City Council - Regular Meeting

Dallas County

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Farmers Branch, TX
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

27 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.)•Item A

CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item B

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.1

26-538 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.2

26-536 Receive an update from the Valwood Improvement Authority related to its current operations, budget, financial outlook, services, capital projects, strategic priorities, measurable outcomes, and future initiatives, including opportunities to strengthen coordination with the City and advance shared economic development and community goals.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.3

26-620 Receive an update regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.4

26-633 Receive a presentation regarding polling location options for the May 2027 City election.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.5

26-547 Receive a presentation on police technology, including Automated License Plate Readers and Drones as First Responders.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.6

26-580 Provide a third-quarter update on Economic Development activities.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.7

26-539 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS•Item C.8

26-576 Review and discuss future agenda items.

EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item D.1

26-621

The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney) and Section 551.074 (Personnel) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney, to discuss and deliberate on the evaluation, duties, and discipline of Councilmembers and the evaluation and processing of complaints under the City's Code of Ethics.

EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item D.2

26-622

The City Council will convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding disciplinary action involving the Councilmember for District 4.

EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item D.3

26-653

The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2026.012.

CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)•Item E

CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE•Item F

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CEREMONIAL ITEMS•Item G.1

26-550 Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October 2026 as "Fire Prevention Month" in Farmers Branch.

ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST•Item H

ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

PUBLIC COMMENTS•Item I

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.1

26-577 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action.

- September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting - September 17, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting - September 29, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.2

R2026-121 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-121 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend a three-year agreement for licensing, maintenance, support, and cloud hosting services for the City's budgeting and financial transparency system in an amount not to exceed $257,587; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.3

R2026-119 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-119 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement with Mobile Communications America, Inc. for the renewal of maintenance and support services for the City's security cameras, access control, and alarm systems, in an amount not to exceed $160,000; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.4

R2026-123 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-123 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.5

R2026-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-124 reaffirming the annual renewal for an enterprise work management and collaboration platform in an amount not to exceed $50,000; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.6

R2026-125 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-125 reaffirming the annual renewal for municipal court software maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $61,000, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend the agreement; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.7

R2026-128 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-128 approving an Interlocal Agreement for coordinated health services with Dallas County Health and Human Services; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.8

R2026-126 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-126 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement for the annual renewal of maintenance and support for the City's Enterprise Resource Planning system, Human Resources system, and Development Services system, in an amount not to exceed $196,000; and take appropriate action.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item J.9