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May 20, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 56 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 P.M.)
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:17
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-333 ▶ jump to 20:50
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation from Public Works on the City’s water and wastewater rate study. 25-259 ▶ jump to 32:55
  7. C.3 Discuss a calendar of events for the City Council to acknowledge, including City service and Farmers Branch ethnic heritage recognition, aligning with national and state observances. 25-253 ▶ jump to 76:58
  8. C.4 Discuss and provide direction regarding City Council liaison appointments to external organizations. 25-355 ▶ jump to 159:15
  9. C.5 Discuss a proposed amendment to the current City Council Travel Policy related to reimbursements. 25-373 ▶ jump to 22:14
  10. C.6 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-335 ▶ jump to 162:57
  11. C.7 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-334 ▶ jump to 168:51
  12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 172:18
  13. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.074 and 551.072(2) of the Texas Government Code to receive legal advice and discuss an employment agreement for the Deputy City Manager. 25-377 ▶ jump to 32:29
  14. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development incentives for 4050 Valley View Lane. 25-374
  15. D.3 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.005 B. 25-385
  16. D.4 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.006 A. 25-386
  17. D.5 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.009. 25-371
  18. E. BREAK - CITY COUNCIL PHOTOGRAPHS - 5:15 P.M.
  19. F. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - 5:30 P.M.
  20. F.1 Reception honoring incoming and reelected City Councilmembers. 25-359
  21. G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 98:12
  22. H. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 102:21
  23. I. COUNCILMEMBER SWEARING IN AND REMARKS
  24. I.1 Conduct Oath of Office for the winning candidates of the May 3, 2025, General Election, and receive remarks from incoming Councilmember Omar Roman, District 1, and Elizabeth Villafranca, District 4 City Council representative. 25-360 ▶ jump to 104:09
  25. J. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  26. J.1 Presentation of the Employee of the Month award for April 2025 to Leslie Smith of the Finance Department. 25-294 ▶ jump to 120:21
  27. J.2 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Military Appreciation Month. 25-376 ▶ jump to 124:01
  28. J.3 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 11 through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week. 25-378 ▶ jump to 126:48
  29. J.4 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 18 through May 24, 2025, as National Public Works Week. 25-244 ▶ jump to 130:40
  30. K. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 135:44
  31. 31 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.
  32. L. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  33. 33 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.
  34. M. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 144:44
  35. M.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 29, 2025, City Council Special Called Meeting Minutes · May 6, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-336
  36. M.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-069 adopting the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action. R2025-069 ▶ jump to 149:42
  37. M.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-083 authorizing the City of Farmers Branch to participate in the TexSTAR Investment Pool and designating authorized representatives; and take appropriate action. R2025-083 ▶ jump to 157:12
  38. M.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-084 authorizing the participation of the City of Farmers Branch in the Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) and designating authorized representatives; and take appropriate action. R2025-084 ▶ jump to 157:52
  39. M.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-068 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Emergency Medical Service data sharing with Dallas County on behalf of Dallas County Health and Human Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute the same; authorizing the Farmers Branch Fire Department to take any additional acts necessary to carry out the City’s obligations under the ILA; and take appropriate action. R2025-068
  40. M.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-067 authorizing the filing of a project application with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for a regional solid waste program local implementation project; and take appropriate action. R2025-067
  41. M.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-060 approving a Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Phase 4 of the Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance Plan, in an amount not to exceed $120,133; and take appropriate action. R2025-060
  42. M.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-064 approving a Professional Service Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter for design enhancements of the Valley View elevated storage tank and the Wicker ground storage reservoir in the amount of $185,600; and take appropriate action. R2025-064
  43. M.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-077 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $20,000 and a four (4) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 2504 Squire Place; and take appropriate action. R2025-077
  44. M.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-076 approving an Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 13636 Neutron Road; and take appropriate action. R2025-076
  45. N. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  46. O. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  47. O.1 Elect a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for the period of June 2025 through May 2026; and take appropriate action. 25-354 ▶ jump to 145:58
  48. P. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 174:40
  49. Q. ADJOURNMENT
  50. 50 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.
  51. 51 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) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  52. 52 Certification
  53. 53 I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least 72 hours 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, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__
  54. 54 Rollcall
  55. 55 Note
  56. 56 Note