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January 20, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 47 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 (3:30 P.M.) ▶ jump to 1:52
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:06
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-997 ▶ jump to 2:30
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation on a proposed Community Run Event and 2026 Special Events. 25-880 ▶ jump to 2:33
  7. C.3 Provide an update on an agreement with Samsara for the asset tracking and maintenance of City assets after the first year of the five-year contract. 25-985 ▶ jump to 21:58
  8. C.4 Provide an update on the City's credit card fees and the cost of accepting electronic payments. 25-973 ▶ jump to 39:43
  9. C.5 Present the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Financial Report and Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Grants Update. 25-971 ▶ jump to 52:01
  10. C.6 Receive a quarterly update from the Economic Development Department. 26-021 ▶ jump to 127:58
  11. C.7 Receive an update on adopting a Public Facility Corporation in Farmers Branch. 26-012 ▶ jump to 137:40
  12. C.8 Receive a presentation from the Public Works Department for the 2026 City of Farmers Branch Water and Wastewater System Capital Improvement Plan. 26-026 ▶ jump to 72:47
  13. C.9 Receive an update regarding Discover Farmers Branch Tourism efforts and events. 26-043 ▶ jump to 152:31
  14. C.10 Update on the Garage Conversion Amnesty Program Permit for single-family homes with unauthorized garage conversions. 26-045 ▶ jump to 159:54
  15. C.11 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-999 ▶ jump to 203:35
  16. C.12 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-998 ▶ jump to 207:54
  17. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  18. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - a Municipal Court Judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances. 26-033 ▶ jump to 90:15
  19. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Economic Development, to discuss and deliberate Farmers Branch Project 26-004. 26-031 ▶ jump to 127:20
  20. 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 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. 26-032
  21. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 91:12
  22. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 92:03
  23. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  24. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 93:31
  25. 25 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.
  26. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 96:11
  27. 27 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.
  28. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 124:15
  29. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · January 6, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-1000
  30. J.2 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3986 calling for the May 2, 2026, General Election for the position of Mayor and District 2 City Councilmember, authorizing the City Manager to execute an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Department; and take appropriate action. ORD-3986
  31. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-006 authorizing the purchase of equipment for turf and grass maintenance from Professional Turf Products, L.P., through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $88,500; and take appropriate action. R2026-006
  32. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-004, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter, L.L.P. for the Webb Chapel Road Water and Wastewater Utility Improvement Project in the amount of $104,100; and take appropriate action. R2026-004
  33. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-010 reaffirming the City Manager’s execution of a renewal agreement for annual licensing, support, and maintenance for the City’s electronic records and workflow system, in an amount not to exceed $57,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-010
  34. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-011 reaffirming the City Manager’s execution of an agreement for professional information technology research and advisory services in an amount not to exceed $97,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-011
  35. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-012 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a renewal agreement for software licensing, maintenance, and support for the City’s virtual server environment, in an amount not to exceed $200,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-012
  36. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-014 authorizing the purchase of ten vehicles for the Police Department from Caldwell Country Ford through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $892,814; and take appropriate action. R2026-014
  37. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-013, authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve Demolition/Rebuild program applications in accordance with program guidelines, and take appropriate action. R2026-013
  38. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  39. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  40. L.1 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3983 appointing a Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No. 1, establishing the position as full-time and setting compensation; and take appropriate action. ORD-3983 ▶ jump to 124:46
  41. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  42. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 209:02
  43. 43 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.
  44. 44 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.
  45. 45 Certification
  46. 46 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: __/___/__
  47. 47 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:56