AG 2024-08-27City Council
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, August 27, 2024
WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
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 E.
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.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
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.
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A.Consultation with City Attorney regarding Chapter 102 of the Texas Local
Government Code and Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code.
3.Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding Emergency Management.
C.Discussion regarding Workforce Transit.
Emergency Management Memo.pdf
Workforce Transit Memo.pdf
Attachments:
Regular Session
4.Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5.Pledge of Allegiance
6.Citizens’ Appearance
7.Consent Agenda
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: August 13, 2024.
CM 2024-08-13.pdfAttachments:
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, by
amending Article 8-3 “Parking”, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of
Ordinances, by making it unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle at all
times on a segment of Bethel Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Memo.pdf
Exhibit.pdf
Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
C.Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a right of way dedication
all streets, alleys, sidewalks and bridges being now private streets noted
as Blackberry Drive, in favor of the property owner; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Memo.pdf
Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
D.Consider approval to award a Design and Build Emergency Repair
Contract to Knight Erosion Control, Inc., dba KEC Engineering &
Construction, for design and construction of stabilization measures for a
section of streambank along Cottonwood Creek in Andy Brown Central
park, utilizing the Drainage Utility District (DUD) Fund, Fund Balance, in the
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amount of $274,143.99; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
Memo.pdf
Map.pdf
Proposal.pdf
Attachments:
E.Consider approval to award Bid #Q-0824-02 LSP (Life Safety Park)
Storage Expansion, for extension of the vehicle storage building, in the
amount of $139,162.85, to Triton GC, LLC; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Memo.pdf
Bid.pdf
Attachments:
End of Consent Agenda
8.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a distance variance of two
hundred and forty-one (241') feet to St. Ann’s Catholic Parish for a
temporary event, from the 300-foot prohibited requirement, for the
on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages, with an address being 180
Samuel Boulevard; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Memo.pdf
Application.pdf
Layout.pdf
Resolution.pdf
Attachments:
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment on the proposed 2024-25 Budget for the
Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
Memo.pdf
Proposed Budget.pdf
First Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Second Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Attachments:
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2024-25 Municipal
Budget and consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the
budget for the City of Coppell, Texas for the fiscal year of October 1, 2024,
through September 30, 2025; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Memo.pdf
First Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Second Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
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11.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2024-25 tax rate of
$0.462222 and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas levying the ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2024 at $0.462222 on
each one hundred dollars ($100) assessed value of taxable property, on
which $0.392071 is for operations and maintenance and $0.070151 is for
interest and sinking; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Memo.pdf
Graphic.pdf
Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
12.Consider ratification of the vote on the FY 2024-25 annual budget which
results in more revenue from ad valorem taxes than the previous year.
Memo.pdf
Cover Page.pdf
Attachments:
13.City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
14.Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
15.Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A.Report on Metrocrest Services - Councilmember Biju Mathew
16.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
17.Necessary Action from Executive Session
18.Adjournment
________________________
Wes Mays, 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 23rd day of August, 2024, at _____________.
______________________________
Phoebe Stell, Deputy City Secretary
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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 make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
This publication can be made available in alternative formats, such as Braille or large print, by
contacting Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD
1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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