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Agenda — 51 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. 26-538
6. C.2 Receive an update from the Valwood Improvement Authority related to its current operations, budget, financial outlook, services, capital projects, strategic priorities, measurable outcomes, and future initiatives, including opportunities to strengthen coordination with the City and advance shared economic development and community goals. 26-536
7. C.3 Receive an update regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund. 26-620
8. C.4 Receive a presentation regarding polling location options for the May 2027 City election. 26-633
9. C.5 Receive a presentation on police technology, including Automated License Plate Readers and Drones as First Responders. 26-547
10. C.6 Provide a third-quarter update on Economic Development activities. 26-580
11. C.7 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-539
12. C.8 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-576
13. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney) and Section 551.074 (Personnel) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney, to discuss and deliberate on the evaluation, duties, and discipline of Councilmembers and the evaluation and processing of complaints under the City's Code of Ethics. 26-621
15. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding disciplinary action involving the Councilmember for District 4. 26-622
16. D.3 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2026.012. 26-653
17. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
18. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
19. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
20. G.1 Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October 2026 as “Fire Prevention Month” in Farmers Branch. 26-550
21. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
22. 22 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.
23. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
24. 24 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://farmersbranchtx-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/21090 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://farmersbranchtx-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/21090 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.
25. J. CONSENT AGENDA
26. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting · September 17, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting · September 29, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting 26-577
27. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-121 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend a three-year agreement for licensing, maintenance, support, and cloud hosting services for the City’s budgeting and financial transparency system in an amount not to exceed $257,587; and take appropriate action. R2026-121
28. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-119 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement with Mobile Communications America, Inc. for the renewal of maintenance and support services for the City’s security cameras, access control, and alarm systems, in an amount not to exceed $160,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-119
29. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-123 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. R2026-123
30. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-124 reaffirming the annual renewal for an enterprise work management and collaboration platform in an amount not to exceed $50,000; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action. R2026-124
31. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-125 reaffirming the annual renewal for municipal court software maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $61,000, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action. R2026-125
32. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-128 approving an Interlocal Agreement for coordinated health services with Dallas County Health and Human Services; and take appropriate action. R2026-128
33. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-126 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement for the annual renewal of maintenance and support for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning system, Human Resources system, and Development Services system, in an amount not to exceed $196,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-126
34. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-129, authorizing an Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for AlphaHouse Enterprises, LLC dba Native Coffee Company for a grant amount not to exceed $28,561; and take appropriate action. R2026-129
35. J.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-102 authorizing the purchase of drone and radar equipment, software, and related services to enhance the Drone as a First Responder Program (DFR) from Flock Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $385,000, using Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Task Force Grant funds, City budgeted funds, and funds to be reimbursed by the City of Carrollton; and take appropriate action. R2026-102
36. J.11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-130 authorizing and approving an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with the North Texas Tollway Authority; and take appropriate action. R2026-130
37. J.12 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-139 authorizing the dedication and conveyance of Lot 4, Block A, of the Farmers Branch Camelot Landfill Addition, in the City of Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, to the City of Lewisville for the improvement of Huffines Extension, a public roadway providing access to and within the Camelot Landfill; and take appropriate action. R2026-139
38. J.13 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-140 awarding the bid for the painting of the elevated water storage tank located at 3725 Valley View Lane and for the roof painting of the groundwater storage tank located at 2714 Wicker Avenue to J.R. Stelzer Company in the amount of $1,846,960; and take appropriate action. R2026-140
39. J.14 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-143 authorizing an Event Trust Fund Support Contract with Pickleball Holdco LLC, doing business as Professional Pickleball Association, for the 2026 Pickleball World Championships; and take appropriate action. R2026-143
40. J.15 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-144 authorizing a Sponsorship and Advertising Agreement with Pickleball Intermediate, LLC, for the 2026 Pickleball World Championships; and take appropriate action. R2026-144
41. J.16 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-145 reaffirming the City’s engagement with Taylor, Olson, Sralla & Elam, LLP (TOASE) as the City’s provider of legal services and municipal prosecution; and take appropriate action. R2026-145
42. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
43. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4012 for a comprehensive amendment to the Planned Development District No. 80 (PD-80) and an associated Conceptual Site Plan for an 8.703- acre site located at 5000 Alpha Road and platted as Lot 1R & 2R, Block A, Alpha West Addition; and take appropriate action. ORD-4012
44. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
45. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-137 authorizing the City Manager to execute a design and construction contract with Cowtown Design and Build, LLC, for the Animal Adoption Center Cat Solarium Expansion project, using a bequest from the Estate of Dorothy Ray Holley, in the amount not to exceed $1,080,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-137
46. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
47. N. ADJOURNMENT
48. 48 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.
49. 49 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.
50. 50 Certification
51. 51 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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