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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/16/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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25-698 1C.1ReportReview and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items.   Not available Not available
25-703 1C.2ReportDiscuss proposed park amenities and cost estimates associated with the Squire Park Development.   Not available Not available
25-721 1C.3ReportDiscuss the appointment and/or removal of Farmers Branch-appointed Valwood Improvement Authority board members.   Not available Not available
25-724 1C.4ReportReceive an update from the City Attorney regarding items being discussed and/or approved in the 89th Legislative Session and Special Session.   Not available Not available
25-699 1C.5ReportReceive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.   Not available Not available
25-700 1C.6ReportReview and discuss future agenda items.   Not available Not available
25-725 1D.1ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with the Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding regulating firearms at City meetings pursuant to Section 30.06 and 30.07 of the Texas Penal Code.   Not available Not available
25-723 1D.2ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to consult with the City Attorney and receive an update regarding pending or threatened litigation.   Not available Not available
25-726 1D.3ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.017.   Not available Not available
25-733 1D.4ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.018.   Not available Not available
25-744 1D.5ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.020.   Not available Not available
25-718 1D.6ReportThe City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with the City 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
25-720 1D.7ReportThe City Council may convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Deliberation, for the evaluation of the City Manager.   Not available Not available
25-701 1J.1ReportConsider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
R2025-150 1J.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-150 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
R2025-157 1J.3ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-157 amending the City’s grant policy to increase the City Manager’s authorization for grant application and grant acceptance authority from $50,000 to $100,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3962 1J.4OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3962 appointing Alternate Municipal Court Judge Donna Winfield to the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No.1; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-180 1J.5ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-180 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a three (3) year property tax rebate and a $30,000 cash grant incentive for the property located at 12719 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-181 1J.6ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-181 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property located at 14231 Coral Harbor Circle; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-144 1J.7ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-144 authorizing an agreement with Groves Electrical Services for the materials and labor related to the replacement of 17 parking lot light poles at Oran Good Park in the amount of $92,550; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-149 1J.8ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-149 authorizing the City Manager to execute, negotiate, and amend an Agreement not to exceed $204,000 with Peak Uptime for a new Citywide phone system; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-166 1J.9ResolutionConsider approving Resolution 2025-166 authorizing the City Manager to execute, negotiate, and amend an Agreement not to exceed $245,000 for an electronic access control system with Mobile Communications America, Inc.; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-164 1J.10ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-164 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements for the purchase of Flock Safety Drone Hardware and Services, and other related equipment and services from Flock Group Inc., using MVCPA Grant Funds and City Funds in the amount of $30,000; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-165 1J.11ResolutionConsider approving Resolution 2025-165 authorizing the City Manager to execute, negotiate, and amend an Agreement not to exceed $434,000 for City Hall server replacements with ePlus Technology, Inc.; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-139 1J.12ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-139 approving a contract between the City of Farmers Branch and Texas Standard Construction, Ltd., for the construction of the Webb Chapel Road Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 Project in the amount of $418,067; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-186 1J.13ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-186 authorizing the City to apply for and administer grant funding through the Texas Governor’s Event Trust Fund Program and to enter into an Event Support Agreement with Pickleball Intermediate, LLC, doing business as United Pickleball Association, in the amount of $696,802; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-125 1J.14ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-125 awarding a unit price contract for 2026 Street Section Repairs in the amount of $2,080,605 to Jim Bowman Construction Company, LP; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3954 1K.1OrdinanceConduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend Article 5 “Special Districts” of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 5.6 “Alcoholic Beverage (On-Premises) Overlay Districts” to add the Spring Valley Alcoholic Beverage (On-Premises) Overlay District, an approximately 7.96-acre property located at 4801 Spring Valley Road; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
25-671 1K.2Procedural ItemConduct a public hearing and consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.631795; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3958 1L.1OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3958 approving and adopting a budget and strategic plan for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with such budget; appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues for the maintenance and operation of various departments and for various activities and improvements of the City; appropriating the various amounts required for such budget; amending the 2024-25 adopted budget; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-160 1L.2ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-160 ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
ORD-3959 1L.3OrdinanceConsider adopting Ordinance No. 3959 accepting the Tax Year 2025 Certification of Appraisal Roll in accordance with Section 26.04(b) of the State Property Tax Code and to levy and adopt the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Tax Year 2025) in accordance with Section 26.05(b); and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-173 1L.4ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-173 authorizing the acceptance of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Impact Grant in the amount of $60,000 to be used toward the City’s promotion, construction, and activation of a free-to-the-public Fitness Court and authorize the City Manager to administer the grant funds; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available
R2025-182 1L.5ResolutionConsider approving Resolution No. 2025-182 nominating up to two (2) candidates for the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate action.   Not available Not available