Call To Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions, and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 15, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Installation of Optical Ground Wire Bid No. 3703-13 Southeast Power Corporation $286,074.92 Optional Contingency 28,607.08 TOTAL $314,682.00 This request is to provide the necessary labor and equipment for the installation of Optical Ground Wire from Gibbons Creek to Bryan East Substation. An optional contingency fee is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. b. Roof Replacement for Various City Facilities Bid No. 3856-13 Supreme Roofing, LLC $552,900.00 This request is to provide labor and materials to replace roofs that have met or exceeded their life expectancies at the following City facilities: South Garland Library, Walnut Creek Library, Firewheel Golf Clubhouse, Bradfield Concession Stand, Firewheel Pump Station, and Surf & Swim Bathhouse. c. Breaker Replacement and Relay Modifications Bid No. 3770-13 Techline, Inc. $184,624.34 Optional Contingency 18,986.42 TOTAL $203,610.76 This request is to provide the materials required for the breaker replacements and relay modifications at the Bryan East, Dansby, and Gibbons Creek Substations. An optional contingency fee is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. d. Concrete Construction Materials Bid No. 3899-13 Barnsco, Inc. $107,788.92 This request is to provide for the purchase of steel reinforcing bar and related materials to be used by the Street Department for concrete paving. This is a 12-month Term Contract with one optional renewal. e. Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 3809-13 American Site Builders $876,663.23 Optional Contingency 87,666.77 TOTAL $964,330.00 This request is to provide the labor and equipment required to relocate transmission lines to accommodate the Pleasant Valley bridge relocation. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen additional material or labor that may be required.f. Audubon Park Soccer Field Lighting Bid No. 3954-14 Musco Lighting, Inc. $388,121.00 This request is to install sports lighting on existing fields at Audubon Park Soccer Facility. The area to be lighted includes a layout that that accommodates two large-size fields. The installation is anticipated to be complete for the 2014 spring soccer season. g. Underground Cable Replacement Bid No. 3826-13 T & D Solutions $692,500.00 Optional Contingency 50,000.00 TOTAL $742,500.00 This request is to provide the labor and equipment necessary for the replacement of five underground cable loops as part of Garland Power & Light’s maintenance operations. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen work that may be required. h. Materials for Substation Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 3838-13 Techline, Inc. $177,964.23 Optional Contingency 17,796.77 TOTAL $195,761.77 This request is to provide the materials required for the Wynn Joyce Substation Transmission Line Relocation. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen additional materials that may be required. i. 138 KV Breaker Foundation Replacement Bid No. 3901-13 Chapman Construction $146,000.00 This request is to provide labor, materials, and equipment for the removal and installation of 138 kV breaker foundations at Texas Municipal Power Agency.3. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the alley right-of-way and execute a deed without warranty conveying the 7,600 square feet of Avenue C from Eleventh Street to the alley right-of-way behind 313 and 401 Eleventh Street for $7,600 to Mr. Louis Moore.Mr. Moore recently purchased the property at 401 Eleventh Street and now owns both sides of Avenue C from Eleventh Street to the alley. Zoning requires a minimum 60 feet wide lot. The existing ROW is only 40 feet wide. Since the ROW is not of adequate width to be purchased and developed separately Mr. Moore is the only potential purchaser that can effectively utilize the property. 4. Consider a resolution reappointing Tom Jefferies to the Board of Directors of Texas Municipal Power Agency. This item was considered was scheduled for consideration by Council at the November 4, 2013 Work Session. Council is requested to consider the reappointment of Tom Jefferies to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. Mr. Jefferies has indicated his desire to be reappointed. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances. This item was considered by Council at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. The Wellington Run Homeowners Association requested time limit parking restrictions between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days only for portions of Hamlett Lane and Fondren Drive near Lakeview Centennial High School. 6. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Shana Tova Realty ADA Compliant Limited Partnership.This item was considered by Council during this year’s Operating Budget presentation. The Facilities Management Department has been operating out of temporary construction trailers This space will not only accommodate the necessary supplies and equipment to allow the department to more efficiently conduct its day-to-day operations, but it will also provide the necessary space required to store surplus furniture currently being housed in buildings slated for demolition as part of the Downtown Redevelopment Phase II program and space to temporarily store furniture that will be displaced as part of the City Hall renovation. The average annual lease amount is $142,000. The term of the lease is 10 years.
7. Citizen comments 8. Adjourn
Nov 05, 2013 City Council
Call To Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions, and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 15, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Installation of Optical Ground Wire Bid No. 3703-13 Southeast Power Corporation $286,074.92 Optional Contingency 28,607.08 TOTAL $314,682.00 This request is to provide the necessary labor and equipment for the installation of Optical Ground Wire from Gibbons Creek to Bryan East Substation. An optional contingency fee is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. b. Roof Replacement for Various City Facilities Bid No. 3856-13 Supreme Roofing, LLC $552,900.00 This request is to provide labor and materials to replace roofs that have met or exceeded their life expectancies at the following City facilities: South Garland Library, Walnut Creek Library, Firewheel Golf Clubhouse, Bradfield Concession Stand, Firewheel Pump Station, and Surf & Swim Bathhouse. c. Breaker Replacement and Relay Modifications Bid No. 3770-13 Techline, Inc. $184,624.34 Optional Contingency 18,986.42 TOTAL $203,610.76 This request is to provide the materials required for the breaker replacements and relay modifications at the Bryan East, Dansby, and Gibbons Creek Substations. An optional contingency fee is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. d. Concrete Construction Materials Bid No. 3899-13 Barnsco, Inc. $107,788.92 This request is to provide for the purchase of steel reinforcing bar and related materials to be used by the Street Department for concrete paving. This is a 12-month Term Contract with one optional renewal. e. Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 3809-13 American Site Builders $876,663.23 Optional Contingency 87,666.77 TOTAL $964,330.00 This request is to provide the labor and equipment required to relocate transmission lines to accommodate the Pleasant Valley bridge relocation. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen additional material or labor that may be required.f. Audubon Park Soccer Field Lighting Bid No. 3954-14 Musco Lighting, Inc. $388,121.00 This request is to install sports lighting on existing fields at Audubon Park Soccer Facility. The area to be lighted includes a layout that that accommodates two large-size fields. The installation is anticipated to be complete for the 2014 spring soccer season. g. Underground Cable Replacement Bid No. 3826-13 T & D Solutions $692,500.00 Optional Contingency 50,000.00 TOTAL $742,500.00 This request is to provide the labor and equipment necessary for the replacement of five underground cable loops as part of Garland Power & Light’s maintenance operations. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen work that may be required. h. Materials for Substation Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 3838-13 Techline, Inc. $177,964.23 Optional Contingency 17,796.77 TOTAL $195,761.77 This request is to provide the materials required for the Wynn Joyce Substation Transmission Line Relocation. An optional contingency fee is included for any unforeseen additional materials that may be required. i. 138 KV Breaker Foundation Replacement Bid No. 3901-13 Chapman Construction $146,000.00 This request is to provide labor, materials, and equipment for the removal and installation of 138 kV breaker foundations at Texas Municipal Power Agency.3. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the alley right-of-way and execute a deed without warranty conveying the 7,600 square feet of Avenue C from Eleventh Street to the alley right-of-way behind 313 and 401 Eleventh Street for $7,600 to Mr. Louis Moore.Mr. Moore recently purchased the property at 401 Eleventh Street and now owns both sides of Avenue C from Eleventh Street to the alley. Zoning requires a minimum 60 feet wide lot. The existing ROW is only 40 feet wide. Since the ROW is not of adequate width to be purchased and developed separately Mr. Moore is the only potential purchaser that can effectively utilize the property. 4. Consider a resolution reappointing Tom Jefferies to the Board of Directors of Texas Municipal Power Agency. This item was considered was scheduled for consideration by Council at the November 4, 2013 Work Session. Council is requested to consider the reappointment of Tom Jefferies to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. Mr. Jefferies has indicated his desire to be reappointed. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances. This item was considered by Council at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. The Wellington Run Homeowners Association requested time limit parking restrictions between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days only for portions of Hamlett Lane and Fondren Drive near Lakeview Centennial High School. 6. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Shana Tova Realty ADA Compliant Limited Partnership.This item was considered by Council during this year’s Operating Budget presentation. The Facilities Management Department has been operating out of temporary construction trailers This space will not only accommodate the necessary supplies and equipment to allow the department to more efficiently conduct its day-to-day operations, but it will also provide the necessary space required to store surplus furniture currently being housed in buildings slated for demolition as part of the Downtown Redevelopment Phase II program and space to temporarily store furniture that will be displaced as part of the City Hall renovation. The average annual lease amount is $142,000. The term of the lease is 10 years.
7. Citizen comments 8. Adjourn