City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, October 21, 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 25-778 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-702 Provide an update on the City’s current grants and grant opportunities. C.3 25-785 Receive an update on the Sister City Program. C.4 25-805 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. C.5 25-782 Receive a presentation from the staff regarding the results of the pavement condition assessment performed by Citylogix. C.6 25-819 Discuss guidelines associated with reimbursement items related to the City Council Travel and Reimbursement Policy and determine if updates are necessary. C.7 25-844 Receive an update from the City Attorney on the proposed constitutional amendments appearing on the November 4, 2025, statewide ballot. C.8 25-779 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.9 25-780 Review and discuss future agenda items. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 10/15/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda October 21, 2025 D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 25-822 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - the municipal court judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances. D.2 25-820 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding matters related to sales and use tax reallocation and repayment to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. D.3 25-843 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.017. D.4 25-823 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.020. D.5 25-821 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to review, discuss, and evaluate the City’s legal representation. D.6 25-784 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding matters related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), including but not limited to correspondence, programs, funding, agreements, and any associated legal rights, obligations, or potential actions. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 10/15/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda October 21, 2025 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 25-781 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 25-826 Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember Omar Roman from the Study Session and Regular Agenda portions of the City Council meeting held on October 8, 2025; and take appropriate action. J.3 ORD-3961 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3961 approving an annual update of the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-771 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-771 approving an Interlocal Agreement for coordinated health services with Dallas County Health and Human Services; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-190 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-190 authorizing an amendment to the City’s 2023 agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. to purchase in-car audio/video recording equipment, body-worn cameras, and tasers for the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $567,174; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2025-197 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-197 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Foundry Commercial Acquisitions, LLC; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 10/15/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda October 21, 2025 J.7 R2025-207 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-207 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for the sale of certain City-owned lots to the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation, for resale to Stonewood Investments, Inc.; and take appropriate action. J.8 R2025-199 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-199 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement for a seven (7) year property tax rebate for the property located at 3131 Palmdale Circle; and take appropriate action. J.9 R2025-191 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-191 reaffirming authorization to enter into a Master Professional Services Agreement and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with Gradient Leadership Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $90,000, for financial year-end audit preparation and consulting services; and take appropriate action. J.10 R2025-168 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-168 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend a three-year agreement for the renewal of maintenance and support for the City’s data backup and Information Technology disaster recovery system with annual payments not to exceed $102,000; and take appropriate action. J.11 R2025-171 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-171 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend a three-year agreement for the renewal of maintenance and support for the City’s cybersecurity monitoring and vulnerability management system, with annual payments not to exceed $88,000 per year; and take appropriate action. J.12 R2025-184 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-184 accepting the bid and awarding an annual unit price contract for utility materials with Ferguson Waterworks; and take appropriate action. J.13 R2025-187 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-187 denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to change rates within the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. J.14 R2025-189 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-189 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, for a professional services agreement for the engineering of the Phase H landfill gas collection system expansion at Camelot Landfill in the amount of $220,408; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 25-786 Discuss and provide direction to staff on the allocation of Fiscal Year 2025 budget surplus funds. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 10/15/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda October 21, 2025 L.2 R2025-185 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-185 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for a Citywide intersection and pedestrian analysis with Cobb, Fendley, & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $334,865; and take appropriate action. L.3 25-789 Consider filling vacancies on the Senior Advisory Board for Place 2, Alternate 1, and Alternate 2; 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: _________________________ Erin Flores, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 10/15/2025