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.
Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor
Presentation to Ms. Kathy Gase, Business Teacher Representing the Allen High School, and Members of the Allen High School Business Professionals of America Organization, Proclaiming the Week of February 10-16, 2008, as Business Professionals of America Week.
Recognition of the Accounting Division of the Finance Department for Receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association's 'Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting' Award for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2006.
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.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Amendment to PD Planned Development No. 54 for a Day Care Center on 2± Acres of Land Located South of Exchange Parkway and East of Watters Road.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Allen Community Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2008, Approving the Resolution of the Allen Community Development Corporation Providing for the Issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Allen Economic Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Approving the Resolution of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Providing for the Issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
Authorize Execution of the Following Agreements Relating to the Allen Event Center Project: (A.) Execution of an Agreement with Sink Combs Dethlefs, P.C. for an Amount not to exceed $2,200,000 to Provide Architectural/Engineering Design Development Services for the Event Center; (B.) Execution of an Agreement with International Coliseums Company in the Amount of $11,488,551.50 to Provide Project Management Services and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) for the Event Center; and (C.) Execution of a 10-year Arena Lease Agreement with the Option to Renew for Consecutive 10-year Terms with Western Professional Hockey League, Inc. dba Central Hockey League to Base a Minor League Professional Hockey Team at the Event Center.
Consider Making an Appointment to Fill a Vacancy in Place No. 4 of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
Calendar: January 29 – Arts of Collin County and Owner Cities Joint Meeting, Allen Senior Center/7:00 p.m.
Jan 22, 2008 City Council
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.
Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor
Presentation to Ms. Kathy Gase, Business Teacher Representing the Allen High School, and Members of the Allen High School Business Professionals of America Organization, Proclaiming the Week of February 10-16, 2008, as Business Professionals of America Week.
Recognition of the Accounting Division of the Finance Department for Receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association's 'Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting' Award for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2006.
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.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Amendment to PD Planned Development No. 54 for a Day Care Center on 2± Acres of Land Located South of Exchange Parkway and East of Watters Road.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Allen Community Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2008, Approving the Resolution of the Allen Community Development Corporation Providing for the Issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Allen Economic Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Approving the Resolution of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Providing for the Issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
Authorize Execution of the Following Agreements Relating to the Allen Event Center Project: (A.) Execution of an Agreement with Sink Combs Dethlefs, P.C. for an Amount not to exceed $2,200,000 to Provide Architectural/Engineering Design Development Services for the Event Center; (B.) Execution of an Agreement with International Coliseums Company in the Amount of $11,488,551.50 to Provide Project Management Services and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) for the Event Center; and (C.) Execution of a 10-year Arena Lease Agreement with the Option to Renew for Consecutive 10-year Terms with Western Professional Hockey League, Inc. dba Central Hockey League to Base a Minor League Professional Hockey Team at the Event Center.
Consider Making an Appointment to Fill a Vacancy in Place No. 4 of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
Calendar: January 29 – Arts of Collin County and Owner Cities Joint Meeting, Allen Senior Center/7:00 p.m.