Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Report on the Library Satisfaction Survey results. Presentation of the 2015 Annual Report on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative Program.
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Commons. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Orchard.” d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – appointment of the Municipal Court Judge.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM
3. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) March 8, 2016 regular session 7. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-136 “Presumption that owner of vehicle illegally parked same” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not park in areas marked with “No Parking” signs; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with C. Green Scaping, L.P. in the amount of $119,018 for the Miscellaneous Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Bedford Public Works and Central/Ridgewood Drive Project. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cam-Crete Contracting Inc. in the amount of $473,650 for the Concrete Sidewalk, Handicap Ramps/Concrete Street Panels, and Curb and Gutter Reconstruction at Various Locations Project. 10. Consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 16-8 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the purchase of liquid asphalt. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Corporate Floors, Inc. to replace existing flooring and vinyl cove base at the Law Enforcement Center in the amount of $26,140.05. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pyro Shows Incorporated and Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson providing access to Block 2, Lot 1, Texas American Bankshares Addition, in order to stage and execute an outdoor aerial fireworks display.
Employee Service Recognition
Recognition of Parks Crew Leader, Jeff Scott for the City Manager’s Service Award.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bedford, Texas, by repealing Article II “Buildings and Standards Commission,” Article IX “Dangerous and Substandard Buildings,” Article X “Minimum Housing Code” of Chapter 22 “Buildings and Building Regulations,” and replacing it with a new Article II “Buildings and Standards Commission,” Article IX “Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,” Article X “Minimum Housing Code;” making amendments to each of the Articles; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause and an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, by updating fees imposed by the City; containing a savings clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
Consider an ordinance establishing the appointment of a municipal judge for a term to be determined by City Council in accordance with State law; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Farco Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney Library Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco Parks and Recreation Board - Councilmember Sartor Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Gebhart Senior Citizen Liaison - Councilmember Turner
City Manager/Staff Reports
Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Report on the Library Satisfaction Survey results. Presentation of the 2015 Annual Report on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative Program.
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Commons. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Orchard.” d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – appointment of the Municipal Court Judge.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM
3. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) March 8, 2016 regular session 7. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-136 “Presumption that owner of vehicle illegally parked same” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not park in areas marked with “No Parking” signs; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with C. Green Scaping, L.P. in the amount of $119,018 for the Miscellaneous Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Bedford Public Works and Central/Ridgewood Drive Project. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cam-Crete Contracting Inc. in the amount of $473,650 for the Concrete Sidewalk, Handicap Ramps/Concrete Street Panels, and Curb and Gutter Reconstruction at Various Locations Project. 10. Consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 16-8 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the purchase of liquid asphalt. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Corporate Floors, Inc. to replace existing flooring and vinyl cove base at the Law Enforcement Center in the amount of $26,140.05. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pyro Shows Incorporated and Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson providing access to Block 2, Lot 1, Texas American Bankshares Addition, in order to stage and execute an outdoor aerial fireworks display.
Employee Service Recognition
Recognition of Parks Crew Leader, Jeff Scott for the City Manager’s Service Award.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bedford, Texas, by repealing Article II “Buildings and Standards Commission,” Article IX “Dangerous and Substandard Buildings,” Article X “Minimum Housing Code” of Chapter 22 “Buildings and Building Regulations,” and replacing it with a new Article II “Buildings and Standards Commission,” Article IX “Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,” Article X “Minimum Housing Code;” making amendments to each of the Articles; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause and an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, by updating fees imposed by the City; containing a savings clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
Consider an ordinance establishing the appointment of a municipal judge for a term to be determined by City Council in accordance with State law; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Farco Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney Library Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco Parks and Recreation Board - Councilmember Sartor Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Gebhart Senior Citizen Liaison - Councilmember Turner
City Manager/Staff Reports
Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT