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• Consent agenda (approved unanimously): Approved minutes from the March 11 and March 25 regular meetings (with an amendment noting an absence for one councilmember due to a family emergency). Approved a one‑year agreement with three one‑year renewal options with Andale Construction Inc. for HA5 high density mineral bond pavement preservation treatments in an amount up to $400,000 annually (total up to $1,600,000 if all extensions exercised). The contract covers treatments for sections of Mayfair Hills, Whisperwood, Camelota Estates and Oakview Hills; timing for work was discussed as likely in June and over the summer.

• Motorola Solutions contract (approved unanimously): Authorized the city manager or designee to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for purchase of radio system infrastructure components in an estimated amount of $824,183 (Bedford’s share of a multi‑city upgrade). Motion by Councilmember Parker; second by Mayor Pro Tem Gagliardi.

• Pipeline Road interlocal (approved unanimously): Authorized the city manager or designee to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Euless covering pedestrian and miscellaneous improvements on the north side of Pipeline Road. Bedford staff cited a total project budget of about $6.7 million and described Bedford’s immediate sidewalk/connection share as roughly $98,070; Bedford will assume ownership and maintenance of a modular retaining wall on its side (discussed as approximately $130,000). Motion by Councilor Donovan; second by Mayor Pro Tem Gagliardi.

• Direction to pursue abatement at 1101 Carousel Drive (approved): After an executive session for consultation with the city attorney (cited as Section 551.071), council voted to authorize the city attorney to seek legal action and abate the property at 1101 Carousel Drive. Motion by Councilmember Farco; motion seconded and passed as recorded in the open meeting.

Each item was recorded in the meeting transcript and approved by affirmative vote. If official contract numbers, detailed vote tallies or ordinance/resolution numbers are required, city clerks’ records should be consulted for the certified minutes and signed documents.

Votes: The transcript records that the items above \"pass[ed] unanimously\"; individual roll‑call tallies were not read in the meeting audio/transcript excerpt provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bedford - City Council - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and final outcomes from the April 8 Bedford City Council meeting, including consent approvals, a radio system contract, an interlocal with Euless, and direction to pursue legal action at 1101 Carousel Drive.","taxTitle","Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",50915,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610355,"Council approves interlocal with Euless for Pipeline Road sidewalks, retaining wall work",258,1304000,1562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904519-134175a2ae10e476d07701e5185c458b&start=1304&end=1562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904519-134175a2ae10e476d07701e5185c458b/thumbnail_1304000.jpg","/articles/6610355/Bedford/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-interlocal-with-Euless-for-Pipeline-Road-sidewalks-retaining-wall-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610355-d0b30edca474b2b82606ba500ca746a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191495&Signature=DAuIEiNYSQUq5xRHBgdSha72HezJ6SbLKU-jcNlWoh95~GYHmBfYi70rSwX60BZO47kyQPPh~d~hWkvtYutwNNtxalqSt~7-3UScbeN03UzfOiNA8xGaiHZqVZ7f3Xv2SZ7fqfvCeKA0q0SDPYL-q2vOAyWyUPe~lUTXCw73AXrgi1IWQwAXfd7pa~nvxHwY1NpTa4oAGksiy2KcegUlnfIp56Zvc4-4VoZZEMu4nG-sPR4b~zOMsRzbx6KzCGe9d5jgAUTQOXzdpmL7BgRLhIru8D5J7115~-dZM~H-uFiSJMVsE8iuwEj~Li5tCFV80O9uIiVCk0L8tPhUIBdHMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bedford City Council on April 8 approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Euless related to construction work along Pipeline Road, covering sidewalk connections and related pedestrian improvements on Bedford’s side of the corridor.

Public Works Director Joe Schweitzer told council the roadway itself lies within Euless jurisdiction and that the interlocal covers items on Bedford property such as sidewalk tie-ins, pedestrian ramps, a TxDOT cable barrier, a concrete median strip and a modular block retaining wall. Schweitzer said the project’s total budget is about $6.7 million and that Bedford’s portion for the work described on the north side amounts to roughly $98,070 for sidewalk and related work.

Schweitzer said much of the work on Bedford’s side has been constructed as Euless crews progressed and that the agreement formalizes the city’s responsibility for certain items and a limited “clean up” of connections where grading and drainage required adjustments to existing sidewalks. He also confirmed Bedford will accept responsibility for maintenance and repairs of the modular block retaining wall on the Bedford side, which he said is valued at about $130,000.

Councilmembers asked whether the work represented new construction or mainly connecting and repairing existing sections; Schweitzer replied the improvements are largely connections and adjustments to accommodate regrading for drainage. The council quickly moved to approve the interlocal. Councilor Donovan made the motion; Mayor Pro Tem Gagliardi seconded. The measure passed unanimously.

The agreement clarifies that Euless retains jurisdiction over the roadway while Bedford will own and maintain the pedestrian facilities and retaining wall on its side. Staff said no additional separate capital projects are currently planned for Pipeline Road beyond the work covered by the interlocal.","Bedford and Euless finalized an interlocal agreement covering sidewalk connections, a TxDOT cable barrier and a modular retaining wall; Bedford’s share for sidewalks was discussed as about $98,070 and the city will assume responsibility for a $130,000 modular retaining wall on its side.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610360,"Bedford approves $824,183 purchase for regional radio system upgrade",733,552000,1285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904519-134175a2ae10e476d07701e5185c458b&start=552&end=1285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904519-134175a2ae10e476d07701e5185c458b/thumbnail_552000.jpg","/articles/6610360/Bedford/Tarrant-County/Texas/Bedford-approves-824183-purchase-for-regional-radio-system-upgrade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610360-6dcfb696e02a843328fc662fe431a629/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191495&Signature=gm1qQ7kJrmbyIdDuSPGtqqKVYdutG0jzMXJDyNSy3L3OnpdLrVlKTLLaBRPeMD4BPF~Bs0mHyzYxwTBAiYvbY7ottWFiWe7N4z~S6qjIjeEo3QnOKVmdFRCsz8I5epdbKce-C07AObHIGz9bj1dVNi~EDgvDG8~T~1TCXOyMUKpgQKZ2h41HSa~7Y6d9FCcA0s8JjcPNvIYm17gPqqRGK2DIjpKoayg-YCGiwN17t4JNdCyRy2ZssrWZ~KdO24B1zx3CDBNoyke4PlirYFTeHgEqruHpvGg8OJI6~9jqtbRTNonyCjk5K8KlsybI0MNAoX9WWGXUnBbcn-n4QXC8uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bedford City Council on April 8 approved a resolution authorizing the city to contract with Motorola Solutions for radio system infrastructure components in an amount estimated at $824,183.

The purchase is the first phase of a multiyear upgrade to a regional land mobile radio system used by Bedford’s police and fire departments and five partner cities. Fire Chief Bill Walker said the work is a technology migration that replaces aging hardware last substantially upgraded in 2010 and that the full program could total several million dollars when complete. “This is the start of some major, upgrades that are required for our land mobile radio system,” Walker said.

The council’s approval follows a technical briefing by Motorola representative Casey Moore, who described the work as a virtualization of several hardware components into smaller, server-based systems. “We can take all these individual boxes and put them on two servers,” Moore said, saying the vendor’s newer platform will reduce shelter footprint and power requirements while preparing for future capabilities such as satellite backhaul and next‑generation 9‑1‑1 integration.

City staff said the $824,183 figure represents Bedford’s share of an item identified as “prime site migration and site controllers” and that the total upgrade across the six‑city consortium is larger; staff characterized the per‑partner share as roughly $137,000. Assistant City Manager Karen Riggs told council the city will pay its portion up front from ARPA‑designated funds (county ARPA/interest) and be reimbursed as part of the interlocal cost‑sharing arrangements.

Councilmembers asked about alternatives and cost allocation. Walker and Moore said the vendor’s platform is the common public‑safety standard and noted some dispatch console replacements could be delayed while partner cities consider consolidation options. Moore said some existing components are forecast to reach end of life by late 2030, which is driving the upgrade timetable.

Councilmember Parker moved to approve the resolution; Mayor Pro Tem Gagliardi seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The upgrade is intended to keep Bedford’s radio communications compatible with regional partners and to reduce the risk of failures caused by aging equipment. Staff said additional phases and equipment (dispatch consoles, base stations and controllers) will come back to the consortium and to each city for separate approvals and budgeting.","The Bedford City Council approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Motorola Solutions to buy components for a regional land mobile radio upgrade estimated at $824,183; the cost will be shared among six partner cities and funded initially from ARPA/county funds with reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bedford City Council, April 8, 2025

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