1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Presentation of FY 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 3. Discussion regarding signage at the Link 4. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2018 City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Ordinance approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism as a substitute for the annual interim rate adjustment process. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time
4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Resolution establishing an inter-jurisdictional emergency management program. 5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consider approval of emergency manhole repair and sewer replacement project related to the Popplewell street project. B. Consider Interlocal Agreement renewal with Tarrant County for the Baker Boulevard Project. 6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consideration of acceptance of the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2018 City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Ordinance approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism as a substitute for the annual interim rate adjustment process. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time
8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: • information regarding holiday schedules; • honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; • reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and • announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city 10. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 12, 2018 Work Session & City Council
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Presentation of FY 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 3. Discussion regarding signage at the Link 4. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2018 City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Ordinance approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism as a substitute for the annual interim rate adjustment process. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time
4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Resolution establishing an inter-jurisdictional emergency management program. 5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consider approval of emergency manhole repair and sewer replacement project related to the Popplewell street project. B. Consider Interlocal Agreement renewal with Tarrant County for the Baker Boulevard Project. 6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consideration of acceptance of the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2018 City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Ordinance approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism as a substitute for the annual interim rate adjustment process. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time
8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: • information regarding holiday schedules; • honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; • reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and • announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city 10. ADJOURNMENT