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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Tuesday, August 29, 2017 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 PM in the Study Session Room A. STUDY SESSION A.1 TMP-2299 Discuss the City Manager's balanced budget and organizational funding requests related to the adoption of the Farmers Branch 2017-18 fiscal year budget. B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council or City Administration may report information on the following items: 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences, 2) information about holiday schedules, 3) recognition of individuals, 4) reminders about upcoming City events, 5) information about community events, and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety. C CITIZEN COMMENTS This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Registration Card and submit it to the City Secretary or City Administration prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed. The City Council is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a speaker during Citizen Comments. However, the City Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action; refer the item to the City Manager and/or City Administration for further study or action; briefly state existing City policy; or provide a brief statement of factual information in response to the inquiry. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS D.1 TMP-2303 Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.602267 on September 12, 2017; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 8/24/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 29, 2017 D.2 TMP-2309 Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2017-18 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter; and take appropriate action. The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any regular or study session agenda item. E. EXECUTIVE SESSION E.1 17-577 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Consultation with City Attorney regarding application for Amended Permit to Expand Camelot LF (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality MSW Permit Application No. 1312B) Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of property located at approximately 500 Huffines Road, Lewisville, Texas. F. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION G. ADJOURNMENT Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Certification I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at City Hall. Posted by: _________________________ City Secretary Date posted: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/24/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 29, 2017 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 8/24/2017