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AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
City Council Regular Meeting
July 27, 2021 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
ALLEN CITY HALL
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013


	Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.


	Pledge of Allegiance.


	Public Recognition.


	1.	Citizen's 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 Keep Texas Beautiful Award Winners.

	3.	Presentation of the Allen Community Development Corporation's Annual Report by President Tommy Baril.


	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 July 13, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting.

	5.	Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement Between Collin County and the City of Allen for Ridgeview Drive.

	6.	Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Allen, Plano, and Collin College to Allow the Collin College to Use the Radio System Jointly Owned by the City of Allen and the City of Plano.

	7.	Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Arredondo, Zepeda & Brunz, LLC, for the Design of the Rowlett Trail Extension - South Section in the Amount of $210,416.

	8.	Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Bi-Directional Antennas, Associated Equipment, and Installation from Larson Associates USA, Inc., to Increase Public Safety Radio Communications within the Allen Police Headquarters and Allen City Hall in the Amount of $100,426.

	9.	Receive the Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 2021.

	10.	Receive the Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ending June 30, 2021.

	11.	Transmit the Proposed 2021-2022 City Budget and the Proposed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.


	Regular Agenda.


	12.	Set September 14, 2021, as the Public Hearing Date Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Tax Rate.

	13.	Set September 14, 2021, as the Public Hearing Date Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Budget.

	14.	Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

	15.	Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution to Approve the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.


	Other Business.


	16.	Calendar.

	17.	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.)


	18.	Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from 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, July 23, 2021, at 5:00 p.m..

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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.