AG 2024-09-24City Council
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Council Chambers7:30 PMTuesday, September 24, 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 7:30 p.m. for Regular Session, and Executive Session and Work Session will
follow immediately thereafter. The meeting will 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:
Regular Session
1.Call to Order
2.Invocation 7:30 p.m.
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3.Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations
4.Presentation of a Proclamation designating September 24, 2024, as
“Chiaka Ogbogu Day”.
5.Citizens’ Appearance
6.Consent Agenda
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: September 10, 2024.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2023-1599,
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas
County Health and Human Services for mosquito spraying; in an amount
not to exceed $54,000.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of the renewal of the Dallas County Health and Human
Services Interlocal Government Agreement, effective October 1, 2024,
through September 30, 2025; in the amount of $3,131.00; as budgeted in
FY 24-25; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of renewal of a Regulatory Services Agreement with
Trinity River Authority, for services related to monitoring industrial uses of
the City Sanitary Sewer System, in the amount of $9,500.00; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
reappointing a Presiding Municipal Judge of the Coppell Municipal Court
of Record No. 1 of the City of Coppell, Texas; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engagement agreement.
G.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
reappointing Alternate Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court of Record
No. 1 of the City of Coppell; authorizing the City Manager to execute an
engagement agreement.
H.Consider approval of the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025.
I.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College, to
facilitate “Growing in Cultural Agility” Learning Sessions for all City
employees, in the amount of $48,000, as budgeted in the General Fund
Employee Experience Department; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J.Consider approval of renewing with United Medical Resources (UMR), for
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third party administrative services to administer the City’s medical and
prescription drug plans, in the amount of $190,339.00, as budgeted in the
Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
K.Consider approval of renewing with Tokio Marine HCC, for Organ and
Tissue Transplant coverage for eligible City of Coppell employees and
retirees, in the amount of $74,081.00, as budgeted in the Self-funded
Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
L.Consider approval of the renewal contract with Mutual of Omaha, for Life,
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability and
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance, in the amount of $264,821 as
budgeted in FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
M.Consider approval of renewing with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
through SA Benefit Services for medical stop loss insurance, in the amount
of $462,479.00, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
End of Consent Agenda
7.Consider voting for a candidate to Places 11 - 14 to the Board of Trustees
to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP); and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and complete the ballot.
8.City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
9.Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
10.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
11.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 and special legal counsel, regarding City of
Coppell, et. al. vs. Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
B.Seek legal advice from City Attorney regarding administrative matters at
city facilities.
12.Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A.Discussion of Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10-6.2.1 - Order of business,
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Citizens Appearance.
B. Discussion regarding ordinance updates: Chapter 12, Section 31-3
(Off-street loading space, all districts); Chapter 12, Section 31-6 (Parking
requirements based on use); Chapter 12, Section 12-31-7 (Rules for
computing number of parking spaces); Chapter 12, Section 12-29-6
(Nonconforming Signs).
Regular Session
13. Necessary Action from Executive Session
4. A urnment
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 Coppel exas on this 20th day of September, 2024, at c:7?:00p4,4 .
Ashley Ow , C 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 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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