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Agenda — 31 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.)
3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-158
6. C.2 Discuss and receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Update, including fiscal outlook, revenue considerations, strategic investment areas, and ongoing budget development topics. 26-380
7. C.3 Discuss and review the Farmers Branch Manske Library Policies and proposed updates, and determine if any revisions are necessary. 26-283
8. C.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-093 approving a revised policy pertaining to City responses to repetitive Public Information Act requests; and take appropriate action. R2026-093
9. C.5 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159
10. C.6 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-354
11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, consult with, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding council interactions, rules of procedure, and matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. 26-321
13. E. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - 5:30 P.M.
14. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, consult with, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding council interactions, rules of procedure, and matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. 26-321
15. E.1 Reception honoring the Mayor. 26-370
16. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
17. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
18. H. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
19. H.1 Presentation of ceremonial items and receive remarks from the Mayor. 26-369
20. I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
21. 20 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.
22. J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
23. 22 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.
24. K. CONSENT AGENDA
25. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting 26-355
26. K.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-087, approving, reaffirming, and ratifying payment of costs to Dallas County for conducting and administering the City’s runoff election held June 13, 2026, in the amount of $135,050, authorizing the City Manager to provide payment; and take appropriate action. R2026-087
27. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
28. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
29. M.1 Receive an annual update from The Firehouse Theatre. 26-302
30. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
31. O. ADJOURNMENT

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