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City Council

March 18, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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 (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. 25-183
  6. C.2 Receive an update from DART. 25-198
  7. C.3 Receive an update on the Mercer Crossing median transition plan. 25-219
  8. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-185
  9. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-186
  10. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  11. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the sale of real property located at 2784 Valwood Parkway. 25-189
  12. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 25-218
  13. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
  14. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  15. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  16. G.1 Presentation from the Texas Public Pool Council to Margaret Young for the 2025 Cindy Hallaran Distinguished Service Award. 25-197
  17. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
  18. 18 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. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  20. 20 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.
  21. J. CONSENT AGENDA
  22. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 25, 2025, Special City Council Meeting Minutes · March 4, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-187
  23. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-056 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 14540 Tamerisk Lane; and take appropriate action. R2025-056
  24. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-057 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 3372 Pebble Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. R2025-057
  25. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-046 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 and a three (3) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 2631 Mount View Drive; and take appropriate action. R2025-046
  26. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-053 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five (5) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 2935 Cameo Lane; and take appropriate action. R2025-053
  27. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-054 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five (5) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 3368 Dorado Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. R2025-054
  28. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-055 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five (5) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 14211 Coral Harbor Circle; and take appropriate action. R2025-055
  29. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-033 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) for Emergency Medical Service Data between Dallas County Health and Human Services and the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. R2025-033
  30. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-034 authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the City of Farmers Branch to extend the deadline date for Public Transportation Improvements; and take appropriate action. R2025-034
  31. J.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-049 authorizing the City Manager to execute an emergency repair contract with Felix Construction Company for the emergency repair of the Wicker Pump Station in the estimated amount of $179,415, with an additional $50,000 in contingency funds for materials and labor required to address unforeseen emergency repairs; and take appropriate action. R2025-049
  32. J.11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-048 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch, the Town of Addison, the City of Coppell, the City of Carrollton, and the North Texas Emergency Communication Center (NTECC) relating to funding of a new NTECC consolidated public safety communications center. R2025-048
  33. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  34. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  35. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-041 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Strayhorn Project Developments, LLC. for the Oakbrook Water Meter Replacement Project in the amount of $264,074; and take appropriate action. R2025-041
  36. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  37. N. ADJOURNMENT
  38. 38 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. 39 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.
  40. 40 Certification
  41. 41 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: __/___/__
  42. 42 Rollcall
  43. 43 Note
  44. 44 Note

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