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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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23-059 1A.1ReportDiscuss regular agenda items.   Not available Video Video
22-739 1A.2ReportReceive a bi-annual update from the Manske Library Board.   Not available Video Video
23-044 1A.3ReportDiscuss the Special Events Calendar and future events.   Not available Video Video
23-046 1A.4ReportReceive a report on the Mandatory Crime Reduction Program for Designated Apartments for calendar year 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-057 1A.5ReportReceive a presentation from the Police Department regarding the Traffic Stop Data Analysis Report for calendar year 2022 as required by Section 2.132 and 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.   Not available Video Video
23-054 1A.6ReportDiscuss topics for the City Council Strategic Planning Session.   Not available Video Video
23-071 1A.7ReportDiscuss the Farmers Branch 2023 Legislative Platform.   Not available Video Video
23-071 1A.7ReportDiscuss the Farmers Branch 2023 Legislative Platform.   Not available Video Video
23-071 1A.7ReportDiscuss the Farmers Branch 2023 Legislative Platform.   Not available Video Video
23-052 1A.8ReportDiscuss parameters of appointing board and commission applicants when a vacancy occurs.   Not available Video Video
23-067 1A.9ReportConsider City Council liaison appointments to external organizations; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
23-060 1A.10ReportDiscuss future agenda items.   Not available Video Video
23-072 1C.1ReportReception honoring incoming new City Council Member, Tina Bennett-Burton for District 3.   Not available Not available
R2023-012 1F.1ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-012 canvassing and declaring the results of the January 21, 2023 Special Election for City Council District 3, conduct Oath of Office; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
23-020 1F.2ReportReceive remarks from newly elected City Council Member for District 3, Tina Bennett-Burton.   Not available Video Video
23-038 1G.1ProclamationPresentation of a Proclamation recognizing Gladys “Bunny” McGuire for her 104th birthday.   Not available Video Video
23-032 1G.2ProclamationPresentation of a Proclamation recognizing February 7, 2023 as Brother Eddy Ketchersid Day.   Not available Video Video
23-033 1G.3ProclamationPresentation of a Proclamation recognizing Carol Dorman for her dedication to citizens through volunteerism.   Not available Video Video
23-019 1G.4CeremonialRecognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Quint 133 and Medic 133 for their actions in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim on December 15, 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-064 1I.1ReportCity Council and/or City Administration to present matters related to the State of the City.   Not available Not available
23-024 1K.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
23-053 1K.2ReportConsider excusing the absence of Council Member Omar Roman from the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2023-014 1K.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-014 authorizing the purchase of one new universal turf maintenance machine in the amount of $63,510 from United Ag & Turf through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Contract; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2023-020 1K.4ResolutionConsider adopting Resolution No. 2023-020 authorizing the City Manager to approve the replacement of the City Hall Information Technology room clean agent fire suppression system in the amount of $68,885 from Texas Fire & Sound through the BuyBoard Contract; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3783 1K.5OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3783 ordering a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the purpose of electing members of the Farmers Branch City Council for District 2 and the seat for Mayor, designating polling places, ordering the notice of election, and authorizing the execution of a joint election contract with Dallas County Elections; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
ORD-3783 1K.5OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3783 ordering a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the purpose of electing members of the Farmers Branch City Council for District 2 and the seat for Mayor, designating polling places, ordering the notice of election, and authorizing the execution of a joint election contract with Dallas County Elections; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2023-016 1K.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-016 naming the arts district “Mustang Station Arts & Culture District”; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2023-019 1K.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-019 authorizing an agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. for purchase of Palo Alto Networks firewalls, software, and related services through a cooperative purchasing agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in the amount of $103,900; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2023-015 1M.1ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-015 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the City of Farmers Branch for public transportation improvements; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
23-029 1M.2ReportDiscuss Oakbrook Neighborhood in response to a request from the Oakbrook Homeowner Association; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
23-068 1M.3ReportDiscuss and receive presentation from staff regarding Phase 2 Public Engagement feedback and status update as it relates to the citywide Comprehensive Plan.   Not available Video Video
R2023-013 1M.4ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-013 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Pierce-Custom Velocity Aerial, HD Ladder 100’, Mid-Mount for the fire department from the Siddons Martin Emergency Group through the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $2,114,158.56; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2023-018 1M.5ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-018 authorizing Gadberry Construction to provide general contractor services and related items for the construction of the Historical Park Event Center; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2023-027 1M.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-027 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to perform Phase II of the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) for EPA compliance in the amount of $265,608; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2023-029 1M.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2023-029 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Weaver Consultants Group, LLC for professional engineering and surveying services relating to Phase G of the landfill gas collection system at Camelot Landfill in the amount of $323,250; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
23-035 1M.8ReportElect a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video