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August 4, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 33 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.) ▶ jump to 4:09
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:18
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:35
  5. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:18
  6. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-470 ▶ jump to 4:39
  7. C.2 Discuss and receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Update, including fiscal outlook, revenue considerations, strategic investment areas, and ongoing budget development topics. 26-482 ▶ jump to 7:48
  8. C.3 Receive an update on the Garage Conversion Amnesty Program Permit for single-family homes with unauthorized garage conversions. 26-458 ▶ jump to 27:40
  9. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-471 ▶ jump to 49:55
  10. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-472 ▶ jump to 57:27
  11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 59:17
  12. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice to discuss with the City Attorney the procedures for conducting public hearings for ethics complaints. 26-490
  13. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P. M.) ▶ jump to 60:34
  14. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  15. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  16. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 62:26
  17. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 64:44
  18. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 80:17
  19. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 11, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting · July 13, 2026, Joint City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting · July 14, 2026, Joint City Council/Board Chair Meeting · July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting 26-473
  20. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 64:45
  21. J.2 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2026-088 designating Forvis Mazars, LLP as the City's independent auditor and authorizing the City Manager to execute a letter of agreement for audit services, in the amount of $112,375; and take appropriate action. R2026-088
  22. J.3 Consider approving and authorizing Resolution No. 2026-091 reaffirming the City Manager’s authorization to execute a contract with Austin, Caden, and Hunter, Inc. D/B/A Elite Restoration Services for painting services for the Fire Administration Building and Fire Station #3 in an amount not to exceed $49,895; and take appropriate action. R2026-091
  23. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-096 approving a contract with EOM Roofing, LLC for the roof replacement project at Fire Station #3 in the amount of $108,550; and take appropriate action. R2026-096
  24. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-107, ratifying the engagement of Hyde Kelly, LLP to provide Special Counsel Legal Services, including Legal Ethics Consulting, with a not-to-exceed limitation of $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-107 ▶ jump to 81:06
  25. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  26. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  27. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-108, authorizing an agreement with an independent contractor to perform construction management services and timeline remediation efforts for the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program with Dallas County, for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-108 ▶ jump to 80:54
  28. M. TAKE ANY ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  29. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 122:24
  30. 28 Certification
  31. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-108, authorizing an agreement with an independent contractor to perform construction management services and timeline remediation efforts for the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program with Dallas County, for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-108 ▶ jump to 121:18
  32. 29 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, Interim City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__
  33. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-108, authorizing an agreement with an independent contractor to perform construction management services and timeline remediation efforts for the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program with Dallas County, for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-108 ▶ jump to 121:36