Casey Thomas, II: Dallas City Council Voting Record

2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

AMENDED

South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund: Authorize approval of the City of Dallas South Dallas Fair Park Opportunity Fund Program Statement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a professional services contract with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr & Associates, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement, and construction administration phases for the Hall of State Facility Improvements Project located at 3939 Grand Avenue - Not to exceed $1,257,359 - Financing: 2017 Bond Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED TO 8/8/18

Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas County Sheriff?s Office for reimbursement of program expenses associated with the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 - Not to exceed $1,200,000 - Financing: General Funds (subject to appropriations)

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of a tract of land containing approximately 57,467 square feet, located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project, from Julie D. Lockmiller and James Lockmiller - Not to exceed $14,872, increased from $38,250 ($35,250, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) to $53,122 ($50,122, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a construction contract with Archer Western Construction, LLC for structural improvements to the Garland Road Elevated Water Storage Tank - Not to exceed $3,414,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance granting a private license to Bishop Arts Phase 1A LLC, for the use of a total of approximately 79 square feet of land to occupy, maintain, and utilize a sidewalk caf? and a tree on a portion of Bishop Avenue right-of-way near its intersection with Melba Street - Revenue: $200 annually and a $100 one-time fee, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Victor Rodriguez v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-17-11140 - Not to exceed $32,500 - Financing: Current Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

AMENDED

Authorize settlement of the lawsuits styled Davis S. Martin, et al. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 1-95-506, in the 382nd District of Rockwall County, Texas, and George G. Parker, et al. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 1-95-107, 382nd District of Rockwall County, Texas; (collectively, the ?Lawsuits?) - Not to exceed $173,312,500 - Financing: 2018 or 2019 Bond Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance (1) granting a revocable license to Bishop Art?s District Merchants Association, Inc., to occupy, maintain and utilize portions of certain rights-of-way within the boundaries of the Bishop Avenue/Eighth Street Conservation District, located near the intersection of Bishop Avenue and Davis Street; and (2) providing for the implementation of a streetscape improvement permit process - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Highland Park for replacement of an existing 24-inch water main along Preston Road from Armstrong Parkway to Mockingbird Lane; and (2) payment to the Town of Highland Park in accordance with the interlocal agreement for the aforementioned improvements - Not to exceed $1,530,864 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an expansion of Subdistrict 2 (Moderate Density Mixed Use Corridors) on property zoned Subdistrict 1 (Moderate Density Residential) within Planned Development District No. 317, the Cedars Area Special Purpose District, on the west side of Beaumont Street, north of Gould Street

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Regarding Public Trail Use between the City of Irving and the City of Dallas to support implementation of trail connection between the City of Dallas? proposed Trinity Skyline Trail from Sylvan Avenue to the Trinity River Elm Fork and the City of Irving?s Campion Trail - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development Subdistrict No. 110 within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, in an area generally bound by North Field Street, North Akard Street, Ashland Street and Cedar Springs Road

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2018-06-20T00:00:00.000

AGENDA

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties of board and commission members (List of nominees is available in the City Secretary's Office)

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2018-06-20T00:00:00.000

AGENDA

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2018 City Council Meeting

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the first amendment to the conditional grant agreement for the development of 58 single-family homes in West Dallas located on Singleton Boulevard, previously approved by Resolution No. 15-0862 on May 13, 2015, with Greenleaf Ventures, LLC to (1) extend the agreement completion date from October 30, 2017 to December 30, 2020; and (2) amend the contract to include performance thresholds and requirements - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the first amendment to the conditional grant agreement for the development of 36 single-family homes on North Prairie Creek Road, previously approved by Resolution No. 16-0842 on May 25, 2016, with Greenleaf Ventures, LLC to (1) extend the agreement completion date from May 25, 2018 to May 31, 2020; and (2) amend the contract to include performance thresholds and requirements - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the first amendment to the conditional grant agreement for 27 single-family homes on Chariot Drive, previously approved by Resolution No. 15-0861 on May 13, 2015, with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., who assumed the obligations of Greenleaf Ventures, LLC to (1) extend the agreement completion date from October 30, 2017 to December 31, 2019; and (2) amend the agreement to include performance thresholds and requirements - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the first amendment to the loan agreement for the development of 10 single-family homes for the Scattered Sites Project located in the Jubilee and Dolphin Heights neighborhoods, previously approved by Resolution No. 16-0848 on May 25, 2016, with East Dallas Community Organization to (1) extend the loan agreement completion date from May 25, 2018 to November 30, 2019; and (2) amend the agreement to include performance thresholds and requirements - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a consultant contract for a comprehensive economic development strategic plan for the Office of Economic Development - Angelou Economic Advisors, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $195,000 - Financing: General Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance abandoning a portion of a sanitary sewer easement to Daniel Brothers, L.L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,010 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Forest Lane and Inwood Road - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A resolution to ratify emergency work performed by van Enter Studio, Ltd. to remove and relocate ten bronze steer and equestrian statues from Pioneer Park located at 1428 Young Street, due to the unstable foundations compromising the stability of the sculptures - Not to exceed $42,000 - Financing: Convention and Event Services Current Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a one-year service contract for the rental of vehicles and equipment - CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,742,750, Herc Rentals, Inc. in the amount of $476,603, Holt Texas, LTD in the amount of $465,515, Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. dba AJL International in the amount of $302,813, Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. in the amount of $262,630, Enterprise Rent-A-Car dba EAN Holdings, LLC in the amount of $75,780, Crafco, Inc. in the amount of $32,667, and Bane Machinery, Inc. in the amount of $21,050, lowest responsible bidders of nine - Total not to exceed $3,379,808 - Financing: Equipment Services Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $36,043 from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center for certain material and labor costs associated with the upgrade of the traffic signal, signage and roadway striping at the UT Southwestern private driveway in the 1900 block of Inwood Road; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $36,043 in the Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund - Not to exceed $36,043 - Financing: Capital Projects Reimbursement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize payment to the Texas Department of Transportation for cost overruns related to the intersection and traffic signal improvements at the following five off-system locations: Royal Lane and Abrams Road; Skillman Street and Walnut Hill Lane; Skillman Street and Lovers Lane; Walnut Hill Lane and Abrams Road; and Webb Chapel Road and Larga Drive - Not to exceed $82,696 - Financing: General Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) settlement in lieu of proceeding further with condemnation in the condemnation suit styled City of Dallas v. 635-I20 Joint Venture, et al., pending in County Court at Law No. 5, Cause No. CC-13-01705-E, for acquisition from 635-I20 Joint Venture, et al., of approximately 495,065 square feet of land for right-of-way located in Dallas County, Texas for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project; and (2) the deposit of the settlement amount reached through Court ordered mediation and negotiation of the condemnation suit for an amount not to exceed the amount of the settlement amount - Not to exceed $857,786, increased from $953,214 ($943,214 being the award, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000) to $1,811,000 ($1,800,000 being the settlement amount, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $11,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a tract of vacant land containing approximately 5,379 square feet from Harold J. Baber located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $29,700 ($27,750, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,950) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance granting a private license to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, for the use of approximately 1,001 square feet of subsurface land to occupy, maintain and utilize a subsurface portion of Inwood Road right-of-way located near the intersection of Forest Park Road and Inwood Road - Revenue: $1,297 annually, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance abandoning Lariat Drive to LGI Homes-Texas, LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 4,674 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Greenhaw Lane and Woody Road; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of a tract of land containing approximately 46,684 square feet from Casey Owen Averitt and Robin Eliene Averitt located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $12,661, increased from $32,075 ($29,075, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) to $44,736 ($41,736, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a tract of vacant land containing approximately 262,824 square feet, located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project, from Freddie Kasper - Not to exceed $49,000 ($45,900, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,100) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties of board and commission members (List of nominees is available in the City Secretary's Office)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Spring Grove Avenue from Alpha Road to Coit Road - Jeske Construction Company, lowest responsible bidder of ten - Not to exceed $2,698,710 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds ($2,006,560), Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($624,510) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($67,640)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) settlement in lieu of proceeding further with condemnation in the condemnation suit styled City of Dallas v. Hwy. 205 Farm, Ltd., et al., pending in Kaufman County Court at Law, Cause No. 84262-CC, for acquisition from Hwy. 205 Farm, Ltd., et al., of approximately 33 acres of land for right-of-way located in Kaufman County, Texas for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project; and (2) the deposit of the settlement amount reached through Court ordered mediation and negotiation of the condemnation suit for an amount not to exceed the amount of the settlement amount - Not to exceed $64,841, increased from $460,159 to $525,000 ($515,000 being the settlement amount, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) a contract for the construction of a 52 acre waste cell, cell 6B2 and 7 at the McCommas Bluff Landfill; and site improvements that include upgraded drain pumps, control panels, electric service and discharge systems - Hammett Excavation, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $5,126,867 in the Sanitation Capital Improvement Fund - Not to exceed $5,126,867 - Financing: Sanitation Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance abandoning six sanitary sewer easements, two utility easements, and two utility and fire lane easements to Daniel Brothers, L.L.P., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 296,609 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Forest Lane and Inwood Road - Revenue: $10,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM

Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of steel drum trash receptacles, lids, and bases for the Park & Recreation Department - Tamra Group, Inc. dba Engage Industrial Solutions, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $405,889 - Financing: General Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a private recreation center, club or area use on property zoned D(A) Duplex District, on the south line of West 10th Street, east of South Tyler Street

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a Sub-Grant Memorandum of Understanding with the Dallas Parks Foundation for the implementation of a community outreach outdoor program - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize moving expense and replacement housing payments for Sandra Witt as a result of an official written offer of just compensation to purchase real property at 369 VZ CR 3843 for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $55,639 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the Greater Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the benefit of Southwest Transplant Alliance, Inc. to build a new headquarters facility - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing on an application for and a resolution granting a variance to the alcohol spacing requirements from an open-enrollment charter school, Texans Can Academy [DBA Dallas Can Academy] as required by Section 6-4 of the Dallas City Code to allow a mixed-beverages permit (Chapter 28) for a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service with a food and beverage certificate [Slam Tilt, Inc.] on the south line of Jefferson Boulevard, east of Bishop Avenue - AV178-002 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments on (1) the Proposed FY 2018-19 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds; (2) the Proposed FY 2017-18 Reprogramming Budget; and (3) an amendment to the five-year Consolidated Plan to extend the covered period by one year, from September 30, 2018 to September 30, 2019 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Gardenview Drive from Alto Garden Drive to Loma Garden Avenue; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a twelve-month service contract for the continuous use of software and support of the Socrata Open Data Portal - Carahsoft Technology Corp, through the General Services Administration cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $199,797 - Financing: Communication and Information Services Current Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year master agreement for binocular night vision devices for the Dallas Police Department - Defense Solutions Group, Inc. dba DSG Arms, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $443,560 - Financing: General Funds ($221,780) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds ($221,780)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the service contract for job order contracting services at City facilities with Restoration Specialists, dba RS Commercial Construction extending the contract term for an additional six months - Not to exceed $1,578,675, from $6,314,700 to $7,893,375 - Financing: Various Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to exercise the second, and final five-year renewal option to extend the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Facilities Agreement with TranStar Energy Company, L.P., for five years to maintain and operate two public-access CNG fueling sites on city properties located at 1616 Baylor Street and 8000 Denton Drive, adjacent to Love Field - Estimated Revenue: $10,000 over the five-year extension

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a professional services contract with Simmons Design Associates, LLC to provide graphic design services for the design and development of a new wayfinding system at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas located at 650 South Griffin Street - Not to exceed $449,750 - Financing: Convention Center Capital Construction Funds

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2018-06-13T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) the rejection of the proposal received for the construction of Exhibit Hall F Roof Truss Repair at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas located at 650 South Griffin Street; and (2) the re-advertisement for new proposals - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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