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April 21, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 38 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 5:21
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 5:30
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-158 ▶ jump to 5:43
  6. C.2 Discuss and receive a presentation on the FY 2026-27 Budget Kickoff, including budget priorities, strategic investment focus areas, and an introductory budget video presentation. 26-241 ▶ jump to 6:07
  7. C.3 Receive a presentation from Commissioner Andy Sommerman on unhoused initiatives and deflection centers in Dallas County. 26-233 ▶ jump to 20:13
  8. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159 ▶ jump to 49:00
  9. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-188
  10. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 57:01
  11. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, consult with and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding council interactions, rules of procedure, and matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. 26-253
  12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 114:55
  13. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel matters, to receive and deliberate information and updates from the City Manager regarding director positions and operational matters. 26-255
  14. D.3 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding complaints alleging a violation of the City's Code of Ethics pursuant to Section 2-284 of the City’s Code, filed April 8, 2026. 26-245 ▶ jump to 120:18
  15. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 61:31
  16. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 61:45
  17. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  18. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 63:46
  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 ▶ jump to 65:29
  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 ▶ jump to 113:43
  23. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 7, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes · April 10, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting 26-179
  24. J.2 Consider approval of Resolution No. 2026-041 authorizing the purchase of materials and equipment for a school flasher beacon system upgrade from radio to cellular communication from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., in the amount of $112,670; and take appropriate action. R2026-041
  25. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-050 reaffirming the City Manager’s execution of a renewal agreement for annual firewall licensing, support, and maintenance for the City’s network security systems, in an amount not to exceed $76,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-050
  26. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-054 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to provide updated aerial maps and related data, in an amount not to exceed $21,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-054
  27. J.5 Consider approving Ordinance No. 4000, amending Chapter 86, “Utilities,” of the City’s Code of Ordinances to enable the City to pursue recovery of unpaid utility balances through property-based enforcement mechanisms; and take appropriate action. ORD-4000
  28. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-047 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Off-System Project in the amount of $495,255; and take appropriate action. R2026-047
  29. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-053 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant Program to support the Farmers Branch Police Department in preventing economic motor vehicle theft for an amount of $200,000 with a $40,000 City match; and take appropriate action. R2026-053
  30. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-052 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Taskforce Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies to combat motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime, in the amount of $700,000 with a City match of $46,667; and take appropriate action. R2026-052
  31. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  32. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  33. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 120:02
  34. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 122:37
  35. 34 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.
  36. 35 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.
  37. 36 Certification
  38. 37 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: _________________________ Erin Flores, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__