I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2021, City Council meeting.
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.
1. Consider approval of a Resolution for a developer participation agreement between City of Forney and Park Trails Ltd. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution to make Acting Chief Eudy the Authorized Official for the “CV20 PY21 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF)” grant. 3. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Honey Creek Road project.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and take any action necessary. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $825,514 or 7.63%, and 100% of that amount is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Discuss and consider approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for Forensic Auditing Services.
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Discuss and consider action on an Ordinance to ratify the Property Tax Revenue Increase in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as a result of the City receiving more revenues from property taxes than the previous fiscal year.
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and take any action necessary.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain fees and miscellaneous permits.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 8.02 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinance by repealing Section 8.02.001 “Carrying Weapon” and consider action on the carrying of handguns in government meetings of the City of Forney, subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving an Agreement Designating Retail Water Service Territory and Transferring Facilities and Customers with the City of Mesquite.
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street projects to include but not limited to Ranch Road.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution cancelling the October 5, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney
*a portion of this item is without audio* XI. 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. Windmill Farms Preliminary and Final Plats, Phases 4D-2 and 4D-3. 2. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.072): a. Project Knife b. Project Hokey Pokey XII. 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. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2021, City Council meeting.
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.
1. Consider approval of a Resolution for a developer participation agreement between City of Forney and Park Trails Ltd. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution to make Acting Chief Eudy the Authorized Official for the “CV20 PY21 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF)” grant. 3. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Honey Creek Road project.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and take any action necessary. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $825,514 or 7.63%, and 100% of that amount is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Discuss and consider approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for Forensic Auditing Services.
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Discuss and consider action on an Ordinance to ratify the Property Tax Revenue Increase in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as a result of the City receiving more revenues from property taxes than the previous fiscal year.
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and take any action necessary.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain fees and miscellaneous permits.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 8.02 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinance by repealing Section 8.02.001 “Carrying Weapon” and consider action on the carrying of handguns in government meetings of the City of Forney, subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving an Agreement Designating Retail Water Service Territory and Transferring Facilities and Customers with the City of Mesquite.
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street projects to include but not limited to Ranch Road.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution cancelling the October 5, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney
*a portion of this item is without audio* XI. 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. Windmill Farms Preliminary and Final Plats, Phases 4D-2 and 4D-3. 2. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.072): a. Project Knife b. Project Hokey Pokey XII. 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. XIII. ADJOURNMENT