AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 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.

Recognition of the City of Allen Finance Department as Recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Sixteenth Consecutive Year.

 
  3.
Allen Economic Development Performance Overview and Update by Elizabeth Morris with Insight Research Corporation.
 
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.]
 
  4.

Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council.

 
  5.

Approve Minutes of the August 21-23, 2015, Budget Workshop of the Allen City Council.

 
  6.
Adopt a Resolution Designating The Allen American as the Official Newspaper of the City of Allen for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
 
  7.
Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Garden District).
 
  8.
Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Central Business District).
 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Nominating Mr. Gary Rodenbaugh for Election to the Board of Directors for the Collin Central Appraisal District and Cast 122 Votes for Said Candidate.

 
  10.

Amend Resolution 3292-4-15 Relating to the Family Violence Investigation and Prevention Officer Grant, Updating the Grant Application Number From 2780701 to 2780702 to Reflect That This is a Second Year Grant Application.

 
  11.

Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Regarding Development of a Regional Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) Program.

 
  12.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Non Alcoholic Beverages and Award Pouring Rights with Coca Cola Refreshments as the Vendor in the amount of $245,000 with the Option for Four, One-Year Renewals.

 
  13.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Supplemental Electrical and Lighting Work Related to the Security Camera Phase 2 Installation at Celebration Park with Boyd Electric in the Amount of $60,060.

 
  14.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with BR Architects & Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed $28,376 for Structural Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services at Allen Heritage Village.

 
  15.

Accept Required Certifications from the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office Including the Certifications Rate for the 2015 Tax Year, the Certification of Excess Debt Collections for the 2014 Tax Year and the 2015 Appraisal Roll.

 
Regular Agenda.
 
  16.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Development Regulations of Planned Development No. 108 and Adopt a Concept Plan and Building Elevations Relating to 8.142± Acres Generally Located on the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Raintree Circle and Junction Drive for the Alders at Twin Creeks.

 
  17.

Adopt Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget, Amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget, and Approving the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program.

 
  18.

Adopt Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget.

 
  19.

Consider Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms and Vacancies on the Following Boards, Commissions, Committees and Corporations: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board, Central Business District Design Review Committee, Community Development Corporation Board, Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Keep Allen Beautiful Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Public Art Committee.

 
  20.

Appoint the 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Steering Committee and Designate a Chair.

 
  21.
Motion to Confirm Appointments of Councilmembers as Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions as Nominated by Mayor Terrell.
 
Other Business.
 
  22. Calendar.
 
  23.
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.)
 
  24.
Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —

Discuss Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards Commission, Community Development Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
 
  25.
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, September 4, 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.
Minutes have not been generated.