Council approves multiple capital projects and contracts, including City Hall performance stage and radio system
November 04, 2025 | Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas
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Council members questioned a $6.0–$6.3 million contract for a radio/radio-site upgrade described as the total contract amount over ten years. Staff confirmed the contract covers citywide radio sites and microwave line-of-sight dishes to improve connectivity; the system is designed to maintain operation in inclement weather, staff said. The council discussed the tower and microwave benefits and confirmed the contract is for the city as a whole rather than a single station.
The council also discussed a proposed $6,000,000 City Hall campus performance stage and asked staff to post visuals and provide details online; staff committed to providing a visual to the council within days. Council also asked about owner-controlled furniture, fixtures and equipment and an Encore franchise utility allowance (a $10,000 placeholder) to cover utility-bore costs beneath Fourth Street; staff said Encore will cover routine service work but the city will pay for significant bore costs as needed.
These items were included among consent items the council approved in bulk; a separate motion pulled item 10 for individual consideration. Council members asked that staff provide updated visuals and final cost allocations to be posted for public review.
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