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Agenda — 41 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 Present the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report and Grants Update. 26-286
7. C.3 Receive a quarterly update from the Economic Development Department. 26-314
8. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159
9. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-280
10. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 (Security Devices), Section 551.0761 (Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity), and Section 551.089 (Network Security) to discuss and deliberate on infrastructure technology assessment, improvement, and modernization, cybersecurity, network security, and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. 26-335
12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. D.2 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 pending litigation and litigation updates. 26-320
14. E. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - 5:30 P.M.
15. E.1 Reception honoring incoming District 2 City Councilmember, Tina Bennett-Burton. 26-268
16. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
17. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
18. H. COUNCILMEMBER SWEARING IN AND REMARKS
19. H.1 Conduct the Oath of Office and receive remarks from incoming District 2 City Councilmember, Tina Bennett-Burton. 26-267
20. I. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
21. J. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
22. 21 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.
23. K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
24. 23 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.
25. L. CONSENT AGENDA
26. L.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting 26-279
27. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-060 reaffirming the City Manager’s authorization to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement for the annual renewal of maintenance and support services for critical data center cooling systems and battery backup power systems, in an amount not to exceed $49,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-060
28. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-062 approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the City of Addison, the City of Carrollton, and the City of Coppell to accept grant funding in the amount of $130,000 for coordinated disaster debris management planning and the development of a coordinated disaster debris management plan; and take appropriate action. R2026-062
29. L.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-073 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane; and take appropriate action. R2026-073
30. L.5 Consider approving an interfund transfer from the General Government - Special Services account to the General Government - Travel and Training account for an amount of $10,000; and take appropriate action. 26-338
31. M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
32. M.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3999, authorizing the request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a cellular mobile telecommunications antenna on a portion of a 1.63-acre property addressed as 1641 Keenan Bridge Road and located within the Planned Development District No. 77 (PD-77) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3999
33. N. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
34. N.1 Discuss and consider approval of a supplemental budget amendment allocating available General Fund balance above the City’s 90-day reserve target following completion of the annual audit. ORD-4004
35. N.2 Elect a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for the period of June 2026 through May 2027; and take appropriate action. 26-334
36. O. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
37. P. ADJOURNMENT
38. 37 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.
39. 38 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) 919-2520 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
40. 39 Certification
41. 40 I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least three business days 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, Interim City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__

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