APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA [The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Tex-Pro Construction, LLC for the Sidewalk Improvements Project, and all related issues. 2. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, for the Streets Improvements Project and all related issues. 3. Consider authorization to advertise a request for qualifications (RFQ) to update the Roadway Impact Fee Study. 4. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Meadow Ridge Farm Sanitary Sewer Phase IV project 5. Consider approval of advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the City Storage Buildings project.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing on an Ordinance and discuss and consider and any necessary action amending Ordinance 08-1290 to approve the Second Amended and Restated Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan and the addition of an approximate 240 acres to the TIRZ.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Owner Reimbursement Agreement between Meadow Ridge Farm, LP, the City of Forney and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Forney.
Discuss and consider action related to the Declaration of State of Disaster and Public Health Emergency, and all related issues.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071): a. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 46-18-1344.WS – Petition of High Point Water Supply Corporation, Talty Special Utility District and Markout Water Supply Corporation Appealing the Decision by the City of Forney Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. c. Markout W.S.C. d. Spellman Theater Management Agreement. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. a. Water Meter Technician 3. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City’s corporate limits and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. a. Project CP b. Project Trailhouse Park c. Project Victory d. Project Hummingbird XI. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. XII. ADJOURNMENT In addition to any executive session already listed above, the City Council of the City of Forney reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following purposes: Section 551.071 -- Consultation with Attorney Section 551.072 Section 551.073 Section 551.074 Section 551.076 Section 551.087 Deliberations regarding Real Property Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift Personnel Matters Deliberations regarding Security Devices Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA [The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Tex-Pro Construction, LLC for the Sidewalk Improvements Project, and all related issues. 2. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, for the Streets Improvements Project and all related issues. 3. Consider authorization to advertise a request for qualifications (RFQ) to update the Roadway Impact Fee Study. 4. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Meadow Ridge Farm Sanitary Sewer Phase IV project 5. Consider approval of advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the City Storage Buildings project.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing on an Ordinance and discuss and consider and any necessary action amending Ordinance 08-1290 to approve the Second Amended and Restated Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan and the addition of an approximate 240 acres to the TIRZ.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Owner Reimbursement Agreement between Meadow Ridge Farm, LP, the City of Forney and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Forney.
Discuss and consider action related to the Declaration of State of Disaster and Public Health Emergency, and all related issues.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071): a. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 46-18-1344.WS – Petition of High Point Water Supply Corporation, Talty Special Utility District and Markout Water Supply Corporation Appealing the Decision by the City of Forney Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. c. Markout W.S.C. d. Spellman Theater Management Agreement. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. a. Water Meter Technician 3. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City’s corporate limits and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. a. Project CP b. Project Trailhouse Park c. Project Victory d. Project Hummingbird XI. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. XII. ADJOURNMENT In addition to any executive session already listed above, the City Council of the City of Forney reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following purposes: Section 551.071 -- Consultation with Attorney Section 551.072 Section 551.073 Section 551.074 Section 551.076 Section 551.087 Deliberations regarding Real Property Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift Personnel Matters Deliberations regarding Security Devices Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations