APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 17, 2023, 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.
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 the quarterly investment report ending 12/31/22. Documents: Item Summary-Quarterly Investment Report Q1.pdf Forney Quarterly 2022-12.pdf 2. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Gateway Parks Phase 4B project. Documents: Item Summary - Gateway Parks Phase 4B.pdf City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Gateway Parks Phase 4B.pdf 3. Consider a Resolution approving a contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc to provide CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) Services for the Fire Station No. 2 Expansion/Renovations - CIP 225 project and all related issues. Documents: Item Summary - CMAR Contract Services for Fire Station No. 2 Renovation Expan Project.pdf Resolution - CMAR Contract Fire Station No 2 Renovation Expansion Project -Steel and Freeman.pdf Forney CMaR Contract and General Conditions.pdf SF Recommendation Letter (1).pdf
Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Home Run Construction, LLC for the Interim Fire Station No. 3 Project - CIP 226 and all related issues. Documents: Item Summary- Interim Fire Station No. 3 Project CIP 226.pdf Resolution for Interim Fire Station No. 3 - Award Construction.pdf Bid Results CIP 226.pdf FDCS Recommendation of Award to COF (1).pdf CIP 226 Estimated Budget Interim Fire Station No. 3.pdf
Discuss and consider authorizing staff to purchase 2 Fleet vehicles for the Fire Department.
The Forney Fire Department is seeking approval for application with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program
Discuss and consider authorizing staff to seek proposals through a request for qualifications from qualified firms for professional services to update the Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan.
Discuss and consider action to provide direction to staff for moving forward on roadway projects that were included in the Proposition E Bond election held on November 8th 2022.
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 17, 2023, 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.
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 the quarterly investment report ending 12/31/22. Documents: Item Summary-Quarterly Investment Report Q1.pdf Forney Quarterly 2022-12.pdf 2. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Gateway Parks Phase 4B project. Documents: Item Summary - Gateway Parks Phase 4B.pdf City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Gateway Parks Phase 4B.pdf 3. Consider a Resolution approving a contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc to provide CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) Services for the Fire Station No. 2 Expansion/Renovations - CIP 225 project and all related issues. Documents: Item Summary - CMAR Contract Services for Fire Station No. 2 Renovation Expan Project.pdf Resolution - CMAR Contract Fire Station No 2 Renovation Expansion Project -Steel and Freeman.pdf Forney CMaR Contract and General Conditions.pdf SF Recommendation Letter (1).pdf
Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Home Run Construction, LLC for the Interim Fire Station No. 3 Project - CIP 226 and all related issues. Documents: Item Summary- Interim Fire Station No. 3 Project CIP 226.pdf Resolution for Interim Fire Station No. 3 - Award Construction.pdf Bid Results CIP 226.pdf FDCS Recommendation of Award to COF (1).pdf CIP 226 Estimated Budget Interim Fire Station No. 3.pdf
Discuss and consider authorizing staff to purchase 2 Fleet vehicles for the Fire Department.
The Forney Fire Department is seeking approval for application with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program
Discuss and consider authorizing staff to seek proposals through a request for qualifications from qualified firms for professional services to update the Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan.
Discuss and consider action to provide direction to staff for moving forward on roadway projects that were included in the Proposition E Bond election held on November 8th 2022.
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.