AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2015  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 Regarding the 2015 ALLen Reads Program.
 
  3.
Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Coach Tom Westerberg and the 2014 State Champion Allen Eagles Football Team Proclaiming 2015 as "Allen Eagles Varsity Football Team Year."
 
  4.
Presentation of Shining Star Awards to Kim Whatley, Michael Whatley, and Mr. Hinkle for their Lifesaving Heroic Efforts.
 
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.]
 
  5. Approve Minutes of the January 13, 2015, Regular Meeting.
 
  6.
Approve Minutes of the January 17, 2015, Special Called Meeting for Strategic Planning.
 
  7.
Adopt Three Separate Ordinances Amending Ordinances 912-3-89, 913-3-89, and 1037-6-91 Regarding the Time and Manner for the Payment of Assessments for Improvements on Certain Streets.
 
  8.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Supplemental Agreement to Amended and Restated Development Agreement with the Board of Directors of the City of Allen Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 and Watters Creek Owner, LLC.
 
  9.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dunaway Associates in an Amount Not to Exceed $475,000 for the Design of Watters Branch Community Park Phase 1 and Establish a Project Budget of $600,000.
 
  10.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Fertilizer, Ground Clay and Quick Dry from Greensmith's in the Amount of $52,437.40 and BWI Companies, Inc., in the Amount of $57,899.75, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $110,338 with the Option for Two, One-Year Renewals.
 
  11.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $186,500 for the Design of Ford Pool Renovations and Establish a Project Budget of $300,000.
 
  12.
Consider and Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent with TCH Altera, LLC, for Development of a Hotel and Conference Center in Allen Central Park.
 
  13.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with MCCi, dba Municipal Code Corporation, in the Amount of $32,731.54 for the Purchase of Phase 1 of the Laserfiche Content Management Software Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $70,943.19.
 
  14.
Set August 21-23, 2015, as the Dates for the City Council Budget Workshop with City Council and Executive Staff.
 
  15. Receive the Unaudited Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2014.
 
  16.
Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of December 2014.
 
  17.
Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  18.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Use Permit No. 142 for a Fitness and Health Center Use for an Approximate 9,610 Square Foot Portion of a Building Located on Lot 1, Block 1, Bethany Corner Addition, Generally Located South of Bethany Drive and East of Greenville Avenue. (CrossfitFx Tx)
 
  19.
Adopt a Resolution Implementing the Water and Sewer Rate Increases Recommended for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 by the Water and Sewer Multi-Year Financial Plan and Rate Design Study.
 
Other Business.
 
  20. Calendar.
 
  21.
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.)
 
  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, January 23, 2015, 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.
Minutes have not been generated.