INVOCATION Dr. W. R. Willis, Pastor, Calvary Temple Community Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Range Crime Watch Group.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcement may be made: Presentation of commendations to Utility Division employee – Meter Shop Supervisor Jeff Foster and Police Department employee - Investigator Brandon Ricketts.
CITIZENS FORUM At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
Appointments for Personal Appearance
5 Appointment - Dr. James Terry, Co-Chair of the Citizens’ Street Bond Committee. (Dr. Terry will present the recommendation of the Committee.)
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 6 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 20, 2015. 7 A resolution endorsing the 2015-16 Speed Safety Grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative -Purchasing Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, to allow the purchase of goods and services. 9 RFP No. 2015-060 - Medical Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Administration. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a Third-Party Administrator Services Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to provide medical coverage for employees and under age 65 retirees effective January 1, 2016.) 10 RFP No. 2015-074 - Professional Auditing Services. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BKD, LLP, in the amount of $114,600.00 for 2015 with up to a four percent increase annually through 2019.) 11 Bid No. 2015-080 - Annual Supply of Office Products. (Staff recommends award to Staples Contract and Commercial, Inc., operating as Staples Advantage, through the cooperative purchasing agreement with National Joint Powers Alliance Contract No. 010615-SCC, for an estimated annual amount of $105,000.00.) 12 Approve and ratify authorization of the Mayor to execute a Consent Certificate to assign interest in the Conference Center Lease Agreement from Atrium Hotels Two, L.P. (formerly known as John Q. Hammons Hotels Two, L.P.) to Atrium TRS III, LP. 14 Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Petty & Associates, Inc ., to review and evaluate applications for the position of City Manager in the amount of $8,050.00.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Texas Municipal Water District for the development of a regional Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from residents regarding the PY2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. B. A resolution adopting and approving the PY2015-19 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receipt input from residents regarding the PY 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. B. A resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $986,321.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act; approving and adopting the program year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection with said application.
RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Receive resignation from Linda Ackerson as a member of the Municipal Library Advisory Board.
Consider appointment of one regular member to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2016.
OTHER BUSINESS Consider calling public hearings for August 17, 2015, and September 8, 2015, to consider setting the ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2015-16. ADJOURNMENT
INVOCATION Dr. W. R. Willis, Pastor, Calvary Temple Community Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Range Crime Watch Group.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcement may be made: Presentation of commendations to Utility Division employee – Meter Shop Supervisor Jeff Foster and Police Department employee - Investigator Brandon Ricketts.
CITIZENS FORUM At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
Appointments for Personal Appearance
5 Appointment - Dr. James Terry, Co-Chair of the Citizens’ Street Bond Committee. (Dr. Terry will present the recommendation of the Committee.)
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 6 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 20, 2015. 7 A resolution endorsing the 2015-16 Speed Safety Grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative -Purchasing Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, to allow the purchase of goods and services. 9 RFP No. 2015-060 - Medical Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Administration. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a Third-Party Administrator Services Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to provide medical coverage for employees and under age 65 retirees effective January 1, 2016.) 10 RFP No. 2015-074 - Professional Auditing Services. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BKD, LLP, in the amount of $114,600.00 for 2015 with up to a four percent increase annually through 2019.) 11 Bid No. 2015-080 - Annual Supply of Office Products. (Staff recommends award to Staples Contract and Commercial, Inc., operating as Staples Advantage, through the cooperative purchasing agreement with National Joint Powers Alliance Contract No. 010615-SCC, for an estimated annual amount of $105,000.00.) 12 Approve and ratify authorization of the Mayor to execute a Consent Certificate to assign interest in the Conference Center Lease Agreement from Atrium Hotels Two, L.P. (formerly known as John Q. Hammons Hotels Two, L.P.) to Atrium TRS III, LP. 14 Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Petty & Associates, Inc ., to review and evaluate applications for the position of City Manager in the amount of $8,050.00.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Texas Municipal Water District for the development of a regional Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from residents regarding the PY2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. B. A resolution adopting and approving the PY2015-19 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receipt input from residents regarding the PY 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. B. A resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $986,321.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act; approving and adopting the program year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection with said application.
RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Receive resignation from Linda Ackerson as a member of the Municipal Library Advisory Board.
Consider appointment of one regular member to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2016.
OTHER BUSINESS Consider calling public hearings for August 17, 2015, and September 8, 2015, to consider setting the ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2015-16. ADJOURNMENT