City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, March 4, 2025 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 (3 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 25-159 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-180 Receive an update from Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. C.3 25-142 Receive an update regarding Economic Development efforts and events. C.4 25-94 Discussion regarding 200-foot public notification boundary for zoning requests. C.5 25-148 Discuss the Demolition/Rebuild Program. C.6 25-140 Receive an update regarding the Oakbrook Water Meter Project. C.7 25-166 Discuss reconvening the Charter Review Committee and the appointment of members. C.8 25-167 Discuss the formation and duties of the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation. C.9 25-160 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.10 25-161 Review and discuss future agenda items. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 2/26/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda March 4, 2025 D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 25-147 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project 2025.004. D.2 25-188 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 25-107 Presentation of the Employee of the Year Award. G.2 R2025-024 Recognize the Rotary Club of Carrollton-Farmers Branch for their donation towards the purchase of playground equipment, and approve Resolution No. 2025-024 accepting the donation in the amount of $40,000 to contribute towards the City’s purchase of an inclusive We-Go-Round Playground at Gussie Field Watterworth Park; and take appropriate action. G.3 25-179 Presentation of a Proclamation designating February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week. G.4 25-149 Presentation from DFW Directors Association 2024 Award to Gateway to the Globe a Multicultural Celebration for Arts and Entertainment. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 2/26/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda March 4, 2025 Public Comment is your opportunity to address the City Council. Persons desiring to address the City Council must fill out a Public Comment Form. 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 Request Form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. The online Public Comment Form can be found at: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. All speakers shall comply with the City’s Rules of Decorum and Conduct for Public Hearings and Citizen Comments which is available for review on the City’s website at https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/598/City-Council. The City will not tolerate unruly behavior, intimidation, disparaging or inflammatory remarks, or other attacks or insults not relevant to policy issues or other official business within the City’s jurisdiction or authority. When called to the podium by the Mayor, please state your name and address prior to beginning your comments. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 25-162 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 25-176 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson from the February 18, 2025, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2025-042 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-042 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax incentive for the property located at 3120 Brookhollow Drive; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-038 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-038 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax incentive for the property located at 3373 Dorado Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-039 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-039 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 and a three (3) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 12805 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2025-035 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-035 authorizing the application to the FY 2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program through the Office of the Governor; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 2/26/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda March 4, 2025 J.7 R2025-025 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-025 authorizing the purchase of a We-Go-Round Playground Unit in the amount of $93,042 from Landscape Structures through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; and take appropriate action. J.8 R2025-032 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-032 and awarding a contract to Mister Sweeper L.P. for annual city-wide street sweeping services in the amount of $82,000; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 R2025-026 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-026 authorizing the purchase and installation of a playground system from PlayWell Group, Inc. through the Buyboard Cooperative purchasing program for use at the City’s Dutch Village Park in the amount of $549,175; and take appropriate action. L.2 R2025-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-045 approving a calendar of events for recognition by the City Council; 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. 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 4 Printed on 2/26/2025