AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 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.]
 
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.]
 
  2.
Approve Minutes of the July 23, 2013, Regular Meeting.
 
  3.
Accept the Resignation of Kerry Craven and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 6 on the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
 
  4.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Allen and Collin County for Right of Way Costs for the US 75 and SH 121 Interchange and Amend the Project Budget to $890,000.

 
  5.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Facilities Agreement with Creekside Allen, LLC and Creekside at Ridgeview Homeowners Association, Inc. Related to Maintenance of Non-Standard Street Lights.

 
  6.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with SYB Construction Company, Inc. in the Amount of $3,777,600.60 for Whis-Lynge Hill and Rolling Hill Estates Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Amend the Project Budget to $4,485,000.

 
  7.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group in the Amount of $51,952.50 for Construction Materials Testing for the Whis-Lynge Hill and Rolling Hill Estates Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

 
  8.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Durable Specialties, Inc. in the Amount of $185,000 for the Traffic Signal Construction at Exchange Parkway & Bossy Boots and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $230,000.

 
  9.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Police Uniforms and Equipment with Red The Uniform Tailor for an Annual Amount not to Exceed $73,000 for One-Year with Four Optional One-Year Renewals.

 
  10.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Printing Services on an As-Needed Basis with AC Printing in the Estimated Amount of $40,000, Logan Graphics in the Estimated Amount of $50,000, Marfield Inc. in the Estimated Amount of $4,000, Print Tyme in the Estimated Amount of $2,100 and The Print Station in the Estimated Amount of $1,200; for a Total Annual Amount not to Exceed $97,300 for One Year with Two Optional One-Year Renewals.

 
  11.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Promotional Products on an As-Needed Basis with Halo Branded Solutions, Authentic Promotions, Uniforms Incorporated, Jpaul Company, Pinnacle Office Products and Crestline Specialties Incorporated; for a Total Annual Amount not to Exceed $55,000 for One-Year with Two Optional One-Year Renewals.
 
  12.
Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2013.
 
  13.

Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 2013.

 
Regular Agenda.
 
  14.

Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget as Required by Article IV, Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter.

 
  15.

Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 City Tax Rate.

 
Other Business.
 
  16.

Calendar.

• August 23-25 – City Council Budget Workshop, Tanglewood Hotel
• August 27 – City Council will conduct the Second Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall

• August 27 – City Council will conduct the Second Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Tax Rate, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall

 
  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 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 9, 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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