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May 5, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 36 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 3:02
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 3:16
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-158 ▶ jump to 5:13
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation to review and discuss potential amendments to City Code provisions addressing the screening, visibility, and storage of residential rollout trash and recycling containers. 26-244 ▶ jump to 5:30
  7. C.3 Review and provide directions to staff regarding gateway monument signage options, including digital messaging capabilities, at key entry corridors and neighborhood locations. 26-236 ▶ jump to 5:58
  8. C.4 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. 26-285 ▶ jump to 14:38
  9. C.5 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159 ▶ jump to 56:59
  10. C.6 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-263 ▶ jump to 61:31
  11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  12. E. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - 5:30 P.M.
  13. E.1 Reception honoring outgoing City Councilmember(s), if applicable. 26-265
  14. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 69:16
  15. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 69:28
  16. H. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  17. H.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Hampton Inn and Suites Farmers Branch, honoring their achievement as a recipient of the 2025 Connie Award. 26-287 ▶ jump to 71:02
  18. H.2 Presentation of ceremonial items and receive remarks from outgoing City Councilmember(s), if applicable. 26-266
  19. I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 77:18
  20. 20 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.
  21. J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 78:53
  22. 22 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.
  23. K. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 82:22
  24. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes · April 23, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting 26-264
  25. K.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-055 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with B. Cannon, LLC; and take appropriate action. R2026-055
  26. K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-069 authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve, execute, and administer Corporate Loyalty and Event Incentive Program agreements; and take appropriate action. R2026-069
  27. K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-067 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Contractor Services with Meredith Dowdy (M.E.T. Innovations, LLC) in the amount of $10,600 per month, with annual adjustments, for tourism management services; and take appropriate action. R2026-067
  28. K.5 Consider approving a Resolution No. 2026-068 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Contractor Services with Anne Stokes (Stokes Sports and Tourism Consulting Corporation) in the amount of $10,600 per month, with annual adjustments, to provide hotel sales and tourism program support services; and take appropriate action. R2026-068
  29. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  30. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  31. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  32. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 83:01
  33. 33 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.
  34. 34 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.
  35. 35 Certification
  36. 36 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: __/___/__