AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2013  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 Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:

  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Steve Massey, Director, and Representatives of the Community Services Department Proclaiming May 19-25, 2013, as "Public Works Week."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Allison Harper, Animal Control Supervisor, and Representatives of the Animal Control Division Proclaiming May 20-26, 2013, as "Bite Prevention Week."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Chief Brian Harvey and Representatives of the Allen Police Department Proclaiming May 12-18, 2013, as "Police Week."
 
  3. Recognition of Reuse-a-Shoe Contest Winners.
 
  4.
Presentation of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee's Annual Report by Chairperson Dawn Blue or Vice Chairperson Justin Schiffner.
 
  5.

Annual Report by Greg Roemer, President of Community Waste Disposal, Inc. (CWD)

 
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 April 23, 2013, Regular Meeting.
 
  7.

Approval of the Recommendations from the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One (Garden District) Board of Directors Relating to Payments from the TIF Fund in the Amount of $664,971.22 from the City Tax Increment, $137,130.55 from the County Tax Increment, and a Payment to the City in the Amount of $15,000 for Administrative Support.

 
  8.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice to Accept the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, if Awarded.

 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a Three (3) Year Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to Add Three (3) Sworn Police Officer Positions Dedicated to the School Resource Officer Program.

 
  10.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract with Two (2) Optional, One-Year Renewals for Fertilizer and Chemicals for The Courses at Watters Creek with BWI Companies in the Amount of $42,657.30, John Deere Landscapes in the Amount of $4,819.36 and Winfield Solutions in the Amount of $13,403.90 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $60,880.56.

 
  11.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract with Two (2) Optional One-Year Renewals with Bumper to Bumper Auto Services of Allen as the Primary Contracted Vendor for Service and Repair of City Vehicles in the Amount of $120,000.00, The Auto Shop of Plano for Transmission Rebuild and Replacement in the Amount of $15,000.00 and Chrysler Jeep Dodge City of McKinney as the Secondary Contracted Vendor for Service and Repair of City Vehicles in the Amount of $20,000, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $155,000.00.

 
  12.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the Amount of $369,800 for the Design of Ridgeview Drive, from Alma to Stacy,  and Establish an Initial Project Budget in the Amount of $573,943.

 
  13.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Advance Funding Agreement with The State of Texas Acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $3,600,000 for the Exchange Parkway Widening Project and Amend the Project Budget to $4,500,000.

 
  14. Investment Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2013
 
  15.
Financial Report for Period Ending March 31, 2013
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  16.

Consider all Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance and Sale of "City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013," Including the Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of such Bonds for a Total Amount of $5,065,000, which Includes $550,000 for Facility Renovations, $2,715,000 for Roadway Projects, $1,500,000 for Park Related Projects, and $300,000 for Public Art Projects.

 
  17.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Use Permit No. 134 for a Fitness and Health Center Use Located at 803 East Main Street, Suite C. [Retrain Fitness]

 
  18.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Use Permit No. 133 for Minor Automotive Repair Use Located on Lot 1 and 4, Mark VII Equipment of Texas, Inc. Commonly Known as 811 and 813 S. Greenville Ave. [Waterfalls Carwash & Lube]

 
Other Business.
 
  19.

Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]

 
  20.

Calendar.

 

·         May 18 - Equipment Rodeo, in recognition of Public Works Week, Municipal Service Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

·         May 20, 27 - Summer Sounds Concert Series, Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheater, 7 p.m.

·         May 27 - Memorial Day, City Facilities Closed

·         May 28 - City Council Reception, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.

 
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.)
 
  21.
Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —
     Annual Performance Review of the City Manager
 
  22. 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, May 10, 2013, 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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