September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting
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1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
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2. Review of Regular Agenda items
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
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3. Discussion of enacting a responsible banking ordinance
3. Discussion of enacting a responsible banking ordinance
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4. Presentation on recommendations related to the process for creating and procuring a public art mural in recognition of social justice and diversity in DeSoto
4. Presentation on recommendations related to the process for creating and procuring a public art mural in recognition of social justice and diversity in DeSoto
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B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER » - 1. Invocation by: Apostle Tweedy Thomas, The Village United Methodist Church 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Crystal Chism
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER »
1. Invocation by: Apostle Tweedy Thomas, The Village United Methodist Church 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Crystal Chism
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C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST » - 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. 2. Liaison Updates
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST »
1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. 2. Liaison Updates »
D. CITIZEN APPEARANCES » - The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
D. CITIZEN APPEARANCES »
The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. »
E. PRESENTATIONS » - 1. Continuance of Presentation on recommendations related to the process for creating and procuring a public art mural in recognition of social justice and diversity in DeSoto 2. Presentation of August 2021 Financial Report
E. PRESENTATIONS »
1. Continuance of Presentation on recommendations related to the process for creating and procuring a public art mural in recognition of social justice and diversity in DeSoto 2. Presentation of August 2021 Financial Report
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F. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. » - 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Other Items a. Proclamation in recognition of National Clean Energy Week. b. Confirmation of Michael Baldwin to the DeSoto Development Corporation c. Consider a Resolution supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt to serve as the Suburban Cities' Representative on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction services agreement with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $477,296.40 (construction and contingency) to provide renovation services for the Recreation Restroom Renovation Project e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a facilities maintenance contract with CEC Facilities Group in the annual cost amount of $272,022.40 for a 1-year term with three 1-year renewal options f. Consider a Resolution approving the negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2021 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) Filing g. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute renewal contracts for employee medical, dental, life, and vision insurance products at the quoted rates for Plan Year 2022 h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of a Spartan Pumper Fire Truck From Metro Fire in the purchase contract amount of $816,000 NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at athomas@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Thursday, September 16, 2021 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, Interim City Secretary DeSoto City Council Meetings are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Spectrum subscribers and Channel 99 available to AT&T U-verses subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 and Channel 99 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Questions regarding the broadcast schedules or internet viewing should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience.
F. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. »
1. Approval of Minutes 2. Other Items
a. Proclamation in recognition of National Clean Energy Week.
b. Confirmation of Michael Baldwin to the DeSoto Development Corporation
c. Consider a Resolution supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt to serve as the Suburban Cities' Representative on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District
d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction services agreement with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $477,296.40 (construction and contingency) to provide renovation services for the Recreation Restroom Renovation Project
e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a facilities maintenance contract with CEC Facilities Group in the annual cost amount of $272,022.40 for a 1-year term with three 1-year renewal options
f. Consider a Resolution approving the negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2021 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) Filing
g. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute renewal contracts for employee medical, dental, life, and vision insurance products at the quoted rates for Plan Year 2022
h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of a Spartan Pumper Fire Truck From Metro Fire in the purchase contract amount of $816,000
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at athomas@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Thursday, September 16, 2021 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, Interim City Secretary
DeSoto City Council Meetings are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Spectrum subscribers and Channel 99 available to AT&T U-verses subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 and Channel 99 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Questions regarding the broadcast schedules or internet viewing should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience.
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1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1448-21 to amend Planned Development-134 (PD-134) with base zoning of Single Family Attached (SFA) to allow for some deviations regarding the number of proposed units. The property is located on 715 and 735 E. Belt Line Road and consists of 9.7 acres. Applicant/Owner: Dave Martin
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1448-21 to amend Planned Development-134 (PD-134) with base zoning of Single Family Attached (SFA) to allow for some deviations regarding the number of proposed units. The property is located on 715 and 735 E. Belt Line Road and consists of 9.7 acres. Applicant/Owner: Dave Martin
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2. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the 2021 Assessment Rate for the Stillwater Canyon Public Improvement District, the Five-Year Plan and FY 2021-2022 Budget, and levy a Special Assessment
2. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the 2021 Assessment Rate for the Stillwater Canyon Public Improvement District, the Five-Year Plan and FY 2021-2022 Budget, and levy a Special Assessment
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3. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the 2021 Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District, the Five-Year Plan and FY 2021-2022 Budget, and levy a Special Assessment
3. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the 2021 Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District, the Five-Year Plan and FY 2021-2022 Budget, and levy a Special Assessment
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4. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing Impact Fees for water, wastewater, and roadway facilities located within the City limits and service area boundaries
4. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing Impact Fees for water, wastewater, and roadway facilities located within the City limits and service area boundaries
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5. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the FY 2022 Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, Business Plan, Civil Service Roster, and Setting Certain Fees for FY 2021-2022 Pursuant to Article VII of the City of Desoto Charter a. Consider approval of a property tax revenue increase as reflected in the FY 2021-2022 Annual Operating Budget when compared to the FY2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget
5. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance adopting the FY 2022 Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, Business Plan, Civil Service Roster, and Setting Certain Fees for FY 2021-2022 Pursuant to Article VII of the City of Desoto Charter a. Consider approval of a property tax revenue increase as reflected in the FY 2021-2022 Annual Operating Budget when compared to the FY2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget
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6. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2022
6. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2022
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1. Consider allocating $1 million in DeSoto's share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the purpose of addressing educational disparities and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the DeSoto Independent School District for tutoring services to achieve this priority
1. Consider allocating $1 million in DeSoto's share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the purpose of addressing educational disparities and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the DeSoto Independent School District for tutoring services to achieve this priority
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Items I & J » - I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. a. The City Council will convene into Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation: DeSoto Economic Development Corp. v. Jeremiah Quarles, Cause No. DC-20-13536 in the 162nd Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas. b. Action as a result of Executive Session J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Items I & J »
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. a. The City Council will convene into Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation: DeSoto Economic Development Corp. v. Jeremiah Quarles, Cause No. DC-20-13536 in the 162nd Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas. b. Action as a result of Executive Session
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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