City Council Regular Meeting

AGENDA CITY OF ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ALLEN CITY HALL 305 CENTURY PARKWAY ALLEN, TEXAS 75013 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Recognition. 3.1 Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor. Under My Umbrella Month 4. Citizens' Comments. [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.] 5. Consent Agenda. [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.] 5.1 Approve minutes of the August 27, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 5.2 Adopt an Ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2024 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing. 5.3 Adopt a Resolution designating The Allen American and The Dallas Morning News as the official newspapers of the City of Allen for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 5.4 Adopt a Resolution nominating Veronica Yost for election to the Board of Directors for the Collin Central Appraisal District. 5.5 Adopt a Resolution Making Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms on the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors. 5.6 Adopt a Resolution Making Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms on the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board of Directors.  5.7 Adopt a Resolution Making Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms on the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Board of Directors. 5.8 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements between the Cities of Allen and Plano with Texas Health Plano and the Cities of Parker and Lucas for continued use of the Joint Radio Communications System owned by the Cities of Allen and Plano. 5.9 Accept required certification from the Collin Central Appraisal District Office of the 2024 Tax Year Appraisal Roll. 5.10 Authorize the annual purchase of alcoholic beverages through FinTech.net for retail sale at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek for $235,000. 5.11 Authorize the annual purchase of Food and Beverage products from Ben E. Keith used for resale at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, and The Courses at Watters Creek for $519,000. 5.12 Authorize the annual purchase of alcoholic beverages from Andrews Distributing used for resale at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek for $153,716. 6. Regular Agenda. 6.1 Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget as required by Article IV, Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter and adopt an Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, and approving the 2025- 2029 Capital Improvement Program. 6.2 Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Tax Rate and adopt an Ordinance setting the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. 6.3 Adopt a Resolution establishing rates and fees for commercial and residential solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste services. 6.4 Adopt a Resolution establishing commercial and residential water and sewer rates. 6.5 Appoint to fill expiring terms and vacancies on the following Boards, Commissions, Committees and Corporations: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board, Community Development Corporation Board, Community Engagement Advisory Board, Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, Downtown Design Review Board, Keep Allen Beautiful Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Public Art Committee. 6.6 Confirm the appointment of a Councilmember as Council Liaison to the Keep Allen Beautiful Board as nominated by Mayor Brooks. 7. Other Business. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]  7.1 Calendar. 7.2 Items of Interest. 8. Executive Session (As needed). Legal, Section 551.071. As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda 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. (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.) 8.1 Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code regarding Personnel to Discuss: Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards Commission, Community Development Corporation, Downtown Design Review Board, Economic Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission. 8.2 Reconvene and consider action on items resulting from Executive Session. 9. Adjournment. This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ________________________________ Shelley B. George, City Secretary Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.