AGENDA
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL
 Tuesday, September 7, 2021
 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
 City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126



I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON

 

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

National Payroll Week Proclamation

Documents:
  1. National Payroll Week 2021.pdf
IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2021, City Council meeting.

Documents:
  1. 08-17-21 City Council minutes v2.pdf
V.

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.
VI.

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 approval of a Resolution for a developer participation agreement between City of Forney and Park Trails Ltd.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary- Developer Participation Agreement - Park Trails Phase IV and V.pdf
  2. Developer Participation Agreement (Park Trails Ph 4 and 5) Final With Exhibits (002).pdf
  3. Resolution - Developer Participation Agreement with Park Trail Ltd_ (002).pdf
2.

Consider approval of a Resolution to make Acting Chief Eudy the Authorized Official for the “CV20 PY21 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF)” grant.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Covid Grant.pdf
  2. Resolution - Hazard Pay and PPE Project Grant Updated Authorized Official.pdf
3.

Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Honey Creek Road project.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Honey Creek Road.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Honey Creek Road.pdf
VII.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Hold a Budget Public Hearing FY22.pdf
VIII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-2021 Amended Budget.pdf
  2. Ordinance Amending Budget 2021(1).pdf
  3. Exhibit A Fiscal Year 2021 Year End Amendment.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-2022 Operating Budget.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Adopting FY 2022 budget.pdf
  3. Exhibit A Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Listing.pdf
3.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Ordinance Ratifying Increased Tax Revenue FY 2021-2022.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Ratification of Tax Increase for 2021.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and take any action necessary.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-2021 Ad Valorem Tax Rate.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Setting tax rate for 2021.pdf
5.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Master Fee Schedule Amendment 2021.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Amend Master Fee Schedule 2021.pdf
  3. Master Fee Schedule Amendment-2021 09.07.pdf
6.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Amend Article 12.03 Code of Ordinances Speed Limits for new School Zones.pdf
  2. Ordinance - School Zone speed regulations Innovation Blvd and Inspiration Way and Ranch Road.pdf
  3. Exhibit A - 19045 SCHOOL ZONE Exhibit 07-09-21.pdf
  4. Exhibit B RANCH ROAD SCHOOL ZONE EXHIBIT 9-01-21.pdf
7.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Amend Article 8.02 Code of Ordinances Carry of Handguns.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Amending Article 8.02 by Repealing Section 8.02.001.pdf
8.

Discuss and consider a Resolution approving an Agreement Designating Retail Water Service Territory and Transferring Facilities and Customers with the City of Mesquite.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Resolution approving the Agreement Designating Retail Water Service Territory and Transferring Facilities and Customers.pdf
  2. Resolution - Agreement Designating Retail Water Service Territory and Transferring Facilities and Customers with Mesquite.pdf
  3. Section 13.248 Agreement with exhibits.pdf
9.

Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street projects to include but not limited to Ranch Road.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Road Discussion and Ranch Road Improvements.pdf
  2. PINSON INTERSECTION 9-01-21.pdf
10.

Discuss and consider approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for Forensic Auditing Services.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Forensic Audit Services.pdf
  2. Audit Results.pdf
  3. 2021 Eide Bailly Proposal for City of Forney - MASTER.pdf
  4. Marcum LLP Proposal to City of Forney Texas FINAL.pdf
  5. Weaver Qualifications to City of Forney RFQ 2021-005.pdf
11.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution cancelling the October 5, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Cancelling the October 5, 2021, Council Meeting.pdf
  2. Resolution to Cancel the October 5, 2021 Council meeting.pdf
IX.

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
X.

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.

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

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 -- Deliberations regarding Real Property
 Section 551.073 -- Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift
 Section 551.074 -- Personnel Matters
 Section 551.076 -- Deliberations regarding Security Devices
 Section 551.087 -- Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations
 
 This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed session portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
 
 This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 972-564-7302 or FAX 972-564-7349 for further information. Braille is not available.
 
 I, Dorothy Brooks, City Secretary for the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby certify that this Agenda was posted at City Hall, in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 3rd day of September, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.