Call to Order Invocation 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 September 15, 2015 Regular Meeting Consider approval of the following bids: a. Code Compliance Nuisance Abatements Bid No. 5734-15 Affordable Fleet Washing $184,000.00 This request is to provide for nuisance abatements including mowing, cleaning, and debris removal for residential and commercial properties. Work will be performed on an as-needed basis as directed by Code Compliance. This is a term contract with four optional renewals b. Electrical Duct Line at Marketplace Drive Bid No. 5706-15 Gardner Telecommunications, Inc. $294,193.72 Optional Contingency 25,000.00 TOTAL $319,193.72 This request is to install approximately 2,000 feet of concrete encased duct line, one 2-way manhole, and five switchgear pads for the GP&L Electrical Distribution System at Marketplace Drive. Due to the complex nature of this project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. c. AV, Presentation, and Broadcast System Bid No. 5455-15 Improvements Videotex Systems, Inc. $271,897.34 Unicom Government, Inc. 190,257.85 TOTAL $462,155.19 This request is to replace the AV, presentation and broadcast systems in the Council Chambers, Work Session Room, Austin State Room, and CGTV Control Room. d. Emergency Repair of Power Generator Bid No. 5819-15 L&S Electric, Inc. $150,000.00 This request is to replace the electronic governor on the Lewisville Hydro Power Generator due to unforeseen damage. The necessary repairs include installation and programming of the new governor, interfacing with existing controls, and final testing of the unit. e. Rowlett Road Reconstruction Bid No. 5670-15 Pavecon Public Works $1,869,363.93 This request is to reconstruct Rowlett Road at its current width between Roan Road and Lake Ray Hubbard bridge. f. Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Bid No. 5683-15 SYB Construction Company, Inc. $1,162,782.15 This request is to construct approximately 1,307 linear feet of 6 inch water line, 4,341 linear feet of 8 inch water line, and 302 linear feet of 8 inch sanitary sewer. This work will be performed at Main Street, Avenue A, Curtis Drive, and Rollingridge Lane. 3. Consider by minute action the approval of addendum #1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement COG149 to R-Delta Engineers. At the June 2, 2015 Regular Meeting, Council approved Professional Engineering Services Agreement COG149 to R-Delta Engineers for Garland Power & Light’s new 138kV Switching Station. Addendum #1 to Agreement COG149 incorporates additional planning, surveying, engineering and landscape architectural services as part of the Switching Station expansion to accommodate a new commercial business. This change order is in the amount of $171,000.00 and represents a 41.9% increase to the original agreement amount of $407,850.00.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson • Craig Wright – Garland Cultural Arts Commission • Dorothy McAllister – Library Board Council Member Scott LeMay • Marcie Adame – Community Multicultural Commission • DeAnne Driver – Garland Cultural Arts Commission Council Member Jim Cahill • Rex Kyle – TIF (South) • Trellas Gotcher – Library Board • Michael Francis – Property Standards Board • John Ball – Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee
5. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 6. Adjourn.
Oct 05, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Invocation 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 September 15, 2015 Regular Meeting Consider approval of the following bids: a. Code Compliance Nuisance Abatements Bid No. 5734-15 Affordable Fleet Washing $184,000.00 This request is to provide for nuisance abatements including mowing, cleaning, and debris removal for residential and commercial properties. Work will be performed on an as-needed basis as directed by Code Compliance. This is a term contract with four optional renewals b. Electrical Duct Line at Marketplace Drive Bid No. 5706-15 Gardner Telecommunications, Inc. $294,193.72 Optional Contingency 25,000.00 TOTAL $319,193.72 This request is to install approximately 2,000 feet of concrete encased duct line, one 2-way manhole, and five switchgear pads for the GP&L Electrical Distribution System at Marketplace Drive. Due to the complex nature of this project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. c. AV, Presentation, and Broadcast System Bid No. 5455-15 Improvements Videotex Systems, Inc. $271,897.34 Unicom Government, Inc. 190,257.85 TOTAL $462,155.19 This request is to replace the AV, presentation and broadcast systems in the Council Chambers, Work Session Room, Austin State Room, and CGTV Control Room. d. Emergency Repair of Power Generator Bid No. 5819-15 L&S Electric, Inc. $150,000.00 This request is to replace the electronic governor on the Lewisville Hydro Power Generator due to unforeseen damage. The necessary repairs include installation and programming of the new governor, interfacing with existing controls, and final testing of the unit. e. Rowlett Road Reconstruction Bid No. 5670-15 Pavecon Public Works $1,869,363.93 This request is to reconstruct Rowlett Road at its current width between Roan Road and Lake Ray Hubbard bridge. f. Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Bid No. 5683-15 SYB Construction Company, Inc. $1,162,782.15 This request is to construct approximately 1,307 linear feet of 6 inch water line, 4,341 linear feet of 8 inch water line, and 302 linear feet of 8 inch sanitary sewer. This work will be performed at Main Street, Avenue A, Curtis Drive, and Rollingridge Lane. 3. Consider by minute action the approval of addendum #1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement COG149 to R-Delta Engineers. At the June 2, 2015 Regular Meeting, Council approved Professional Engineering Services Agreement COG149 to R-Delta Engineers for Garland Power & Light’s new 138kV Switching Station. Addendum #1 to Agreement COG149 incorporates additional planning, surveying, engineering and landscape architectural services as part of the Switching Station expansion to accommodate a new commercial business. This change order is in the amount of $171,000.00 and represents a 41.9% increase to the original agreement amount of $407,850.00.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson • Craig Wright – Garland Cultural Arts Commission • Dorothy McAllister – Library Board Council Member Scott LeMay • Marcie Adame – Community Multicultural Commission • DeAnne Driver – Garland Cultural Arts Commission Council Member Jim Cahill • Rex Kyle – TIF (South) • Trellas Gotcher – Library Board • Michael Francis – Property Standards Board • John Ball – Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee
5. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 6. Adjourn.