AG 2015-08-25
255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT GARY RODEN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG NANCY YINGLING
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 6:00 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting 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.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A.Consultation with City Attorney to seek legal advice concerning the United States
Supreme Court decision in Reed v. City of Gilbert, et al, decided June 19, 2015; and
recent legislation as it relates to municipal ordinances.
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
B.Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Southwestern
Boulevard and east of Freeport Parkway.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Update on the Library Renovation and Expansion Project.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of September as “National Childhood
Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Coppell; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
7.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of September 2015, as “Blood Cancer
Awareness Month;” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
8.
Report by the Economic Development Committee.
9. Citizens’ Appearance
10. Consent Agenda
A.Consider approval of the minutes: August 11, 2015.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the
City of Coppell and Panasonic Corporation of North America, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
C.Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by and between the City of
Coppell and Panasonic Corporation of North America, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
End of Consent Agenda
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2015-16 budget for the Coppell Crime
Control and Prevention District.
12.
Consider approval of the proposed 2015-16 budget for the Coppell Crime Control and
Prevention District.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2015-16 Municipal Budget.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2015-16 tax rate of $0.58400.
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15.
Consider approval to award Texas Multiple Award Schedule proposal to SDB Contracting
Services in the amount of $406,874.95, as budgeted, for the Courts and Lobby Renovation
project and associated ADA required modifications; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any necessary documents.
16. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
17. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
18. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
19. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
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Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 21st day of August, 2015, at _____________.
______________________________
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals makes requests for these services
forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make
arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official at
(972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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