AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 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 of Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Allen Area Small Business Owners Proclaiming November 28, 2015, as Small Business Saturday.
 
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.]
 
  3.
Approve Minutes of the November 10, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council.
 
  4.
Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, 'Health and Environment', in Order to Amend the Storm Water Management Policy.
 
  5.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Update 2015 Establishing a Guide for Parkland Acquisition and Development in the City of Allen.
 
  6.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase with Ford Audio-Video Through an Interlocal Agreement with TIPS-USA Cooperative Purchasing for Audio Visual Systems for the City Hall Basement Remodel Project in the Amount of $65,859.
 
  7.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of Ammunition, Firearm Training Kits, Less-lethal Munitions, Replacement Parts for Police Issued Duty Weapons, and Miscellaneous Items Related to Firearms and Firearms Training With GT Distributors, Inc. For a Total Amount Not to Exceed $70,391.82.
 
  8.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Annual Contracts to Priority Public Safety for $100,000 and Pursuit Safety, Inc. for $100,000 for the Purchase of Vehicle Equipment and Installation Services for a Total Annual Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00.
 
  9. Motion to Set Saturday, January 16, 2016, as the Date for the Strategic Planning Session with City Council.
 
  10.
Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports.
 
  11.
Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of October 2015.
 
Other Business.
 
  12.
Calendar.
  • November 26-27 - City Facilities Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
  • December 4 - Christmas Tree Lighting, Allen Civic Plaza, 6:30 p.m.
  • December 5 - Rudolph Run, Downtown Allen, 8 a.m.
  • December 6 - Annual Rotary Christmas Parade, Downtown Allen, 2 p.m.
 
  13.
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.)
 
  14.
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, November 20, 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.