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Consider approving an appointment to the Valwood Improvement Authority; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Administrative Services Department
BACKGROUND:
The Valwood Improvement Authority was first enacted by legislation for the purposes of flood control in the Valwood district to be led by a board of directors selected from the cities of Farmers Branch and Carrollton, along with an appointment from the Dallas County Commissioners Court. The City of Farmers Branch appoints three positions to the board of directors. Members appointed to this board must own land within the Valwood Improvement Authority District boundaries.
On May 15, 2025, the Administrative Services Department was notified that a vacancy had occurred on the Valwood Improvement Authority Board.
Currently, as confirmed by the Executive Director, the Board of Directors comprises:
• Dave Denison, President (Carrollton appointee)
• Brent Wicker, Vice-President (Carrollton appointee)
• Henry Billingsley, Secretary (Carrollton appointee)
• Vacant, Treasurer (Farmers Branch appointee)
• Michelle Holmes (Farmers Branch appointee)
• David Koch (Farmers Branch appointee)
• Becky Miller (Dallas County Commissioner’s Court appointee)
DISCUSSION:
The City Secretary’s Office has received three applications for the current vacancy. The applications have been sent to the Council under a separate attachment. The Council will discuss selecting a candidate for the vacant position.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve appointing _____________ to the Valwood Improvement Authority.
2. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Valwood Improvement Authority Roster
2. Valwood Improvement Authority District Boundaries Map
3. Presentation