AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2013  7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013


       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
  2.
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Eugene McDermott Foundation Recognizing a Gift of $50,000 for the Purpose of Upgrading the Allen Public Library's RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) System.
 
  3.
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Friends of the Allen Public Library Recognizing a Gift of $13,000 for the Purpose of Upgrading the Allen Public Library's RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) System.
 
  4.

Presentation of the Allen Community Development Corporation's Annual Report by George Chrisman, President.

 
Consent Agenda.   [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  5.
Approve Minutes of the January 22, 2013, Regular Meeting.
 
  6.
Approve Minutes of the January 26, 2013, City Council Strategic Planning Session.
 
  7.
Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Legislative Agenda Recommended by the Board of Directors of the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP).
 
  8.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two (2) Donation Deeds Conveying Right-of-Way to the State of Texas for the Stacy Road Project.

 
  9.

Authorize the City Manager to Purchase a Library Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System from Alpha Data Corporation through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Purchasing Cooperative in the Amount of $100,231.

 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Hotel/Motel Tax Grant with the Texas Stampede in the Amount of $125,000 to be Used for Marketing, Promotion and Operation of the Texas Stampede Event at the Allen Event Center for the Calendar Years 2013 Through 2015.
 
  11.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a 60 Month Lease Agreement for Golf Course Maintenance Equipment for The Courses at Watters Creek with Austin Turf and Tractor for a Yearly Amount Not to Exceed $65,210.88 and with Professional Turf Products for a Yearly Amount Not to Exceed $64,973.88 through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program.

 
  12.
Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2012.
 
  13.
Receive the Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2012.
 
Other Business.
 
  14.
Calendar.

  • February 23 - Sam Bass Day, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot)
 
  15.

Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]

 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  16.
Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed During Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, February 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.
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