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October 22, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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  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 0:43
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:07
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-777 ▶ jump to 2:10
  6. C.2 Discuss appointing a City Councilmember as a liaison to the Firehouse Theatre. 24-766 ▶ jump to 2:55
  7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 24-807 ▶ jump to 4:13
  8. C.4 Discuss future agenda items. 24-778 ▶ jump to 39:47
  9. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 42:14
  10. D.1 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code Personnel Deliberation for the evaluation of the City Manager. 24-801
  11. D.2 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Economic Development Incentives for Project Five B. 24-797
  12. D.3 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Economic Development Incentives for Project Purpose. 24-802
  13. D.4 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Economic Development Incentives for Project Morning Crane. 24-799
  14. D.5 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Economic Development Incentives for Project Washington. 24-798
  15. D.6 The City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the sale of real property located at 1349-1399 Valley View Lane. 24-791
  16. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 45:14
  17. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 46:07
  18. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  19. G.1 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for the month of September. 24-771 ▶ jump to 47:23
  20. G.2 Presentation of the City of Farmers Branch Arbor Day Proclamation. 24-633 ▶ jump to 51:58
  21. G.3 Consider accepting a donation on behalf of the Animal Adoption Center in the amount of $400,000 from the Margaret Fontebasso Estate and approving Resolution No. 2024-225; and take appropriate action. R2024-225 ▶ jump to 55:39
  22. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 57:34
  23. 23 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.
  24. I. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 59:47
  25. 25 Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly about issues that are important to and your community, but there is a process that must be followed: Speaker 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 Citizen Comments form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. Speaker Request Online Form: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen (15) total minutes on the same topic item. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed. When called by the Mayor, please approach the podium and state your name and address prior to beginning your comment. If you have written notes you wish to present to Mayor and Council, please furnish an extra copy for the official files. Audio/visual presentations must be submitted in advance to the City Secretary. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience.
  26. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 62:54
  27. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 8, 2024, City Council Meeting 24-779
  28. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-141 approving the City’s 2025 Legislative Platform; and take appropriate action. R2024-141
  29. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-177 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Excellence Ecological Services for asbestos abatement at the Senlac Service Center located at 13333 Senlac Drive in the amount of $83,750; and take appropriate action. R2024-177
  30. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-178 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with JJ Red Construction Company for the roof replacement at the Senlac Service Center located at 13333 Senlac Drive in the amount of $188,846; and take appropriate action. R2024-178
  31. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-189 awarding a contract to Road Master Striping, LLC. for maintaining pavement markings on various City streets through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Allen in the amount of $130,000; and take appropriate action. R2024-189
  32. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-213 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $20,000 and a four (4) year property tax rebate for the owner of the property located at 3140 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action. R2024-213
  33. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  34. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  35. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-217 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with Metrocrest Hospital Authority, the Town of Addison, the City of Carrollton, and the City of Coppell to purchase land for the new North Texas Emergency Communication Center (NTECC); and take appropriate action. R2024-217 ▶ jump to 63:28
  36. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-173 authorizing the purchase of two 2028 Pierce-Custom Velocity Pumpers and one 2028 Pierce-Custom Velocity Aerial 105’ Ladder for the Fire Department from the Siddons Martin Emergency Group through the Texas Local Government purchasing cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $3,677,627; and take appropriate action. R2024-173 ▶ jump to 66:53
  37. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-180 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a five-year agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the purchase of fleet and asset tracking software and licensing in the amount of $289,351 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement; and take appropriate action. R2024-180 ▶ jump to 74:56
  38. L.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-140 and Resolution No. 2024-219 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with UMR for medical insurance and ProAct for pharmacy insurance for the plan years 2025 and 2026 in the budgeted amount of $5.4 million; and take appropriate action. R2024-140 ▶ jump to 93:28
  39. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 119:01
  40. N. ADJOURNMENT
  41. 41 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.
  42. 42 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.
  43. 43 Certification
  44. 44 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: __/___/__