AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2015  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 Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Coach Jerry Best and the Allen High School Wrestling Team Proclaiming 2015 as "Allen Eagles Wrestling Team Year."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to the Keep Allen Beautiful Board Proclaiming April 18, 2015, as "Great American Cleanup Day."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Allison Harper, City of Allen Animal Control Supervisor, Proclaiming April 12-18, 2015, as "Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Shellie Taylor, City of Allen Public Safety Communication Manager, Proclaiming April 12-18, 2015, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week."
 
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.]
 
  3.
Approve Minutes of the March 24, 2015, Regular Meeting.
 
  4.
Approve Minutes of the April 6, 2015, TRIAD Meeting.
 
  5.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Investment Policy Governing the Investment of Municipal Funds.
 
  6.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement Between the City of Allen, the Town of Fairview, and Chase Oaks Church to Provide Sewer Services to the Site of a New Church to be Constructed in Fairview.
 
  7.
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the State of Texas, Department of Transportation, if Awarded.
 
  8.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply For, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a One-Year Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to Fund a Family Violence Investigation and Prevention Officer.
 
  9.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply For, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a Three-Year Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance to Fund a Mental Health Coordinator.
 
  10.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Area Paratransit System, Inc., for the Provision of Demand Response Transit Services for the Elderly and Disabled.
 
  11.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., in the Amount of $83,270 for Design of the Cottonwood Creek Trail and Bank Restoration Project and Establish an Initial Project Budget in the Amount of $100,000.
 
  12.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Facilities Agreement with Steeplecourt, LLC, and Steeplechase Homeowners Association, Inc., Related to Maintenance of Non-Standard Street Lights.
 
  13.
Motion to Approve the Real Estate Purchase Agreement Dated March 13, 2015, and Related Financing for the Allen Economic Development Corporation's Purchase of 31.272 Acres, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Chelsea Road and State Highway 121, from the Simon Lebow Trust B for $6 Million.
 
  14.
Motion Consenting to the Assignment by the Simon Lebow Trust B to the Allen Economic Development Corporation of the Dedication Agreement Dated May 12, 2011, Between the City and Said Trust Regarding the Dedication of Right-of-Way for Chelsea Road.
 
  15.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement and Civic Center Agreement with TCH Altera AHCC, L.P., for the Development, Construction and Operation of a Full-Service Hotel Conference Center.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  16.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Development Regulations of Planned Development No. 54, and Adopt a Concept Plan and Building Elevations for a 5.37± Acre Portion of Planned Development No. 54 Generally Located Southeast of the Intersection of Alma Drive and Exchange Parkway. [Twin Creeks Marketplace - Streetlevel]
 
  17.
Adopt a Resolution Amending Rates and Fees for The Courses at Watters Creek Golf Course.
 
Other Business.
 
  18.

Calendar.

  • April 27 - May 5 - Early Voting Period for the May 9, General and Special Elections
  • May 9 - Election Day for the May 9, General and Special Elections, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 
  19.
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.)
 
  20.
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, April 10, 2015, 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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