Casey Thomas, II: Dallas City Council Voting Record

2018-08-15T00:00:00.000

AGENDA

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Approval of Minutes of the August 1, 2018 City Council Meeting

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2018-08-15T00:00:00.000

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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2018-08-15T00:00:00.000

AGENDA

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Dallas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of electing a member of the City Council to represent Place 04 for the unexpired term ending June 17, 2019 - Financing: This item has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)

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2018-08-14T00:00:00.000

AGENDA

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

N/A

DEFERRED TO 08/22/18

Authorize (1) public hearings to be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 and Wednesday, September 12, 2018 to receive comments on a proposed tax rate; and (2) a proposal to consider adoption of a $0.7650/$100 valuation tax rate, or a lower rate as may be proposed by the City Council on September 18, 2018 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

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 District No. 435 for a public school use on property zoned Planned Development District No. 435, on the northwest corner of Duncanville Road and Illinois Avenue

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED TO 9/26/18

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and (1) an ordinance granting a new tract for MF-2(A) Multifamily District uses; (2) an ordinance granting the termination of Specific Use Permit No. 1636 for multifamily uses; and, (3) an ordinance granting the termination of Specific Use Permit No. 2213 for single family uses, on property zoned Tract 12 for MU-1 Mixed Use District uses and Tract 13 for MF-2(A) Multifamily District uses within Planned Development District No. 508, on the north line of Singleton Boulevard, east of Westmoreland Road

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-7.5(A) Single Family District uses on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District, southeast of Vanguard Way, west of Whittenburg Gate

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a two-year master agreement for the purchase of pumps and parts - Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,778,000, FCX Performance, Inc. dba Pierce Pump Company in the amount of $1,287,754, Master Pumps & Equipment in the amount of $555,000, Environmental Improvements, Inc. in the amount of $373,000, MaCaulay Controls Company in the amount of $105,000, and United Rentals (North America), Inc. in the amount of $50,000, lowest responsible bidders of thirteen - Total not to exceed $4,148,754 - Financing: General Funds ($303,500), Water Utilities Current Funds ($2,555,254), Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($855,000), Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($268,000), Sanitation Current Funds ($160,000), and Aviation Current Funds ($7,000)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a construction contract for major maintenance and rehabilitation improvements at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant - Archer Western Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $8,849,540 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year construction contract for pavement and infrastructure repairs at various locations throughout the city - NPL Construction Co., in the amount of $20,527,343 and Vescorp Construction, LLC, in the amount of $7,399,800, lowest responsible bidders of five - Total not to exceed $27,927,143 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($20,527,343) and Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($7,399,800) (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED TO 9/12/18

Authorize a Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement with ESPN Productions Inc. in consideration of bringing teams from the Big 10, Big 12 or Conference USA to play in an annual bowl game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park in December 2018 and December 2019 pursuant to the City of Dallas Public/Private Partnership Program - Not to exceed $300,000 - Financing: General Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-7.5(A) Single Family District uses and a public school other than an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the southeast corner of Holcomb Road and Odom Drive

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-2(A) Multifamily District and a resolution terminating existing deed restrictions [Z756-181], on property zoned a CR-D-1 Community Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay and Planned Development District No. 103, on the east side of Pastor Bailey Drive, north of Scout Avenue

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED TO 9/12/18

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on property zoned Planned Development District No. 619, on the east side of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance abandoning two portions of a drainage easement to JLB 4662 Amesbury Partners, L.P. and JLB Ash at the Branch Partners L.P., the abutting owners, containing a total of approximately 2,821 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Amesbury Drive and Sandhurst Lane - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $72,000 from Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC (Reliant Energy) to provide funding for energy assistance to Reliant Energy customers under their CARE Program, through the West Dallas Multipurpose Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, to individuals and families who are experiencing a temporary financial crisis; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $36,000 in the West Dallas Multipurpose Center-Emergency Social Services Fund; (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $36,000 in the West Dallas Multipurpose Center-Emergency Social Services Fund; (4) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $36,000 in the Alvin E. Moore Trust Fund; and (5) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $36,000 in the Alvin E. Moore Trust Fund - Not to exceed $72,000 - Financing: Private Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a five-year, two-month lease agreement with Ricchi Towers, LLC for approximately 1,950 square feet of office space located at 8585 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite S-525 to be used for City personnel purposes for the period September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2023 - Not to exceed $136,500 - Financing: General Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with Sam Houston State University; and (2) a three-year service contract for a software subscription to the Criminal Research Information Management and Evaluation System through an interlocal agreement with Sam Houston State University - Not to exceed $148,500 - Financing: Communication and Information Services Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for analytical laboratory testing services - Technical Testing International, LLC dba TTI Environmental Laboratories in the amount of $4,985,725 and Ana-Lab Corporation in the amount of $114,112, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total not to exceed $5,099,837 - Financing: General Funds ($470), Water Utilities Current Funds ($4,643,240), Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($342,175), Sanitation Current Funds ($103,206), and Aviation Current Funds ($10,746) (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for grounds, creeks, and channel maintenance of floodway sumps for the Department of Trinity Watershed Management - Moir Watershed Services, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $3,090,995 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a five-year maintenance agreement with one five-year renewal option with the Colts Cricket Club to maintain the cricket pitch at Marcus Park located at 3003 Northaven Road - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service contract for internal pipe repair of large diameter reinforced concrete water mains - Structural Preservation Systems, LLC, most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $10,033,920 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property zoned an A(A) Agricultural District, south of Telephone Road, east of Travis Trail

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

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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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) the rejection of the proposals received for a six-year management contract to manage the existing South Dallas/Fair Park Public Improvement District; and (2) the re-advertisement for a new solicitation - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (This item was deferred on June 27, 2018)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

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 District No. 706 for a public school use on property zoned Planned Development District No. 706, on the northwest corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Gooding Drive

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 22, 2018 to receive comments on the FY 2018-19 Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

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 an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned Tract A within Planned Development District No. 269, the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Purpose District, on the northeast corner of Main Street and North Crowdus Street

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DENIED

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on property zoned Planned Development District No. 619 with Specific Use Permit No. 2007 for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign, on the east side of North Griffin Street, between Pacific Avenue and Elm Street

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize acquisition from Mildred A. Case, of approximately 20,604 square feet of land improved with an unoccupied manufactured dwelling located in Hunt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $41,373 ($38,373, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize acquisition from Rosa Elia DeLeon and Ebaristo DeLeon, of a wastewater easement containing approximately 3,618 square feet of land located near the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Clarendon Drive for the Yarmouth Avenue Wastewater Mains Replacement Project - Not to exceed $21,500 ($19,500, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED UNTIL THE REMAINING AT&T DISCOVERY GARDENS AGENDA ITEMS ARE PRESENTED FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

An ordinance granting a revocable license to AT&T Services, Inc., for the use of a total of approximately 716 square feet of aerial space to install, maintain, and utilize aerial lights over portions of Jackson Street right-of-way near its intersection with Browder Street - Revenue: $4,035 annually, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement and right-of-way for two tracts of land containing a total of approximately 1,917 square feet to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for the construction, maintenance and use of power lines and electrical facilities across City-owned land located near the intersection of Taylor Street and South Pearl Expressway - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a wastewater easement containing approximately 8,467 square feet of land to the City of Heath for the construction, maintenance and use of wastewater facilities across City-owned land located near the intersection of Hubbard and Scenic Drives - Revenue: $10,962

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance granting a revocable license to Main Street Grocery, LLC dba Royal Blue Grocery, for the use of a total of approximately 449 square feet of land to install, maintain and utilize two canopies with premise signs and two planters on and over portions of Main and Ervay Streets rights-of-way near their intersection - Revenue: $2,000 annually and $200 one-time fee, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance abandoning an alley to Legge Properties Limited, the abutting owner, containing approximately 3,038 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Brunner and Clinton Avenues; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $9,448, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize acquisition from Raanel J. Steel and The Edith E. Steel Living Trust, of approximately 15,733 square feet of land located on Oak Creek Circle near its intersection with Greencreek Drive for the Oak Creek Circle 3504 & 3508 Voluntary Purchase Program - Not to exceed $138,500 ($135,000, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,500) - Financing: 2017 Bond Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for vehicle exhaust extraction parts and maintenance for the Fire-Rescue Department - Air Cleaning Technologies, Inc., sole source - Not to exceed $330,265 - Financing: General Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) a third amendment to the Contract No. 2015-047695-001 (Amendment No. 3 Contract No. 2015-047695-002) with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Family and Community Health Services, Office of Title V and Family Health and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for the Lactation Support Center Services Strategic Expansion Program, to (a) revise the budget and extend the term of the contract from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 to allow for successful completion of the WIC Project for FY 2019 grant allocation; (b) accept additional grant funds in the amount of $260,000 for FY 2019 allocation (Amendment No. 3 Contract No. 2015-047695-002); (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $260,000 in the WIC Lactation Resource and Training Expansion 18-19 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds for reimbursement from DSHS in an amount not to exceed $260,000 in the WIC Lactation Resource and Training Expansion 18-19 Fund; and (4) the execution of the contract amendment and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the contract - Not to exceed $260,000, from $910,000 to $1,170,000 - Financing: Department of State Health Services, Office of Title V and Family Health Grant Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize acceptance of the specific goals, initiatives and actions in the Resilient Dallas Plan to build resilience and further equity for all Dallas residents - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for the maintenance, repair, and restoration of multi-sport court surfaces for the Park and Recreation Department - Hellas Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $526,425 - Financing: General Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for sewer and storm drain camera repair services, parts, and accessories - CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $597,675, Green Equipment Company in the amount of $335,000, and Reliability Point LLC in the amount of $155,000, lowest responsible bidders of three - Total not to exceed $1,087,675 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds ($645,000) and Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($442,675) (subject to annual appropriations)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Nadeesha Gammampila v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-17-16547 - Not to exceed $80,000 - Financing: Current Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a broad range of activities to help control and prevent crime, and to improve the criminal justice system (Grant No. 2017-DJ-BX-0834, CFDA No. 16.738), in the amount of $900,568 for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2020; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $900,568 in the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant FY17 16-20 Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $900,568 in the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant FY17 16-20 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $900,568 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

N/A

DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM

Authorize a contract for a one-year corporate membership to LinkedIn Corporation - Not to exceed $128,159 - Financing: General Funds (subject to appropriations) (This item was deferred on June 27, 2018)

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize (1) a twenty-year endowment and maintenance agreement with The Dallas Foundation for annual maintenance and beautification projects for Hamilton Park located at 12225 Willowdell Drive and portions of the Cottonwood Trail; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $400,000 ($20,000 annually) in the Park and Recreation Beautification Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of endowment funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000 ($20,000 annually) in the Park and Recreation Beautification Fund; and (4) execution of the endowment and maintenance agreement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a three-year master agreement for replacement reflective decals for squad cars, City fleet vehicles, and non-reflective labels for storage containers - INPS in the amount of $65,513 and T-Grip, LLC dba T-Grip Graphics and Signs in the amount of $5,117, lowest responsible bidders of six - Total not to exceed $70,630 - Financing: Equipment Services Current Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Arredondo, Zepeda and Brunz, LLC to provide additional engineering services to replace the Garland Road elevated water tank and associated water system improvements - Not to exceed $2,180,290, from $615,330 to $2,795,620 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018C, in a principal amount not to exceed $165,000,000; establishing parameters regarding the sale of the bonds; approving the execution of agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds; and all other matters related thereto - Not to exceed $512,360 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds

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2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a construction contract for the installation of water and wastewater mains at 29 locations - RKM Utility Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $12,958,703 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($12,635,918) and Street and Alley Improvement Funds ($322,785)

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