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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/20/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-538 1C.1ReportReview and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items.   Not available Not available
26-536 1C.2ReportReceive an update from the Valwood Improvement Authority related to its current operations, budget, financial outlook, services, capital projects, strategic priorities, measurable outcomes, and future initiatives, including opportunities to strengthen coordination with the City and advance shared economic development and community goals.   Not available Not available
26-620 1C.3ReportReceive an update regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund.   Not available Not available
26-633 1C.4ReportReceive a presentation regarding polling location options for the May 2027 City election.   Not available Not available
26-547 1C.5ReportReceive a presentation on police technology, including Automated License Plate Readers and Drones as First Responders.   Not available Not available
26-580 1C.6ReportProvide a third-quarter update on Economic Development activities.   Not available Not available
26-539 1C.7ReportReceive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.   Not available Not available
26-576 1C.8ReportReview and discuss future agenda items.   Not available Not available
26-621 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney) and Section 551.074 (Personnel) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney, to discuss and deliberate on the evaluation, duties, and discipline of Councilmembers and the evaluation and processing of complaints under the City's Code of Ethics.   Not available Not available
26-622 1D.2ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding disciplinary action involving the Councilmember for District 4.   Not available Not available
26-653 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 2026.012.   Not available Not available
26-550 1G.1ProclamationPresentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October 2026 as “Fire Prevention Month” in Farmers Branch.   Not available Not available
26-577 1J.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting · September 17, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting · September 29, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
R2026-121 1J.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-121 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend a three-year agreement for licensing, maintenance, support, and cloud hosting services for the City’s budgeting and financial transparency system in an amount not to exceed $257,587; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-119 1J.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-119 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement with Mobile Communications America, Inc. for the renewal of maintenance and support services for the City’s security cameras, access control, and alarm systems, in an amount not to exceed $160,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-123 1J.4ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-123 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-124 1J.5ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-124 reaffirming the annual renewal for an enterprise work management and collaboration platform in an amount not to exceed $50,000; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-125 1J.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-125 reaffirming the annual renewal for municipal court software maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $61,000, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-128 1J.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-128 approving an Interlocal Agreement for coordinated health services with Dallas County Health and Human Services; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-126 1J.8ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-126 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement for the annual renewal of maintenance and support for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning system, Human Resources system, and Development Services system, in an amount not to exceed $196,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-129 1J.9ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-129, authorizing an Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for AlphaHouse Enterprises, LLC dba Native Coffee Company for a grant amount not to exceed $28,561; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-102 1J.10ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-102 authorizing the purchase of drone and radar equipment, software, and related services to enhance the Drone as a First Responder Program (DFR) from Flock Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $385,000, using Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Task Force Grant funds, City budgeted funds, and funds to be reimbursed by the City of Carrollton; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-130 1J.11ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-130 authorizing and approving an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with the North Texas Tollway Authority; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-139 1J.12ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-139 authorizing the dedication and conveyance of Lot 4, Block A, of the Farmers Branch Camelot Landfill Addition, in the City of Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, to the City of Lewisville for the improvement of Huffines Extension, a public roadway providing access to and within the Camelot Landfill; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-140 1J.13ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-140 awarding the bid for the painting of the elevated water storage tank located at 3725 Valley View Lane and for the roof painting of the groundwater storage tank located at 2714 Wicker Avenue to J.R. Stelzer Company in the amount of $1,846,960; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-143 1J.14ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-143 authorizing an Event Trust Fund Support Contract with Pickleball Holdco LLC, doing business as Professional Pickleball Association, for the 2026 Pickleball World Championships; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-144 1J.15ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-144 authorizing a Sponsorship and Advertising Agreement with Pickleball Intermediate, LLC, for the 2026 Pickleball World Championships; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-145 1J.16ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-145 reaffirming the City’s engagement with Taylor, Olson, Sralla & Elam, LLP (TOASE) as the City’s provider of legal services and municipal prosecution; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-4012 1K.1OrdinanceConduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4012 for a comprehensive amendment to the Planned Development District No. 80 (PD-80) and an associated Conceptual Site Plan for an 8.703- acre site located at 5000 Alpha Road and platted as Lot 1R & 2R, Block A, Alpha West Addition; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2026-137 1L.1ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2026-137 authorizing the City Manager to execute a design and construction contract with Cowtown Design and Build, LLC, for the Animal Adoption Center Cat Solarium Expansion project, using a bequest from the Estate of Dorothy Ray Holley, in the amount not to exceed $1,080,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available