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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 PM in the Study Session Room Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. STUDY SESSION A.1 18-02 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 TMP-2511 Discuss 2018-19 budget and strategic planning process. A.3 TMP-2512 Discuss preliminary schedule of events related to Series 2018 General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation. A.4 TMP-2377 Receive a staff report regarding the latest residential property conditions survey completed by MetroStudy. A.5 18-06 Receive an update regarding the City of Farmers Branch Demolition Rebuild Program. A.6 18-03 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 6 P.M. C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 TMP-2514 Consider accepting a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Mrs. Jeanne Sawyer for the Farmers Branch Senior Center; and take appropriate action. E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/4/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda January 9, 2018 G. 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. H. CONSENT AGENDA H.1 18-01 Consider approving City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on December 12, 2017; and take appropriate action. H.2 R2018-03 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-03 awarding the purchase of replacement treadmills for the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center and take appropriate action. H.3 R2018-02 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-02 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for roadway repairs and improvements to Valley View Lane between Webb Chapel Road and Marsh Lane; and take appropriate action. I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 TMP-2505 Receive an update on Farmers Branch’s organizational performance management system. 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. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/4/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda January 9, 2018 J.1 18-08 Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: (a) Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located at 3062 Primrose, Farmers Branch, Texas. K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION L. 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 3 Printed on 1/4/2018