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February 3, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 42 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 3:18
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:03
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-025 ▶ jump to 7:27
  6. C.2 Receive an update on real estate trends in Farmers Branch from the MetroTex Association of Realtors. 26-002
  7. C.3 Receive an informational presentation on the Spatial Analysis of Farmers Branch Crime Data Using Existing Police Records. 26-085 ▶ jump to 48:35
  8. C.4 Receive a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Department on potential new locations for Liberty Plaza. 26-013 ▶ jump to 48:33
  9. C.5 Review and discuss the Council Travel and Reimbursement Policy to determine if amendments are needed. 26-024 ▶ jump to 146:30
  10. C.4 Receive a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Department on potential new locations for Liberty Plaza. 26-013 ▶ jump to 124:43
  11. C.6 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-999 ▶ jump to 154:44
  12. C.7 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-998
  13. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 76:27
  14. D.1 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 matters related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), including but not limited to correspondence, programs, funding, agreements, and any associated legal rights, obligations, or potential actions. 26-089
  15. D.2 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property) and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss and consult with the City Attorney regarding a contract for the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 26-095 ▶ jump to 124:27
  16. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 79:25
  17. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 80:01
  18. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  19. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 82:22
  20. 19 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. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 86:20
  22. 21 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA
  24. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · January 13, 2026, City Council Special Called Meeting Minutes · January 20, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 26-090
  25. J.2 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3982, amending the City’s flood damage prevention regulations by amending Article II “Flood Damage Prevention”, Chapter 42 “Building Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action. ORD-3982
  26. J.3 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3988, amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Section 82-95 “No Parking Zones” to add a no parking zone on Knightsbridge Road from Luna Road to Crown Drive; and take appropriate action. ORD-3988
  27. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-020 reaffirming the City’s authorization of the City’s brush recycling services with The Organic Recycler in the amount of $65,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-020
  28. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-021, reaffirming the City’s authorization of the repairs of the Cooks Creek Wall Project by Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P., in the amount of $60,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-021
  29. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-022, reaffirming the City’s authorization of the City’s purchase of construction materials only, for concrete street pavement repairs and maintenance from White Cap, LP, in the amount of $60,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-022
  30. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-028, authorizing an Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for GWK Sigma LLC for a grant amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-028
  31. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-029 reaffirming the City Manager’s approval and ratifying an expenditure for an advance payment to Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation for the demolition and construction of single-family residences under the Valwood Park Revitalization Project in the amount of $95,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-029
  32. J.9 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3991 appointing Alternate Municipal Court Judge Cass Callaway to the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No.1; and take appropriate action. ORD-3991
  33. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  34. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  35. L.1 Discuss and provide direction to staff on the reactivation of the Sister City Program. 25-990 ▶ jump to 95:17
  36. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-018 authorizing the Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, & Carter L.L.P., for the 2026 City of Farmers Branch Water and Wastewater System Capital Improvement Plan, in the amount of $748,600; and take appropriate action. R2026-018 ▶ jump to 114:42
  37. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  38. N. ADJOURNMENT
  39. 38 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.
  40. 39 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.
  41. 40 Certification
  42. 41 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: __/___/__