 25-0399
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual requirements contracts for the purchase, alteration, and delivery services of uniforms for the Arlington Police Department with Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Work Wear and Uniforms, of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $136,546; and Galls, LLC, of St. Louis, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $318,606, for a total amount not to exceed $455,152, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funds are budgeted in Quartermaster & Fleet – Police account No. CC810301-SC0503 and are subject to FY2028 budget approval.
7.2. Sole Source Purchase of Ozone Power Supply Units, Project 27-0034 & WUTR25012
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the sole source purchase of the ozone power supply units with Veolia Water Technologies Treatment Solutions USA, Inc., of Trevose, Pennsylvania, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funds are budgeted in Water Bond Account No. CC658502-PJWUTR25012-SC0689.
7.3. Sole Source Contract for Hazmat Detection System, Project 27-0035
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a sole source contract for hazmat detection system with Bubble Technology Industries Inc., of Ontario, Canada in an amount not to exceed $119,805, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in FEMA Fire Grants Account No. CC228601-SC2018-GR000996.
7.4. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at Duncan Robinson Park, Project 27-0053
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Duncan Robinson Park with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., dba GameTime, of Fort Payne, Alabama, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $276,211, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503- PJPKPL24001-SC0688.
7.5. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at Burl L. Wilkes Park, Project 27-0052
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Burl L. Wilkes Park with Child’s Play Operating, LLC, dba Child’s Play, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $249,113, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503- PJPKPL24001-SC0688.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS
7.6. United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Competitive Grants Program
A resolution authorizing the submission of a FY2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Competitive Grants Program application, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, over a three-year period, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Justice, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the application for and acceptance of such grant.
7.7. Approval to Execute Annual Federal Transportation Administration and Texas Department of Transportation Grant Agreements
A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute documents related to the drawing down of Federal Transportation Administration funding for Handitran and Arlington On-Demand Rideshare services and Texas Department of Transportation funding for Handitran service.
7.8. Arlington Museum of Art Grant Agreement
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement by and between the City of Arlington and the Arlington Museum of Art relative to the Museum’s operation of a public, non-profit art museum.
7.9. City of Arlington Local Marker Designation for 208 Pine Street (Pyburn House)
A resolution designating 208 Pine Street as the location of an Arlington Landmark of special historical, architectural, or cultural significance, and authorizing the installation of a local marker.
7.10. Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement Method for the Exterior Gutter and Downspout System Replacement Services at Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center, Project 27-0063 & CMPD26001
A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for the exterior gutter and downspout system replacement at Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center.
7.11. Modification to Contract for Demolition, Abatement, and Site Preparation Services of Nine Residential Properties Located at 1310 and 1402 North Center Street, 1211, 1213, 1219, 1403, 1409, 1421, and 1505 Altman Drive, Project 26-0229 and PJ-000192
A resolution accepting and approving Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-024 authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Contract Modification No. 1 with FH ARC Abatement, LLC, of Waco, Texas, for demolition, abatement, and site preparation services of nine residential properties near Center Street and Road to Six Flags, known as the Center Street Gateway, in an amount not to exceed $38,068.50, relative to a project authorized by Section 501.101 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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 SUP25-13 (500 East Abram Street)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case SUP25-13 for a Specific Use Permit for a ‘Banquet Hall’ for property currently zoned Downtown Form-Based Zoning District-Core (DT-FBZD-C).
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
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.
10.2. Zoning Case PD26-07 (1630 South Pecan Street)
Following the public hearing, consider Zoning Case PD26-07 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, on approximately 2.575 acres.
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.
XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
11.1. Master Development Agreement with Hines DM Services US LLC
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Development Agreement with Hines DM Services US LLC relative to development of the City’s property at 701 and 715 Ryan Plaza Drive, 700 West Lamar Boulevard, and a portion of 1608 North Collins Street.
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Development Agreement with Hines DM Services US LLC relative to development of the City’s property at 701 and 715 Ryan Plaza Drive, 700 West Lamar Boulevard, and a portion of 1608 North Collins Street.
11.2. Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 8 Director Election
A resolution casting a vote for the Region 8 Director of the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors.
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 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and remained posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.