AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2012  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 Blue Star Flag to a Family of Allen Service Personnel Currently Deployed by the U.S. Armed Forces.

 
  3. Recognition of the Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Award Winners from the City of Allen.
 
  4.
Recognition of the Parks and Recreation Department's Marketing Division for Receipt of Three Awards from the Texas Festivals and Events Association. 
 
  5.
Presentation of the Public Art Committee's 2012 Annual Report by Emile Carrierre, Public Art Committee Chair.
 
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.]
 
  6.
Approve Minutes of the July 24, 2012, Regular Meeting.
 
  7.

Adopt a Resolution Supporting Collin County’s Prioritization of Proposed RTR (Regional Toll Revenue) Funded Transportation Projects.

 
  8.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Allen and Plano to Accept The Colony as a Subscriber to the PAWM (Plano, Allen, Wylie, Murphy) Public Safety Radio System.

 
  9.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Improvement Deferral Agreement with Twin Creeks Business Park, Inc. (Bossy Boots Holdings, Ltd.) Related to the Required Traffic Improvements for the Development of District H in Planned Development No. 108.

 
  10.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Right-of-Way Dedication Agreement with the Wines Family Irrevocable Trust and MGA Family Limited Partnership for Ridgeview Drive in the Amount of $601,128 plus Closing Costs.

 
  11.
Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Issuance of a Purchase Order to CSDC Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $50,680 for the Purchase of Imaging and Point of Sale Software and Hardware to Upgrade the Existing Municipal Court Computer System.
 
  12.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Street Sweeping Services with Sweeping Services of Texas-Operating L.P., D/B/A/ Mr. Dirt of Texas for an Estimated Annual Expenditure of $120,000 with Three (3) One-year Options to Renew Under the Same Terms and Conditions.

 
  13.
Motion to Accept a Donation from Mrs. Connie Rodenbaugh for the Public Art Program of a Sculpture for the Allen Senior Recreation Center. 
 
  14.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts with United Healthcare (UHC) to Serve as a Third-Party Administrator; Sun Life to Serve as Stop-Loss Insurance Carrier and to Provide Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance; and Alliance Work Partners to Provide Employee Assistance Program Services.

 
  15.
Accept the Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2012.
 
  16. Receive the Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 2012.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  17.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Proposed 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

 
  18.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for a Specific Use Permit for a Fueling Station on 1.782± Acres of Land Located North of Exchange Parkway and East of Bossy Boots Drive.  [RaceTrac — Twin Creeks]
 
  19.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Change in Zoning of 0.8556± Acres from Single Family Residential R-5 to a Planned Development for Assisted Living Use Located North of Exchange Parkway and East of Cabernet Drive. 
[Alexandria Assisted Living Center]

 
  20.

Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget as Required by Article IV, Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter.

 
  21. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 City Tax Rate.
 
Other Business.
 
  22.
Calendar.
• August 17-19 – City Council Budget Workshop, Tanglewood Hotel
• August 28 – Second Public Hearing Regarding the Budget
• August 28 – Second Public Hearing Regarding the City Tax Rate
 
  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 Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Board of the
      Allen Economic Development Corporation
 
  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, August 10, 2012, 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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