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April 22, 2025 ·18:00 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 (4 P.M.) ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:12
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-247 ▶ jump to 0:21
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation from Public Works on the traffic signal operations at the Intersection of Denton Drive and Valley View Lane. 25-229 ▶ jump to 1:30
  7. C.3 Receive a presentation from Fleet Operations regarding Fleet Replacement Guidelines and Schedule. 25-305 ▶ jump to 14:52
  8. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-248 ▶ jump to 34:45
  9. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-249 ▶ jump to 55:58
  10. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 110:00
  11. D.1 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 2025.005A. 25-288
  12. D.2 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 2025.006. 25-251
  13. D.3 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 25-269
  14. D.4 The City Council will convene into closed executive session pursuant to (i) Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property; (ii) Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives; and (iii) Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, and 551.071(2) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding previously proposed contract terms related to Farmers Branch Project 2022.001. 25-289
  15. D.5 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property related to Farmers Branch Project 2025-008. 25-309
  16. D.6 The City will convene into closed Executive Session under Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the City Council's Anti-Discrimination Policy. 25-310
  17. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 59:20
  18. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 60:51
  19. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  20. G.1 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for March 2025 to Jose Torres of the Parks and Recreation Department. 25-292 ▶ jump to 62:35
  21. G.2 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 22 through May 12 and September 5 through October 29, 2025, as Lights Out Nights. 25-227 ▶ jump to 66:45
  22. G.3 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 13 through April 19, 2025, as National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week. 25-243 ▶ jump to 70:16
  23. G.4 Recognition of the Farmers Branch Police Department for successfully achieving reaccreditation under the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Best Practices program, a distinction the department has maintained since 2009. 25-235 ▶ jump to 71:01
  24. G.3 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 13 through April 19, 2025, as National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week. 25-243 ▶ jump to 79:42
  25. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 83:07
  26. 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.
  27. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 85:18
  28. 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.
  29. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 89:41
  30. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-250
  31. J.2 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Terry Lynne from the Study Session portion of the City Council meeting held on April 1, 2025; and take appropriate action. 25-291
  32. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-063 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/or fraud-related motor vehicle crime; and take appropriate action. R2025-063
  33. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-061 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. R2025-061 ▶ jump to 104:15
  34. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-051 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems for the purchase of parts and supplies for traffic signal replacement work in the amount of $55,304; and take appropriate action. R2025-051
  35. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-065 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for design and engineering services related to the installation of a traffic signal at Rawhide Parkway and Josey Lane for an amount not to exceed $87,700; and take appropriate action. R2025-065
  36. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-062 approving the second amended and restated Professional Services Agreement with Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. for inspection, plan review, and training services; and take appropriate action. R2025-062
  37. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-052 authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate agreements for the purchase of Fleet vehicles in the aggregate amount of $1,085,307.15; and take appropriate action. R2025-052
  38. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  39. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  40. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-058 accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, as submitted by Forvis Mazars, LLP; and take appropriate action. R2025-058 ▶ jump to 90:34
  41. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  42. N. ADJOURNMENT
  43. 42 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. 43 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.
  45. 44 Certification
  46. 45 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: __/___/__
  47. 47 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03