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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, March 1, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4:30 P.M.) A.1 22-128 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 22-151 TxDOT IH-35 Expansion and Construction Staging Site Update A.3 22-132 Discuss Farmers Branch Night Out 2022 A.4 22-129 Discuss future agenda items B. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 22-103 Present the DFW Directors Award to the Parks and Recreation Department D.2 22-143 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society for the 2022 TRAPS State Award for Promotions and Marketing Excellence - Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival D.3 22-123 Presentation of a service award to Mark Samuels for ten years (10) of dedicated service at the City of Farmers Branch D.4 22-102 Presentation of a service award to Jessica Alvarado for five (5) years of service to the City of Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department D.5 22-134 Presentation of a service award to Benjamin Williamson for five years (5) of dedicated service at the City of Farmers Branch E. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 2/24/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda March 1, 2022 F. 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 the Citizen Comments 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 (15) 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. G. CONSENT AGENDA G.1 22-130 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action · February 15, 2022 Regular Meeting G.2 R2022-029 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-029 awarding a contract to Jeske Construction Company for water main replacement along Hollandale Lane between Josey Lane and Dennis Lane, pursuant to the FY 2020 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Cares Act II Project funds; and take appropriate action G.3 R2022-030 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-030 approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 4600 Simonton Road; and take appropriate action H. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS H.1 22-139 Receive a presentation regarding the creation of a solar farm on City property I. 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 2/24/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda March 1, 2022 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 2/24/2022