Allen council approves consent agenda including $98,000 grant for two surveillance trailers and library contracts

The Allen City Council approved the consent agenda without opposition, advancing several routine procurement and fee items.

The consent list included adopting Resolution No. 41 50‑5‑25R authorizing a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant to purchase two video surveillance trailers for $98,000; Resolution No. 41 50‑1‑5‑25R amending towing and storage rates for the Allen Police Department; Resolution No. 41 52‑5‑25R establishing a records background check fee; and authorization of agreements with Superior Fiber and Data for $141,822 and with Western Specialty Contractors for $296,140 for work at the Allen Public Library.

Also on the consent agenda were awards and authorizations for vehicle maintenance services: an annual contract with Craig's Core Care for $100,000 and with Bob Tom Ford for $250,000, each for one year with up to four one‑year renewals.

A council member moved to approve the consent agenda, another member seconded, and the council voted in favor; the motion passed 7‑0, according to the transcript. There were no public speakers registered on the consent items.

Council members did not debate the items on the record; staff presented the list and council approved it as routine business.