City Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 44 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 4:21
3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:25
4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 10:20
5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-383 ▶ jump to 10:23
6. 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. 26-400 ▶ jump to 11:21
7. C.3 Receive a presentation regarding 2026-2027 Medical Plan RFP updates and considerations. 26-398 ▶ jump to 140:46
8. 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. 26-400 ▶ jump to 126:51
9. C.4 Discuss conceptual designs associated with the relocation of Liberty Plaza to the vacant lot near the Rose Garden area on Valley View Lane. 26-358 ▶ jump to 166:24
10. C.5 Receive a quarterly update regarding the Charter Review Committee. 26-413 ▶ jump to 196:33
11. C.6 Discuss and provide direction regarding City Council liaison appointments to external organizations. 26-404 ▶ jump to 207:08
12. C.7 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-385 ▶ jump to 209:24
13. C.8 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-384 ▶ jump to 214:21
14. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 21:58
15. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.014. 26-429 ▶ jump to 22:01
16. E. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - 5:30 P.M.
17. E.1 Reception honoring Mayor Terry Lynne. 26-352
18. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 28:36
19. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 28:44
20. H. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 31:51
21. H.1 Conduct the Oath of Office and receive remarks from Mayor Terry Lynne. 26-351 ▶ jump to 31:56
22. I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 46:53
23. 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.
24. J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 49:56
25. 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://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. ▶ jump to 50:19
26. K. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 57:50
27. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting · June 23, 2026 City Council Special Called Meeting 26-382
28. K.2 Consider approving and adopting Resolution No. 2026-063 approving the Farmers Branch Manske Library Policies; and take appropriate action. R2026-063
29. K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-077 authorizing the submission of an application to Dallas County for the Fiscal Year 2026 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant program for the replacement of the water line along the Shoredale Lane loop from Hollandale Lane to Hollandale Lane; and take appropriate action. R2026-077
30. K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-093 approving a revised policy pertaining to City responses to repetitive Public Information Act requests; and take appropriate action. R2026-093 ▶ jump to 105:18
31. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
32. L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4006 prohibiting the use of and contact with designated groundwater beneath land located in Farmers Branch, Texas, at 1349 - 1399 Valley View Lane and associated City rights-of-way to facilitate certification of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), establishing a Municipal Setting Designation; and take appropriate action. ORD-4006 ▶ jump to 58:35
33. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
34. M.1 Receive an annual update from the Metrocrest Area Chamber. 26-303 ▶ jump to 64:25
35. M.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-082 approving a contract between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas Underground, LLC, for the construction of the Webb Chapel Road Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 2 Project in the amount of $2,695,813; and take appropriate action. R2026-082 ▶ jump to 85:08
36. M.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-092 funding facilities upgrades for The Firehouse Theatre and authorizing the City Manager to approve funding for improvements to the premises located at 2535 Valley View Lane, and execute appropriate agreements; and take appropriate action. R2026-092 ▶ jump to 91:27
37. M.4 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 4001, approving an addition of Article V, “Special Events”, to Chapter 14, “Amusements and Entertainments”, of the City’s Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action. ORD-4001 ▶ jump to 97:55
38. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 125:15
39. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 220:05
40. 39 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.
41. 40 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.
42. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 220:07
43. 41 Certification
44. 42 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: __/___/__