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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, August 20, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Study Session Room with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4:30 P.M.) A.1 19-385 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-378 Discuss the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 balanced budget. A.3 19-396 Discuss Campaign Finance Reform A.4 19-386 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 19-362 Recognition of Tourism Team for Tournaments and Special Events D.2 19-358 Recognition of the Wyndham Garden Inn Hotel and Metrocrest Services for their support to the Villa Creek Apartment families impacted by the June Tornado/Straight Line Wind Event E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON 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, and 7) reports from Council Liaisons to supported organizations. G. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 8/15/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda August 20, 2019 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 with a limit of five (5) speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen total minutes on the same topic item. 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS H.1 19-376 Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.61 on September 17, 2019 and take appropriate action. I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 R2019-111 Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Weegar-Eide & Associates, LLC for the design and development of a groundwater production well at Vitruvian Park; and take appropriate action J. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION K. ADJOURNMENT The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item. 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/15/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda August 20, 2019 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: _________________________ Assistant to City Secretary Date posted: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 8/15/2019