The study session focused on reviewing the proposed 2027 City Council meeting calendar, including the addition of placeholder dates for strategic planning and budget meetings. Council members provided updates on their recent activities as liaisons to boards and outside organizations. Future agenda items were discussed, including a request to remove a previously suggested calendar change, a discussion on placing banners on city poles, refocusing the Code Cares program on its original purpose of assisting residents with code enforcement issues, and a proposal to increase the zoning notification radius to 500 feet. The council also recessed into an executive session to consult with the attorney regarding personnel matters, council duties, and conflict resolution, discuss economic development incentives, and receive an update from the city manager.
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City Council of City of Farmers Branch Meeting Agenda
The City Council meeting agenda includes a study session to review updates on the Valwood Improvement Authority operations, Water and Wastewater Utility Fund status, May 2027 polling location options, police technology including drone and license plate reader implementation, and economic development activities. The regular agenda features various financial and service-related resolutions, such as agreements for budgeting and financial transparency software, maintenance for security cameras and alarm systems, natural gas rate adjustments, and interlocal agreements for health and law enforcement services. Additionally, the Council will consider a purchase for the Drone as a First Responder Program, property conveyance to the City of Lewisville, painting bids for water storage tanks, and event contracts for the 2026 Pickleball World Championships. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss a comprehensive amendment to the Planned Development District No. 80. The meeting also includes an executive session to address personnel matters, legal advice, and economic development incentives.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City of Farmers Branch City Council Meeting Agenda
The City Council meeting agenda includes a study session to review budget adjustments, economic development updates, and financial reports. The regular meeting agenda features consent items such as professional services agreements for bridge evaluations, Christmas lighting installation and maintenance, intersection improvements, landscape maintenance with TxDOT, and the purchase of fleet vehicles. Regular agenda items include an ordinance update for the Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District, medical plan administration services, pharmacy benefit manager agreements, establishing a legislative platform, and discussions regarding legal services and in-house staff attorney positions. An executive session is also scheduled for personnel deliberations concerning the City Attorney.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
City of Farmers Branch City Council Action Meeting Minutes
The meeting encompassed a variety of municipal business, including end-of-year budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, updates on economic development activities, and reviews of financial reports and grant portfolio status. Key actions included the approval of several service and construction agreements, such as medical and pharmacy plan administration, Christmas lighting installation, bridge evaluations, and intersection improvements at Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway. The Council adopted an ordinance regarding oversized vehicle parking regulations in residential areas, approved the annual update for the Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District, and established the city's legislative platform for the upcoming session. Discussions were also conducted regarding legal services.
