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At a glance: Council votes on DEI resolution, bond listing, rates, zoning, fence exception and group-home permit
Summary
The council approved rescinding a 2020 resolution, accepted a $327 million bond project listing as a planning tool, adopted a 4.5% water/wastewater rate increase effective Feb. 1, 2026, approved a rezoning and a fence exception, and approved a group-home SUP capped at four occupants (8-1 votes on several items).
The Grand Prairie City Council voted on multiple agenda items tonight. Key outcomes:
- Item 14: Motion to rescind resolution 5090-2020 and repeal section 13.51 (Commission on Ethnic and Cultural Affairs) — motion carried 8-1.
- Item 16: Council accepted the proposed 2026 general-obligation bond project listing totaling $327,000,000 as a planning tool; staff will return with election ordinance and ballot language for future voter consideration.
- Item 17: Council adopted the final reading of the ordinance to increase water and wastewater rates by 4.5% for FY26, effective Feb. 1, 2026.
- Item 18: Rezoning at 1822 Armstead Avenue (single-family-4 to single-family-6) — planning and zoning recommended approval and council approved the rezoning.
- Item 19: Fence exception to allow a horizontal board wooden fence for a plant nursery/garden-center — council approved the exception after the applicant described screening plans.
- Item 20: Specific use permit for a registered group home at 2747 Sedmore Drive — council approved with a maximum of four occupants; motion carried 8-1.
Several items were discussed in public hearing or with public comment; where staff presented studies or legal clarifications, council approved motions as noted.
