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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 17, 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 21-353 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-290 Receive a semi-annual update from the Manske Library Board A.3 21-377 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Balanced Budget A.4 21-391 Discuss remaining City Council meeting dates for 2021 A.5 21-369 Discuss future agenda items B. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 21-389 Recognition of Danielle Summers for 5 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch 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 8/13/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda August 17, 2021 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 action items listed on the agenda. 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. H. CONSENT AGENDA H.1 21-375 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · August 3, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting H.2 21-381 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Michael Driskill from the August 3, 2021, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action H.3 R2021-100 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-100 authorizing the purchase of Recreation Center Fitness Equipment from Technogym; and take appropriate action H.4 R2021-105 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-105 to approve the 2021-22 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 21-390 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take appropriate action (Planning and Zoning Commission) 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/13/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda August 17, 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 3 Printed on 8/13/2021