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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, April 20, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) A.1 21-185 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-152 Receive a legislative update from State of Texas Representative Julie Johnson A.3 21-182 Receive biannual update from the Parks and Recreation Board A.4 21-186 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-194 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 real properties: - 3940 Spring Valley Road - 3048 Primrose C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-167 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Metrocrest Services for their 50th anniversary E.2 21-184 Acknowledge the Farmers Branch Police Department for achieving re-recognition status through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Best Practices Program. F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS G. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 6/9/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda April 20, 2021 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. H. CITIZEN COMMENTS Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly about issues that are important to and your community, but there is a process that must be followed : Speaker request form(s) will be accepted by the City Secretary from the time the agenda is posted up to 30 minutes prior to the regular meeting. Individuals will not be recognized to speak during the meeting unless this form has been submitted. This process applies to all aspects of the agenda including public comments, specific agenda items, and public hearings. Speaker Request Online Form: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on 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. When called by the Mayor, please approach the podium and state your name and address prior to beginning your comment. If you have written notes you wish to present to Mayor and Council, please furnish an extra copy for the official files. Audio/visual presentations must be submitted in advance to the City Secretary. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 21-187 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · April 6, 2021 City Council Regular I.2 R2021-057 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-57 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of a 40’ x 120’ metal building at the Senlac Support Center through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program (TXMAS) in the total amount of $74,057 and take appropriate action I.3 R2021-058 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-58 authorizing the City Manager to approve electrical work at the Senlac Support Center through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative in the total amount of $95,800; and take appropriate action I.4 R2021-059 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-059 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14352 Valley Hi Circle; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda April 20, 2021 I.5 R2021-060 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-060 authorizing an agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for professional design services of the Rawhide Creek Culvert Rehabilitation Project; and take appropriate action I.6 R2021-061 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-61 authorizing the City Manager to approve building foundation concrete work at the Senlac Support Center through the US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance in the total amount of $68,376 and take appropriate action. I.7 R2021-062 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-62 authorizing the City Manager to approve purchase and installation of the HVAC system at the Senlac Support Center through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative in the total amount of $59,153 and take appropriate action I.8 R2021-063 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-63 authorizing the City Manager to approve building interior construction work at the Senlac Support Center through the US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance in the total amount of $282,356 and take appropriate action. I.9 21-198 Consider Board and Commission appointment (Art & Culture Committee); and take appropriate action J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 21-200 Receive an update regarding economic development. J.2 21-159 Receive an update from Dallas Medical Center J.3 21-168 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services J.4 ORD-3685 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3685 granting a franchise to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for a term of 20 years to provide electric utility services within the City of Farmers Branch and providing for compensation for use of the City’s right of way; and take appropriate action J.5 21-189 Consider appointing an Advisory Committee Representative and Alternate Representative to the Trinity River Authority’s Central Wastewater Treatment System; and take appropriate action K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION L. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda April 20, 2021 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: _________________________ Amy M. Piukana, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 6/9/2022