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September 1, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 45 items

  1. 1 In accordance with Tex. Govt. Code §551.127, notice is hereby given that (i) one or more City Council members may be participating on a regular, non-emergency basis in this meeting by video conference, (ii) the location of the meeting will be at Farmers Branch City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas, where a quorum of the City Council will be physically present, which location will be open to the public, and (iii) it is the intent to have the quorum of members of the City Council present at said location for this meeting.
  2. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.)
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-470
  6. C.2 Discuss end-of-year budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 26-537
  7. C.3 Provide a third-quarter update on Economic Development activities. 26-491
  8. C.4 Receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Report. 26-484
  9. C.5 Receive an update on the City’s current grants and grant opportunities. 26-485
  10. C.6 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-471
  11. C.7 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-514
  12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  13. D.1 The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, and dismissal of a public officer, the City Attorney. 26-548
  14. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  15. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
  16. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  17. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  18. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
  19. 18 Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council or City Administration may report information on the following items: 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences, 2) information about holiday schedules, 3) recognition of individuals, 4) reminders about upcoming City events, 5) information about community events, and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety, and 7) reports from Council Liaisons to supported organizations.
  20. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  21. 20 Public Comment is your opportunity to address the City Council. Persons desiring to address the City Council must fill out a Public Comment Form. Request form(s) will be accepted by the City Secretary from the time the agenda is posted up to 30 minutes prior to the regular meeting. Individuals will not be recognized to speak during the meeting unless the Request Form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. The online Public Comment Form can be found at: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. All speakers shall comply with the City’s Rules of Decorum and Conduct for Public Hearings and Citizen Comments which is available for review on the City’s website at https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/598/City-Council. The City will not tolerate unruly behavior, intimidation, disparaging or inflammatory remarks, or other attacks or insults not relevant to policy issues or other official business within the City’s jurisdiction or authority. When called to the podium by the Mayor, please state your name and address prior to beginning your comments. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience.
  22. J. CONSENT AGENDA
  23. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 18, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting 26-535
  24. J.2 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 4013 authorizing an amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas; and take appropriate action. ORD-4013
  25. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-083, reaffirming a Professional Services Agreement with Cobb, Fendley, and Associates, Inc., for the 2026 City of Farmers Branch bridge evaluations in the amount of $65,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-083
  26. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-104 authorizing an agreement with Premier Lighting Enterprises, LLC, DBA Premier Christmas, for Christmas lighting installation, décor, rental maintenance, removal services, and storage in the amount of $199,776; and take appropriate action. R2026-104
  27. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-100 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with American Traffic Construction, LLC, for construction of the Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway Intersection Improvements in the amount of $226,104; and take appropriate action. R2026-100
  28. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-094 for a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the City’s assumption of landscape maintenance and improvements on Interstate Highway 35E from Morgan Parkway to Valwood Parkway; and take appropriate action. R2026-094
  29. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-081 for a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Green Ribbon Program in an amount not to exceed $410,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-081
  30. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-110 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stovall Commercial Contractors LLC for construction services at the Senlac Service Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in an amount not to exceed $488,043; and take appropriate action. R2026-110
  31. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-109 authorizing the purchase of nineteen (19) fleet vehicles through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $1,518,495; and take appropriate action. R2026-109
  32. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  33. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  34. L.1 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 4011 approving an annual update of the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; and take appropriate action. ORD-4011
  35. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-115 authorizing an Administrative Services Agreement with UMR, Inc. for medical plan administration services for three (3) years and increasing the City’s self-funded health plan budget by $600,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-115
  36. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-116 authorizing a Plan Sponsor Agreement with ServeYou Rx for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) services for three (3) years; and take appropriate action. R2026-116
  37. L.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-117, establishing the legislative platform for the City of Farmers Branch for the upcoming 90th Legislative Session; and take appropriate action. R2026-117
  38. L.5 Receive an update regarding the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for the City’s legal services. 26-534
  39. L.6 Receive a presentation regarding the consideration of an in-house Staff Attorney to provide day-to-day operational legal services; and take appropriate action. 26-557
  40. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  41. N. ADJOURNMENT
  42. 41 The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item.
  43. 42 Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2520 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  44. 43 Certification
  45. 44 I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least three business days prior to the scheduled meeting time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at City Hall. Posted by: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__

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