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3. Authorize a contract for the installation of playground equipment, a drinking fountain, site furnishings, and landscaping at Westmoreland Park located at 3600 W. Illinois Avenue - A S Con, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four - $125,830 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2735;APPROVED]

4. Authorize a contract for the installation of playground equipment, landscaping, concrete walks, a drinking fountain, trash receptacles, and the relocation and painting of the existing benches at Royal Park located at 3461 Royal Lane - Wall Enterprises, lowest responsible bidder of three - $141,073 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2736;APPROVED]

5. Authorize a contract for the installation of playground equipment, site work, a plaza, concrete sidewalks, a drinking fountain, a bench, and seating walls at Preston Green Park located at 6900 Duffield - A S Con, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - $140,900 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2737;APPROVED]

6. Authorize a contract for the construction of storm water quality improvements for the Okapi area, The Hill, Children's Zoo, Camel Exhibit, Primate Place, Snout Route Exhibit, Marsalis Avenue and main entrance parking lots at Dallas Zoo, Phase III located at 650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway - C. Greenscaping, L.P., lowest responsible bidder of two - $2,508,676 - Financing: 2005 Certificates of Obligation [06-2738;APPROVED]

7. Authorize (1) rescinding the contract with Parks for Play, Inc., previously approved on September 14, 2005, by Resolution No. 05-2587 for the installation of playground equipment, Americans with Disabilities Act compliant parking spaces, barrier free ramps and sidewalks, and site furnishings at Westhaven Park located at 4600 Lynnacre Drive; and, (2) a contract for the installation of playground equipment, Americans with Disabilities Act compliant parking spaces, barrier free ramps and sidewalks and site furnishings at Westhaven Park located at 4600 Lynnacre Drive - A S Con, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - $106,800 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2739; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

8. Authorize a contract for the construction of the Bridge Repair and Modification Project, Group 06-01 (list attached) - Gibson and Associates, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $945,790 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2740; APPROVED]

9. Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of alley paving, storm drainage, driveways, and wastewater improvements for the alley between Orchid Lane and Tulip Lane from Orchid Lane to Tibbs Street - Jeske Construction Company, lowest responsible bidder of four - $408,701 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($217,446), Wastewater Capital Improvement Funds ($191,255) [06-2741; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

10. Authorize (1) a contract for the construction of the terminal apron repairs, Phase 2, at Dallas Love Field with AUI Contractors, LP, lowest responsible bidder of four, in an amount not to exceed $3,047,557; and (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $3,973,700 in the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds ($993,425), and Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds ($2,980,275) [06-2742; APPROVED]

11. Authorize a contract for the construction of water and wastewater main replacements and rehabilitation at 7 locations (list attached) - John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $4,138,052 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [06-2743; APPROVED]

Contract Amendments

12. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Good Fulton and Farrell Architects for additional services to provide master planning and architectural/engineering services for the Bexar Street Redevelopment Project and extend the completion date from August 15, 2006 to August 15, 2007 - $25,000, from $25,000 to $50,000 - Financing: 2002-03 Community Development Grant Funds [06-2744; APPROVED]

13. Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Thomas Balsley Associates for urban design and site analysis, conceptual design, schematic design and pre-concept studies for the proposed Main Street Garden Park located at 1917 Commerce Street in the amount of $256,676, from $25,000 to $281,676; and, (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $200,000 in the Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund - Total not to exceed $256,676 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($56,676) and Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Funds ($200,000) [06-2745; APPROVED]

14. Authorize an increase in the contract with Barson Utilities, Inc. for additional work and materials for completion of the installation of the storm water quality devices, Phase I, at the Dallas Zoo located at 650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway - $55,955, from $697,624 to $753,579 - Financing: 2004 Certificates of Obligation [06-2746; APPROVED]

15. Authorize an increase in the contract with Turner Construction for improvements and modifications including additional safety railings for boardwalks, reconnection of the cables, modifications to viewing deck heights, retaining wall for the South Habitat Exhibit, additional faux stone work, and painting the existing steel gate between the North and South exhibits at the Dallas Zoo located at 650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway - $77,002, from $1,912,683 to $1,989,685 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2747; APPROVED]

16. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with ArchiTexas - Architecture, Planning and Historic Preservation, Inc. for additional design development, construction documents and construction administration services for a new masonry entry gate at Flagpole Hill in White Rock Lake Park - $95,260, from $93,895 to $189,155 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2748; APPROVED]

17. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with APM & Associates, Inc. for additional design analysis of the Linfield Bridge structural components due to the extended span across the roadway - Not to exceed $15,000, from $614,253 to $629,253 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds [06-2749; APPROVED]

Construction Miscellaneous

18. Authorize an increase in the contract with Atmos Energy Corporation for reimbursement of the actual cost to install a 4-inch natural gas main and metering equipment to serve the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $337,870, from $1,102,758 to $1,440,628 - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement Funds [06-2750; APPROVED]

LAND MISCELLANEOUS

19. An ordinance abandoning 2 storm sewer easements to ECOM WillMax Carlisle, L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,445 square feet of land located near the intersection of Carlisle and Bowen Streets - Revenue: $5,000 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [06-2751; ORDINANCE 26482; APPROVED]

20. An ordinance abandoning 2 wastewater easements to Children's Medical Center of Dallas, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 5,393 square feet of land located near the intersection of Motor Street and Medical Center Drive - Revenue: $5,000 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [06-2752; ORDINANCE 26483; APPROVED]

21. An ordinance abandoning a portion of Jaffee Street to Union Pacific Railroad Company, the abutting owner, containing approximately 4,446 square feet of land located at its intersection with S.M. Wright Freeway, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $5,000 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [06-2753; ORDINANCE 26484; APPROVED]

22. An ordinance abandoning a portion of a wastewater easement to Mountain Creek Meadow, LTD., the abutting owner, containing approximately 5,362 square feet of land located near the intersection of Eagle Ford Drive and Mountain Creek Parkway - Revenue: $5,000 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [06-2754; ORDINANCE 26485; APPROVED]

23. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a drainage easement containing approximately 88,427 square feet of land to the State of Texas at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport located near the intersection of State Highway 114 and Freeport Parkway - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2755; APPROVED]

24. Authorize a 6-year lease agreement with Miller and Brewer Properties, Inc. for approximately 73,900 square feet of office and warehouse space located at 4120, 4201 and 4236 Scottsdale Drive for the Water Utilities Distribution Division for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2012 - Not to exceed $2,481,120 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [06-2756; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

25. Authorize a twenty-four-month master agreement for guard rails with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Roadrunner Traffic Supply, Inc. - Not to exceed $88,605 - Financing: Current Funds [06-2757; APPROVED]

26. Authorize a thirty-six-month master agreement for industrial gases to be used for welding and medical gases for laboratory testing and medical emergencies with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Praxair Distribution, Inc. - Not to exceed $402,703 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds ($258,547), Current Funds ($144,156) [06-2758; APPROVED]

27. Authorize a thirty-six-month master agreement for polyethylene bags, trash can liners and zipper lock storage bags with the lowest responsible bidders of five - BKW Environmental in the amount of $58,365 and Central Poly Corporation in the amount of $777,286 - Total not to exceed $835,651 - Financing: Current Funds ($800,198), Water Utilities Current Funds ($35,453) [06-2759; APPROVED]

28. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the master lease agreement with Dell Marketing L.P. to increase funding for leased computer hardware and extend the master lease agreement until February 28, 2008 - $4,200,000, from $5,000,000 to $9,200,000 - Financing: Current Funds [06-2760; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]]

29. Authorize (1) a twelve-month service contract, with two twelve-month renewal options, with the only proposer, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., a non-profit corporation, for operation and administration of the Mortgage Assistance Program, including homebuyer education; and, (2) an amendment to the Mortgage Assistance Program Statement to adjust program subsides - $550,000 for administrative costs and $5,242,141 for program subsidies - Total not to exceed $5,792,141 - Financing: 2006-07 HOME Funds ($5,312,803), 2006-07 Community Development Grant Funds ($300,000), 2006-07 American Dream Downpayment Initiative Funds ($179,338) [06-2761; APPROVED]

30. Authorize a thirty-six-month master agreement for water meters, and detector check valves and parts, with the lowest responsible bidders of five - Neptune Technology Group, Inc. in the amount of$6,181,350, Hersey Meters Company in the amount of $3,021,450, Amco Water Metering Systems, Inc. in the amount of $1,347,927, Badger Meter, Inc. in the amount of $1,226,157, and Master Meter, Inc. in the amount of $156,244 - Total not to exceed $11,933,128 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds ($291,250), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($11,641,878) (subject to annual appropriations) [06-2762; APPROVED]

31. Authorize the purchase of a replacement backhoe to be used at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, from the lowest responsible bidder of three - RDO Equipment - Not to exceed $95,353 - Financing: 2005 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes [06-2763; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

32. Authorize the purchase of a four-wheel tractor to be used at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, from the lowest responsible bidder of three - Waxahachie Equipment - Not to exceed $181,499 - Financing: 2005 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes [06-2764; APPROVED]

MISCELLANEOUS

33. Authorize payment of a judgment in a lawsuit styled Diane Reagan, Jeanette Smith, Shallena Reagan as Next Friend of Jerica Lashun Reagan and Kamilah Reagan as Next Friend of Kelvin Reagan v. City of Dallas and Alex Tarrant, Cause No. cc-05-02042-c - Not to exceed $29,219 - Financing: Current Funds [06-2765; APPROVED]

34. Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with DMJM Aviation, Inc. for the development of an Airport Impact Analysis/Master Plan Update for Dallas Love Field to provide the analysis of an additional gate scenario, revisions to the report and executive summary, clarification to address Federal Aviation Administration review comments, and information for the Congressional hearing in an amount not to exceed $111,417; and, (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $111,417 in the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds - Total not to exceed $111,417, from $152,700 to $264,117 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds ($27,854) and Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds ($83,563) [06-2766; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

35. Authorize an excused absence for Betty Culbreath, the Chair of the City Plan Commission, for July 13 and 20, 2006, for medical reasons in accordance with City Council policy and the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Dallas City Code - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2767; APPROVED]

36. Authorize the reconstruction on-site of one home in accordance with the Replacement Housing Program Statement requirements for the property located at 3103 Obenchain Street - $70,000 - Financing: 2005-06 Community Development Grant Funds ($45,845); 2004-05 HOME Funds ($13,053); 2000-01 HOME Funds ($11,102) [06-2768; APPROVED]

37. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 06-1830 previously approved on June 28, 2006, for the funding of historic facade renovation, environmental remediation, interior and exterior demolition and other TIF-eligible expenditures necessary for the redevelopment of the Stoneleigh Hotel located at 2927 Maple Avenue to reduce the private investment amount from $31,000,000 to $23,800,000 for construction costs - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2769; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

38. Authorize (1) a development agreement with Califco LLC to provide funding for the design, engineering, professional services, and construction of public improvements for the 3200 Thomas Town Homes, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One (State-Thomas TIF District) in the amount of $190,000; and (2) the State-Thomas TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $190,000 from State-Thomas TIF revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Total not to exceed $190,000 - Financing: State-Thomas TIF District Funds [06-2770; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

39. Authorize (1) a development agreement with GWTH, LP to provide funding for the design, engineering, professional services, and construction of public improvements for the Greenwood Town Homes in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One (State-Thomas TIF District) in the amount of $237,000; and (2) the State-Thomas TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $237,000 from State-Thomas TIF revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Total not to exceed $237,000 - Financing: State-Thomas TIF District Funds [06-2771; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

40. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to provide child care subsidies for low to moderate income parents for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 in the amount of $290,572, (2) a local match in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $440,572 - Financing: Texas Workforce Commission Grant Funds ($290,572) and 2006-07 Community Development Grant Funds ($150,000) [06-2772; APPROVED]

41. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Department of State Health Services for the enhancement of the City's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 - Not to exceed $56,250 - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds [06-2773; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

42. An ordinance approving Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board Resolution No. 2006-09-313, which amends Section 1-4 of Chapter 5 and Section 1 of Chapter 8 of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board by deleting all references to parking company from Chapter 5 and prohibiting a parking company, off-airport parking company and off-airport valet parking company from operating at D/FW Airport without a permit - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2774; ORDINANCE 26486; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

ZONING CASES – CONSENT [06-2775]

43. An application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 975 for a Private school on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the southwest corner of Lovers Lane and Fisher Road

Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

Z056-229(RB) [06-2776; ORDINANCE 26487; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

44. An application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the conceptual plan and conditions for Planned Development District No. 561 for TH(A) Townhouse District Uses, CH Clustered Housing District Uses, and Private streets on the north line of Keller Springs Road, west of Preston Road

Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a revised conceptual plan and conditions

Z056-265(RB)[06-2777; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

45. An application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to, and expansion of, Specific Use Permit No. 1511 for a transit passenger station or transfer station on property zoned an MF-2(A) Multifamily Subdistrict and a CC Community Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595, the South Dallas Fair Park Special Purpose District, on both sides of Trunk Avenue between Trezevant Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard

Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions

Z056-274(WE) [06-2778; ORDINANCE 26488; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL

46. An application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for Mixed Uses on property zoned as Planned Development District No. 29 for Retail and Multiple Family Uses on the northwest corner of Walnut Hill Lane and North Central Expressway

Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan and staff's conditions

Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan and conditions

Z045-254(RB) [06-2779; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2006]]

Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 23, September 13 and September 27, 2006, and was taken under advisement until October 11, 2006, with the public hearing open.

BENEFIT ASSESSMENT HEARING

47. A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments for sidewalk paving improvements on the northwest side of North Plymouth Road from West Davis Street to North Hampton Road; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a contract for the construction with Ken-Do Contracting, LP, lowest responsible bidder of five - $149,728 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2780; ORDINANCE 26489; APPROVED]

FLOODPLAIN APPLICATIONS

48. A public hearing to receive comments regarding the application for a fill permit and removal of the floodplain (FP) prefix from 7.91 acres of a 11.9 acre tract of land, zoned IM, located at 10801 Spangler Road, currently in the floodplain of Elm Fork of the Trinity River - Fill Permit 05-12 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2781; HEARING CLOSED]

49. A public hearing to receive comments regarding the application for a fill permit and removal of the floodplain (FP) prefix from 5.57 acres of a 13.32 acre tract of land, zoned Industrial Research and Commercial Service, currently in the floodplain of Lower White Rock Creek of the Trinity River and located at 6000 Scyene Road to allow for the extension of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Southeast Rail service station - Fill Permit 06-01 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2782; HEARING CLOSED]

50. A public hearing to receive comments regarding the application for a fill permit and removal of the floodplain (FP) prefix from 0.376 acres of a 1.87 acre tract of land, zoned R-1Ac(A), located at 9355 Sunny Brook Lane, currently in the floodplain of Bachman Branch - Fill Permit 06-02 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2783; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2006]

51. A public hearing to receive comments regarding the application for a fill permit and removal of the floodplain (FP) prefix from 5.2 acres of a 14.73 acre tract of land, zoned R-1/2 ac(A), located at 6500-6580 Spring Valley, currently in the floodplain of White Rock Creek - Fill Permit 06-04 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2784; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2006]

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

FY 2006-07 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan

Note: Item Nos. 52 and 53 must be considered collectively.

52. * A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2006-07 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2785; HEARING CLOSED]

53. * Authorize approval of the City of Dallas FY 2006-07Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2785; APPROVED]

54. A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of Five Mile Creek Greenbelt for the installation of a permanent eight-inch wastewater line and a thirty-six-inch storm sewer line outfall; and, at the close of the hearing, consideration of a resolution authorizing the use - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2786; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

55. 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) [06-2787; NO APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS]

56. Authorize economic development grant agreements with four community-based nonprofit agencies to help enhance the quality of life for the residents in the South Dallas/Fair Park target area as follows (1) Academic Realities, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,000; (2) A Sister’s Gift in an amount not to exceed $25,000; (3) Dallas Bethlehem Center in an amount not to exceed $35,000; and, (4) Teens at Work, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,000 - Total not to exceed $129,000 - Financing: South Dallas/Fair Park Development Funds [06-2788; APPROVED]

57. Authorize (1) adoption of the preliminary FY 2006-07 Consolidated Plan Reprogramming Budget #1 to appropriate $3,300,000 of Section 108 Intown Housing Program Income for downtown condominium purchases, the acquisition and development for multi-family development, southern sector acquisition, demolition, and infrastructure and construction financing for housing, economic development and mixed-use development; (2) a public hearing to be held on December 13, 2006 to receive comments on the proposed use of funds - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2789; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

ADDENDUM

ADDITIONS:

Closed Session

Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)

- Darrel Rundus v. City of Dallas, Texas et al., Civil Action No. 3:06-CV-1823-B

CONSENT ADDENDUM

AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Authorization of Contracts

1. Authorize (1) a contract for the restoration of the existing pavilion, installation of a new playground equipment, installation of lighting along the pedestrian walk and security lights at the parking area at Tietze Park located at 2700 Skillman Street with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd., best value proposer of two in an amount not to exceed $604,884; and, (2) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $11,000 in Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Funds - Total not to exceed $604,884 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($593,884) and Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Funds ($11,000) [06-2791; APPROVED]

Contract Amendments

2. Authorize an increase in the contract with JRJ Paving, LP, to provide additional quantities of concrete base repair on Swiss Avenue from Fitzhugh Avenue to La Vista Drive in the 2006 Asphaltic Concrete Street Resurfacing Group 1 - $839,772, from $4,130,918 to $4,970,690 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [06-2792; APPROVED]

MISCELLANEOUS

3. Authorize (1) a professional services contract with the law firm of Mounce, Green, Myers, Safi & Galatzan P.C. for legal services to represent the City in a proceeding before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) styled Application of TXU Electric Delivery Company For Certificate of Convenience and Necessity For a Proposed Transmission Line in Dallas County, PUC Docket No. 32455, and, (2) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $85,000, from $26,147,621 to $26,232,621, in the Department of Public Works and Transportation budget - Total not to exceed $85,000 - Financing: Contingency Reserve Funds [06-2793; APPROVED]

4. Authorize (1) a performance grant agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture to access matching grant funds available through the GO TEXAN Partnership Program in the amount of $50,000 for marketing related activities at Dallas Farmers Market from September 27, 2006 to July 31, 2007, (2) a local match in an amount not to exceed $50,000, and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $100,000 - Financing: Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($50,000) and Texas Department of Agriculture Grant Funds ($50,000) [06-2794; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

5. Authorize the payment of annual certification and testing fees to the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection for the appropriate certification levels of each uniformed Fire-Rescue Department employee - Not to exceed $44,765 - Financing: Current Funds [06-2795; APPROVED]

6. Authorize adoption of the 2007 City Calendar - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2796; APPROVED]

7. Authorize an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to continue funding cost reimbursement for the maintenance and operation of traffic signals at 156 intersections on the freeway system within the Dallas city limits (list attached) - $267,384 - Financing: Current Funds (to be reimbursed by the Texas Department of Transportation) [06-2797; APPROVED]

8. Authorize the City Manager to initiate and conduct the residential recycling collections program with City forces beginning January 2007 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [06-2798; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

9. Authorize a personal services contract with David Dean of Dean International, Inc. to provide transportation and economic development consulting services from October 12, 2006 through October 11, 2007 - Not to exceed $515,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds [06-2799; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

10. Authorize an increase in the annual base salary of City Manager Mary K. Suhm in the amount of $12,750, from $255,000 to $267,750, for a total annual additional cost of $14,711 - Financing: Current Funds [06-2800; APPROVED]

DELETIONS:

Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a revised conceptual plan and conditions

Z056-265(RB) [06-2777]

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