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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/20/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Table of Contents Table of Contents Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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24-588 1C.1ReportDiscuss regular agenda items.   Not available Video Video
24-541 1C.2ReportReceive a presentation from Oncor to provide an overview of services to the City of Farmers Branch.   Not available Video Video
24-592 1C.3ReportDiscuss topics for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget meetings and related timing.   Not available Video Video
24-592 1C.3ReportDiscuss topics for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget meetings and related timing.   Not available Video Video
24-625 1C.4ReportDiscuss the Budget Town Hall.   Not available Video Video
24-580 1C.5ReportReview and discuss the Demo/Rebuild Program and provide direction to staff.   Not available Video Video
24-598 1C.6ReportDiscuss moving the Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival to an indoor facility and City sponsorship opportunities.   Not available Video Video
24-594 1C.7ReportReceive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.   Not available Video Video
24-589 1C.8ReportDiscuss future agenda items.   Not available Video Video
24-589 1C.8ReportDiscuss future agenda items.   Not available Video Video
24-603 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the Firehouse Theatre’s Facility Use Agreement.   Not available Video Video
24-603 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the Firehouse Theatre’s Facility Use Agreement.   Not available Video Video
24-624 1D.2ReportThe City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Legal Consultation, to discuss and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending litigation and settlement in the Estate of the Fontebasso case.   Not available Not available
24-612 1D.3ReportCity Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel, of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the evaluation and reappointment of the City’s Municipal Court Judge.   Not available Not available
24-609 1D.4ReportThe City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to review and evaluate attorney firms and legal representation.   Not available Not available
24-583 1G.1CeremonialPresentation of the Employee of the Month Award for the month of July to Robert White of the Fire Department.   Not available Video Video
24-590 1K.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 6, 2024, City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
ORD-3884 1K.2OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3884, approving amendments to Chapter 56, Property Maintenance, of the Code of Ordinances related to amending the Vacant Building Registration ordinance; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-131 1K.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-131 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Chevy Tahoe Vehicle with Reliable Chevrolet in the amount of $52,278.09 and the equipment package from Defender Supply in the amount of $17,280.55 through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Police Department; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-137 1K.4ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-137 authorizing the purchase of one new Ford F550 Bucket Truck in the amount of $187,569 from Sewell Ford of Odessa through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-125 1K.5ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-125 awarding the 2024 Signal Head Replacement to Bean Electric, Inc. in the amount of $152,955; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-128 1K.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-128 accepting a Neighborhood Partnership Program application for 2525 Charlie Bird Parkway; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-129 1K.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-129 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Façade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 4880 Alpha Road; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
ORD-3876 1K.8OrdinanceConsider approving Ordinance No. 3876 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinance, Section 82-95 “No Parking Zones” to add a no-parking zone on the southern side of Millwood Drive from the intersection with Josey Lane to the western boundary of Mallon Park from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., require appropriate signage, and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
24-606 1M.1ReportReceive an update on the Mercer Crossing area infrastructure and Mercer Park development.   Not available Video Video
R2024-152 1M.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-152 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amended and Restated Facility Use Agreement with the Farmers Branch Community Theatre, Inc. for the utilization of the facility located at 2535 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
24-591 1M.3Procedural ItemConsider approving a motion to place a proposal to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.604075 on the City Council agenda for September 17, 2024, and schedule a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax rate for September 17, 2024; both meetings to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Farmers Branch, City Hall Council Chambers, located at 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video