City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, July 1, 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 (4 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 25-458 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-375 Receive an update regarding Mercer Park in the Mercer Crossing Subdivision. C.3 25-467 Receive a report on a potential Sponsorship Agreement for the Firefighter Challenge World Championship. C.4 25-459 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.5 25-460 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 25-498 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. D.2 25-489 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the property located at 12150 Medical Parkway. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 6/24/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 D.3 25-329 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel matters, to receive an update from the City Manager regarding employee and operational matters. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 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 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 25-461 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · June 9, 2025, Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting · June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 6/24/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 J.2 R2025-108 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-108 to ratify the emergency procurement from Assured Comfort Services dba Innovation HVAC Services, LLC in the amount of $49,197 for materials and labor related to the emergency replacement of one 25-ton HVAC unit; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2025-080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-080 approving an Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 4610 and 4612 McEwen Road; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-105 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-105 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property located at 3333 Arawak Place; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-106 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-106 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property located at 14621 Cherry Hills Drive; and take appropriate action. J.6 ORD-3933 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3933, repealing Ordinance No. 3811, and amending the City’s Code of Ordinances to remove Article III. “Code of Ethics”, Section 2-280(j). “Additional Standards” regarding the endorsement of political candidates; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 25-479 Consider approving an appointment to the Valwood Improvement Authority; 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 6/24/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 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: _________________________ Erin Flores, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 6/24/2025