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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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25-604 1C.1ReportReview and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items.   Not available Not available
25-332 1C.2ReportReceive a presentation from Public Works on the Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets Policy.   Not available Not available
25-578 1C.3ReportDiscuss updating City Codes to the 2024 International Code Council Model Construction Codes and updating the National Electrical Code (NEC) to the 2023 edition.   Not available Not available
25-474 1C.4ReportDiscuss options for a potential zoning overlay district in City Council District 1.   Not available Not available
25-520 1C.5ReportReceive an update on Squire Park Public Outreach Efforts.   Not available Not available
25-634 1C.6ReportDiscuss the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas - Blue Impact Grant in the amount of $60,000 with a City match of $145,000, as part of the 2025 Healthy Cities Campaign, to be used toward the construction of an outdoor fitness court for the public.   Not available Not available
25-649 1C.7ReportDiscuss appointees and topics of discussion for the Charter Review Committee.   Not available Not available
25-608 1C.8ReportReceive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.   Not available Not available
25-606 1C.9ReportReview and discuss future agenda items.   Not available Not available
25-587 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - the municipal court judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-589 1D.2ReportThe City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 Municipal Court Judges pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-656 1D.3ReportThe City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025-014.   Not available Not available
25-673 1D.4ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding matters related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), including but not limited to correspondence, programs, funding, agreements, and any associated legal rights, obligations, or potential actions.   Not available Not available
25-672 1D.5ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding recent media publications concerning the City, including potential legal implications and response.   Not available Not available
25-607 1J.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
25-666 1J.2ReportConsider excusing the absence of Councilmember Omar Roman from the August 12, 2025, Proposed Budget and Housing Policy Roundtable meeting; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-151 1J.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-151, accepting a donation of $2,000 from the Atmos Energy Corporation to the Farmers Branch Fire Department; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3942 1J.4OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3942 amending portions of “Appendix A - Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances, relating to fees established pursuant to Chapter 14 “Amusements and Entertainment”; Chapter 22 “Building and Building Regulations”; Chapter 26 “Businesses”; Chapter 30 “Emergency Services”; Chapter 38 “Fire Prevention and Protection”; Chapter 56, “Property Maintenance”; and Chapter 86, “Utilities”; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3945 1J.5OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3945 amending Chapter 38 titled “Fire Prevention and Protection” of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the provisions of the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code with amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3953 1J.6OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3953, amending Chapter 56, Article I of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Article XI of the Minimum Property Standards with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3943 1J.7OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3943 amending Chapter 22, Article III of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Building Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3944 1J.8OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3944 amending Chapter 22, Article III.5 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3946 1J.9OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3946 amending Chapter 22, Article IV of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3947 1J.10OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3947 amending Chapter 22, Article VII.7 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3948 1J.11OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3948 amending Chapter 22, Article VII.6 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Existing Building Code IEBC with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3949 1J.12OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3949, amending Chapter 22, Article VII.5 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3950 1J.13OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3950, amending Chapter 22, Article VII of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Plumbing Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3951 1J.14OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3951, amending Chapter 22, Article VI of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3952 1J.15OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3952, amending Chapter 22, Article V of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-138 1J.16ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-138 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/ Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property located at 14460 Valley Hi Circle; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
25-555 1J.17ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-555 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Training Services; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-133 1J.18ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-133 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement not to exceed $110,000 for a Fiber Optic Network Audit with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-129 1J.19ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-129 awarding a primary depository services contract to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for an initial two-year term beginning September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years, authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreements necessary to implement the contract; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-136 1J.20ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-136 amending the City’s purchasing policy to increase the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-127 1J.21ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-127 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TREG Erosion Control Specialists, LLC., for the construction of the erosion control project along Reach 2 in the amount of $1,261,350; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-126 1J.22ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-126 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Felix Construction for the Farmers Branch Office Park Lift Station in the amount of $2,916,159; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3957 1J.23OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3957, calling a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025, to fill a vacancy for District 1 City Councilmember for the unexpired term of office; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-123 1K.1ResolutionConduct a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-123 approving a Detailed Site Plan, including Special Exceptions, for an office/warehouse development on approximately 9.44 acres located at 2271 Morgan Parkway and located within the Planned Development District No. 97 (PD-97) zoning district; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3937 1K.2OrdinanceConduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3937 amending the Planned Development District No. 74 (PD-74) zoning district for an industrial development on approximately 7.48 acres located at 2665-2775 Villa Creek Drive; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
25-579 1K.3ReportConduct a public hearing to discuss the City’s Stormwater Management Program, in compliance with the State’s General Stormwater Permit, regarding public input on the stormwater program’s implementation regarding the management of water quality and pollution in creeks and drainage ways; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
25-658 1L.1ReportConsider approving a motion to place a proposal to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.631795 on the City Council agenda for September 16, 2025 and schedule a public hearing on the property tax rate for September 16, 2025, 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 Not available
R2025-153 1L.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-153 authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement for the sale of property to the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation for resale to Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation (CDC) for development of attainable housing; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3956 1L.3OrdinanceConsider approving Ordinance No. 3956, amending portions of the “Appendix A - Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinance, relating to fees for water and wastewater rates under Sections 86-276 and 86-277, respectively; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
25-583 1L.4ReportConsider an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a vacancy; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available