Duncanville, Texas City Council Regular Meeting for September 7, 2021

AGENDA https://bit.ly/3jXdGvV

WORK SESSION / BRIEFING

00:01:31 1. DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS

2. BRIEFINGS / PRESENTATIONS

00:06:48 A. Discuss Annual City Council Calendar. https://bit.ly/3l2A6LD

00:09:00 B.Discussion of the outstanding bond debt for Duncanville. https://bit.ly/3hdEK8s

00:15:16 C. Presentation on the application and benefits of Small Area Plans and Special Zoning Districts for Land Use and Economic Development along with discussion on the “Ladd” Property. https://bit.ly/3hd8lz0

03:01:15 EXECUTIVE SESSION (Takes place after the Regular Session.)

1. “City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) and (2) of Texas Gov’t Code to seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning pending litigation and claim regarding the following matters:

City of Duncanville v. Heirs and unknown Heirs of Property located adjacent and contiguous purported West Magnolia Street;
Code compliance and possible legal action for property located at 507 Longworth, Duncanville, Texas;
Code compliance and possible legal action for property located at 518 Trail Ridge, Duncanville, Texas;
Code compliance and possible legal action for property located at 338 W. Vineyard Rd. Duncanville, Texas; and
To seek legal advice concerning the provisions of Sections 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4 of the Duncanville Code of Ordinances.” https://bit.ly/3nfHXrJ

REGULAR SESSION

00:58:08 CALL TO ORDER (no sound )

00:59:00 INVOCATION - Pastor Chris Gutierrez

01:00:21 PLEDGES

1. REPORTS

01:00:58 A. Mayor's Report

01:02:21 Recognition of Champion of the City

01:06:00 B. Councilmembers' Reports

01:11:16 C. City Manager's Report

2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

01:12:22 A. Recognition of Keep Duncanville Beautiful Fall 2021 Curb Appeal Residential Properties. https://bit.ly/2X24WeO

01:15:00 3. CITIZENS' INPUT

01:29:31 4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to dispose of various tech equipment which was acquired as a result of a landlord lien foreclosure. https://bit.ly/3yTIDpc

B. Consider a Resolution approving the terms and conditions of Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) lnterlocal Agreement with Dallas County to coordinate the planning and implementation of a Hazardous Waste Collection Program, from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, for a cost not to exceed $55,264.00. https://bit.ly/3hxmozB

01:51:43 C. (Moved to Individual Consideration) Consider a Resolution approving the terms and conditions of an Interlocal Agreement between the State of Minnesota, providing for a Cooperative Purchasing Program for goods and services; designating the City Manager as the official representative of the City of Duncanville relating to the program. https://bit.ly/3DYdYe8

02:01:46 D. (Moved to Individual Consideration) Consider a Resolution authorizing an appropriation of $658,196.22 for a contingency equaling ten (10) percent of the original contract price of IFB 21-0002, Reconstruction of East Danieldale Road and Subsurface Utility Improvements; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a change order not to exceed $90,000.00; and, providing for an effective date. https://bit.ly/3zWvBsi

E. Consider a Resolution authorizing the receipt of a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), to be administered by the City of Dallas, to provide funding for the Police Department, to purchase a service agreement for three additional years for the five currently owned GPS trackers, police bicycles and other related equipment, with a total grant value of $9,671.91. https://bit.ly/3tpY8np

01:31:20 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

01:31:46 A. Consider an Ordinance granting to Atmos Energy Corporation, a Texas and Virginia Corporation, its successors and assigns, a franchise to construct, maintain and operate pipelines and equipment in the City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas, for the transportation, delivery, sale, and distribution of gas in, out of, and through said city for all purposes; providing for the payment of a fee or charge for the use of the public rights-of-ways; and providing that such fee shall be in lieu of other fees and charges, excepting ad valorem taxes; and repealing all previous gas franchise ordinances. https://bit.ly/3jRAMEf

01:43:27 B. Consider a Resolution nominating a candidate for Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). https://bit.ly/3zZenKL

01:49:08 C. Consider a Resolution of appointing _________ as a member to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation (NCTHFC) for a term of ____ ( ) years. https://bit.ly/2YugjwS

01:51:32 D. Take any necessary action as a result of the Executive Session.

6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS

02:18:43 A. Receive the Monthly Financial Report as of July 31, 2021. https://bit.ly/3l8ku9g

02:36:02 B. Receive the Library Quarterly Report.

02:46:16 C. Receive the Public Works Department Quarterly Report.

ADJOURNMENT