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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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24-651 1C.1ReportDiscuss regular agenda items.   Not available Video Video
24-579 1C.2ReportReceive a presentation regarding the contract renewal with the City’s health plan, United Medical Resources (UMR), and ProAct for medical insurance for 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-579 1C.2ReportReceive a presentation regarding the contract renewal with the City’s health plan, United Medical Resources (UMR), and ProAct for medical insurance for 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-647 1C.3ReportReceive a report and discuss updates to the Minor Home Repair Program.   Not available Video Video
24-640 1C.4ReportReceive an update regarding the Pickleball World Championship 2024 to be held at Brookhaven Country Club in the Farmers Branch.   Not available Video Video
24-636 1C.5ReportReview and discuss the property located at 1600 Valley View Lane.   Not available Video Video
24-636 1C.5ReportReview and discuss the property located at 1600 Valley View Lane.   Not available Video Video
24-684 1C.6ReportDiscuss the City’s Proclamation Policy and if amendments are needed.   Not available Video Video
24-652 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
24-653 1C.8ReportDiscuss future agenda items.   Not available Video Video
24-658 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel, of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of the City’s Municipal Court Judge.   Not available Not available
24-639 1D.2ReportThe 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 2837 Ermine Way.   Not available Not available
24-635 1D.3ReportThe 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 13330 Veronica.   Not available Video Video
24-648 1D.4ReportThe 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 1349/1399 Valley View Lane.   Not available Not available
24-649 1D.5ReportThe 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
24-542 1G.1CeremonialRecognize the Farmers Branch Fire Department for receiving the nationally recognized American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award.   Not available Video Video
24-576 1G.2CeremonialPresentation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office recognizing Farmers Branch Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 Public Protection Classification.   Not available Video Video
24-654 1J.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 13, 2024, Special City Council Meeting · August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
R2024-139 1J.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-139 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14561 Tamerisk Lane; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-147 1J.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-147 adopting the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3889 1J.4OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3889 authorizing the acceptance of payments of utility bill charges and fees by credit card; establishing a processing fee to be collected at the point of sale for the use of a credit card; providing for the collection of a service charge if, for any reason, a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which funds are drawn; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3883 1J.5OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3883, approving an amendment to Chapter 82, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Division 8 providing for removing and towing uninsured vehicles; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-162 1J.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution 2024-162, accepting a grant award from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-167 1J.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-167 authorizing an addendum to the existing Master Services Agreement with MCCi for the purchase of an automated contract management workflow system in the amount of $61,762.50; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-146 1J.8ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-146 adopting the 2024-25 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-154 1J.9ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-154 authorizing the approval of a development contract between the City of Farmers Branch, Fairfield Farmers Branch LP, the Developer, and Fairfield Development L.P., the Contractor for infrastructure improvements for the multi-family residential development located at 13342 Midway Road; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2024-138 1J.10ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-138 authorizing the purchase of two new 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks and a 2024 Ford F-250 pickup truck from Rush Truck Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $185,554.55; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2024-151 1K.1ResolutionConduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2024-151 for a detailed site plan with a special exception related to building setbacks for approximately five acres located at 11494 Luna Road within Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22); and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2024-151 1K.1ResolutionConduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2024-151 for a detailed site plan with a special exception related to building setbacks for approximately five acres located at 11494 Luna Road within Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22); and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
24-596 1K.2ReportConduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2024-129 1L.1ResolutionConsider 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
R2024-129 1L.1ResolutionConsider 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
R2024-129 1L.1ResolutionConsider 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
R2024-149 1L.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-149 authorizing the purchase of ballroom chairs for the Branch Connection in the amount of $22,697.25; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2024-127 1L.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-127 awarding a contract to VLEX Construction, LLC, with a fixed bid amount of $515,510 for the Rawhide Trail Phase 1 Project; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
ORD-3888 1L.4OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3888 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement, and paying agent/registrar agreement and a bond counsel engagement letter; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
ORD-3887 1L.5OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3887 authorizing the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and a bond counsel engagement letter; approving the Official Statement; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video
R2024-170 1L.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2024-170, approving an engagement letter with Wyatt Hamilton Findlay, PLLC, to serve as City Attorney, providing for termination of the City’s current engagement letter with Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hagar and Smith, LLP; and take appropriate action.   Not available Video Video