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March 5, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 44 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.) ▶ jump to 1:10
  3. A.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-160 ▶ jump to 1:23
  4. A.2 Receive a presentation from the Police Department regarding the Motor Vehicle Stop Data Analysis Report for calendar year 2023 as required by Articles 2.132 and 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 24-163 ▶ jump to 7:37
  5. A.3 Receive a report from the staff on the Firehouse Theatre Facility Use Agreement. 24-164 ▶ jump to 19:04
  6. A.4 Discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Programs and provide feedback to City Staff. 24-177 ▶ jump to 55:03
  7. A.3 Receive a report from the staff on the Firehouse Theatre Facility Use Agreement. 24-164 ▶ jump to 116:27
  8. A.5 Discuss future agenda items. 24-161 ▶ jump to 116:06
  9. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  10. 9 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.
  11. A.5 Discuss future agenda items. 24-161 ▶ jump to 119:15
  12. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 125:22
  13. D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 126:08
  14. E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  15. E.1 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing March 11 as National Funeral Director and Mortician Day. 24-082 ▶ jump to 127:19
  16. E.2 Recognition from the Salvation Army for the City Council’s participation in the Mayor’s Red Kettle Challenge in December of 2023. 24-132 ▶ jump to 135:05
  17. F. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 136:21
  18. 16 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.
  19. G. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 140:49
  20. H. CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:20
  21. H.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 20, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-162
  22. H.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-036 authorizing the purchase of bleachers for the Parks and Recreation Department from Key Installations via the City’s cooperative agreement with Buyboard in the amount of $75,113, and take appropriate action. R2024-036
  23. H.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-035 authorizing the purchase of flooring for the Community Recreation Center Gym, from Ponder Company, Inc. through Buyboard in the amount of $20,434: and take appropriate action. R2024-035
  24. H.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-032 authorizing the purchase of three (3) heating and air conditioning units for the Community Recreation Center Gym from Trane U.S., Inc. through Buyboard in the amount of $75,188; and take appropriate action. R2024-032
  25. H.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-039 authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.007 for the Venue 1842 Project at the Historical Park in the amount of $136,309 to Gadberry Construction Company, Inc.; and take appropriate action. R2024-039
  26. H.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-023 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13571 Crestmoor Drive; and take appropriate action. R2024-023
  27. H.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-024 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3367 Pebble Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. R2024-024
  28. H.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-025 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14303 Juniper Cove; and take appropriate action. R2024-025
  29. H.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-031 authorizing the purchase of emergency equipment for Police Department vehicles from Defender Supply via the City’s cooperative agreement with Sourcewell in the amount of $195,965; and take appropriate action. R2024-031
  30. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  31. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 143:33
  32. J.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-038 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract awarding to SYB Construction Company., Inc. for the Medical Pkwy Infrastructure Improvement Project in the amount of $2,139,647; and take appropriate action. R2024-038 approved Pass ▶ jump to 155:05
  33. K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  34. L. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 155:19
  35. 33 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.
  36. M. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 162:09
  37. 35 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.
  38. 36 Certification
  39. 37 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: __/___/__
  40. 40 Note ▶ jump to 0:02
  41. 41 Note ▶ jump to 0:02
  42. 42 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:14
  43. 43 Note ▶ jump to 0:17
  44. 44 Note ▶ jump to 0:18