City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers In accordance with Tex. Govt. Code §551.127, notice is hereby given that (i) one or more City Council members may be participating on a regular, non-emergency basis in this meeting by video conference, (ii) the location of the meeting will be at Farmers Branch City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas, where a quorum of the City Council will be physically present, which location will be open to the public, and (iii) it is the intent to have the quorum of members of the City Council present at said location for this meeting. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 24-701 Discuss regular agenda items. C.2 24-586 Receive a report from the Public Works Department to review Lead and Copper service line inspections and receive direction for private service line replacement. C.3 24-702 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.4 24-703 Discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 24-628 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property), Section 551.073 (Proposed Donation), and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss and deliberate, and to receive legal advice from the City Attorney, regarding a proposed redevelopment and possible land exchange relating to Farmers Branch Elementary School and Cox Park. D.2 24-724 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel, of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of the City’s Municipal Court Judge. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2024 D.3 24-539 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the real property located at 13031/13025 Denton Drive and 13105/13020 Rossford Street. D.4 24-657 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of the real property located at 1349-1399 Valley View Lane. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-601 Recognize First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch for their assistance to senior patrons of The Branch Connection by providing program space for summer activities. H. 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. I. 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/10/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2024 J.1 24-704 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · September 6, 2024, Special City Council Meeting J.2 R2024-150 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-150 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2024-156 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-156 authorizing the purchase of a new 2024 Ford F-350 pickup truck and a new 2024 Ford F-550 pickup truck from Rush Truck Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $193,397.50; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2024-174 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-174 approving the fourth amendment to the Library Services Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Library Systems & Services, LLC., providing for the operation and administration of the Farmers Branch Manske Library; authorizing the City Manager to execute the fourth amended library services agreement and provide for payments on the city’s behalf; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2024-158 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-158 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Planning Services with Kyra McCardle; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2024-163 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-163 authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the Office of the Texas Governor and an Event Support agreement with Pickleball Intermediate, LLC. “UPA”, and take appropriate action. J.7 ORD-3890 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3890 approving an annual update of the service and assessment plan and the assessment roll for Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS K.1 24-600 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a property tax rate of $0.604075; and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 R2024-152 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-152 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amended and Restated Facility Use Agreement with the Farmers Branch Community Theatre, Inc. for the utilization of the facility located at 2535 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/10/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2024 L.2 ORD-3880 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3880, approving and adopting a budget and strategic plan for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with such budget; appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues for the maintenance and operation of various departments and for various activities and improvements of the City; appropriating the various amounts required for such budget; amending the 2023-24 adopted budget; and take appropriate action. L.3 R2024-148 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-148, ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget; and take appropriate action. L.4 ORD-3881 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3881 accepting the Tax Year 2024 Certification of Appraisal Roll in accordance with Section 26.04(b) of the State Property Tax Code and to levy and adopt the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Tax Year 2024) in accordance with Section 26.05(b); and take appropriate action. L.5 R2024-166 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-166 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stearns, Conrad, and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS Field Services for the construction of the Phase G landfill gas collection system expansion at Camelot Landfill in the amount of $1,123,150; and take appropriate action. L.6 R2024-066 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-066 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Midwest Wrecking for the asbestos abatement and demolition of city-owned property located at 2427 Carrick Street in the amount of $275,000; and take appropriate action. L.7 R2024-160 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-160 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Teague, Nall, & Perkins, Inc. for the design of the Storm Sewer Replacement Project along Valley View Lane from Nestle Drive to Rawhide Creek Outfall in the amount of $401,000; and take appropriate action. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION N. 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 4 Printed on 9/10/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2024 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: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 9/10/2024