AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, June 6, 2023
 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 
 City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 
I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER SANDI PRIMOUS

 

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 16 (Regular), May 17 (Special), and May 22, 2023 (Special) City Council meetings.

Documents:
  1. City Council Minutes -- 05-16-2023 Regular - Draft.pdf
  2. City Council Minutes -- 05-17-2023 Special - Draft.pdf
  3. City Council Minutes -- 05-22-2023 Special - Draft.pdf
IV.

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.
V.

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 acceptance of public improvements for the Exeter Logistics East Off-Site Water & Sanitary Sewer Project.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Exeter Logistics East Off-Site Water and Sanitary Sewer.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Exeter Logistics East Off-Site Water and Sanitary Sewer.pdf
2.

Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Rhyn Addition Off-Site Sanitary Sewer Project.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Rhyn Off-Site Sanitary Sewer.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Rhyn Off-Site Sanitary Sewer.pdf
VI.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approving change orders and scope of work for AUI Partners, LLC construction contract for the Police Station Dispatch Renovation Project - CIP 228 and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Police Station Dispatch Renovations CIP 228.pdf
  2. Exhibit A - 2133 - City of Forney Police Dispatch Renovation G701-wra signed.pdf
  3. Exhibit B - Forney PD Locker Room Reno Proposal 23.5.4.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider a Resolution awarding a contract to DDM Construction Corp. for the construction services for the Ranch Road Extension Project, CIP 223, and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Ranch Road Extension Award Contractor.pdf
  2. Resolution-Ranch Road Extension Contract Award.pdf
  3. Ranch Road - Recommendation Letter.pdf
  4. Ranch Road - CSP Evaluation Summary.pdf
  5. Ranch Road - Project Exhibit.pdf
3.

Consider and act on a resolution of the City of Forney, Texas approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a preliminary limited offering memorandum related to a series of bonds anticipated to be issued for Phase #1 of the Bellagio Public Improvement District No. 1 and resolving other matters incident and related thereto.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Bellagio PLOM.pdf
  2. Resolution - Approving Bellagio PLOM.pdf
4.

Consider and act upon a resolution of the City of Forney, Texas, determining the costs of certain authorized improvements to be financed within Phase #1 of the Bellagio Public Improvement District No. 1; approving a preliminary service plan and assessment plan, including a proposed Phase #1 Assessment Roll; directing the filing of the proposed Phase #1 Assessment Roll with the City Secretary; and providing for noticing and calling a public hearing on June 27, 2023, to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within Phase #1 of the Bellagio Public Improvement District No. 1.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Bellagio PSAP.pdf
  2. Resolution - Bellagio PSAP and Calling Assessment Hearing.pdf
5.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Forney Independent School District for dispatch services and cost sharing.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Interlocal Agreement with Forney ISD.pdf
  2. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement between the City of Forney and Forney ISD.pdf
  3. Exhibit A - Interlocal Agreement - Forney ISD.pdf
6.

Discuss and give direction on the proposed City of Forney Pet Memorial Project.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Pet Memorial Project.pdf
VII.

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
VIII.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS | COUNCIL COMMENTS

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.

IX.

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.

1. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

  1.   City Attorney
  2.   Assistant City Attorney
X.

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.

XI.

ADJOURNMENT

XII.

DISCUSSION

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 972-552-6460 for further information. Braille is not available.
 
I, Rosa Rios, Interim City Secretary for the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby certify this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 2nd day of June 2023, at in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.