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Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Live Stream at https://www.burlesontx.com/880/Streaming-Video Council Chambers

5:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation - Brian Jacobs, Metroplex Family Church Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

2. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

C. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An "item of community interest" includes the following: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.

3. CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

4. CITIZEN APPEARANCES Other than public hearings and items listed on the posted agenda, citizens in attendance who desire to speak to City Council may speak during this section. Speakers in attendance: Each person will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak and will not be interrupted by City Council or staff. If you would like to speak, please fill out a speaker card and give the completed card to the City Secretary prior to addressing City Council. Speakers not in attendance: Each person must fill out an online speaker card. Online speaker cards will be for items posted on the agenda only and must be submitted 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting. Online speaker cards will be read aloud by the City Secretary at the time the item is presented. Online speaker cards can be found on the city’s website, www.burlesontx.com on the agenda/notices page. Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

5. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

6. GENERAL

A. Consider approval of a resolution declaring the City's intent to withdraw from the restated interlocal cooperative agreement for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority; directing the City Manager to give notice of such intent to the Authority and Member Jurisdictions; authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents related thereto; and declaring an effective date. (Staff Presenter: Casey Davis, Assistant Fire Chief)

B. Consider approval of a minute order with We Build Fun a sole source provider of Miracle products for improvements to Claudia’s Playground in the amount of $399,607.00. (Staff Presenter: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

C. Consider approval of a minute order with Kraftsman, Inc. a sole source provider for improvements to Cindy Park in the amount of $195,091.63. (Staff Presenter: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

D. Consider approval of a resolution determining the costs of certain public improvements to be financed by the Parks at Panchasarp Farms Public Improvement District JC-1; accepting a preliminary service and assessment plan, including proposed assessment rolls; directing the filing of the proposed assessment rolls with the City Secretary to make available for public inspection; calling a public hearing on February 21, 2022, to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property within the district; directing city staff to publish and mail notice of said public hearing; and resolving other matters incident and related thereto. (Staff Presenter: Matt Ribitzki, Deputy City Attorney/Compliance Manager)

7. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding new customer service department projects and the upcoming citizen satisfaction survey. (Staff Presenter: Jesse Elizondo, Director of Customer Service)

B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 stimulus funds. (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Finance Director)

C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed bond program. (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Finance Director)

D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction on elections in 2022. (Staff Presenter: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

8. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REPORTS

9. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting for any posted agenda item, to receive advice from its attorney as permitted by law. Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek the Advice of the City Attorney Pursuant to Section 551.071 Restated and Amended Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Blue Mound, Edgecliff Village, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Haslet, Lakeside, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Westover Hills, Westworth Village, and White Settlement for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority Land Use, Design Standards, and Density in the City's Transit Oriented Development District Creation, Dissolution, and Board Appointment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 Discussion Regarding Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Pursuant to Section 551.072 A 5.79 acre tract near the intersection of Vantage Drive and Cirrus Drive, known as Lot 1R1, Block 7, HighPoint Business Park of Burleson, Burleson, Johnson County, Texas Deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body Pursuant to Section 551.073 Deliberation regarding (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit Pursuant to Sec. 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Commercial or Financial Information Received from or the Offer of a Financial or Other Incentive made to a Business Prospect Seeking to Locate, Stay or Expand in or Near the Territory of the City and with which the City is conducting Economic Development Negotiations Pursuant to Section 551.087 Project Workforce Project Spec Pursuant to Sec. 418.0183(f), deliberation of information related to managing emergencies and disasters including those caused by terroristic acts (must be tape recorded)

Jan 18, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Live Stream at https://www.burlesontx.com/880/Streaming-Video Council Chambers

5:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation - Brian Jacobs, Metroplex Family Church Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

2. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

C. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An "item of community interest" includes the following: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.

3. CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

4. CITIZEN APPEARANCES Other than public hearings and items listed on the posted agenda, citizens in attendance who desire to speak to City Council may speak during this section. Speakers in attendance: Each person will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak and will not be interrupted by City Council or staff. If you would like to speak, please fill out a speaker card and give the completed card to the City Secretary prior to addressing City Council. Speakers not in attendance: Each person must fill out an online speaker card. Online speaker cards will be for items posted on the agenda only and must be submitted 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting. Online speaker cards will be read aloud by the City Secretary at the time the item is presented. Online speaker cards can be found on the city’s website, www.burlesontx.com on the agenda/notices page. Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

5. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

6. GENERAL

A. Consider approval of a resolution declaring the City's intent to withdraw from the restated interlocal cooperative agreement for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority; directing the City Manager to give notice of such intent to the Authority and Member Jurisdictions; authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents related thereto; and declaring an effective date. (Staff Presenter: Casey Davis, Assistant Fire Chief)

B. Consider approval of a minute order with We Build Fun a sole source provider of Miracle products for improvements to Claudia’s Playground in the amount of $399,607.00. (Staff Presenter: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

C. Consider approval of a minute order with Kraftsman, Inc. a sole source provider for improvements to Cindy Park in the amount of $195,091.63. (Staff Presenter: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

D. Consider approval of a resolution determining the costs of certain public improvements to be financed by the Parks at Panchasarp Farms Public Improvement District JC-1; accepting a preliminary service and assessment plan, including proposed assessment rolls; directing the filing of the proposed assessment rolls with the City Secretary to make available for public inspection; calling a public hearing on February 21, 2022, to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property within the district; directing city staff to publish and mail notice of said public hearing; and resolving other matters incident and related thereto. (Staff Presenter: Matt Ribitzki, Deputy City Attorney/Compliance Manager)

7. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding new customer service department projects and the upcoming citizen satisfaction survey. (Staff Presenter: Jesse Elizondo, Director of Customer Service)

B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 stimulus funds. (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Finance Director)

C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed bond program. (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Finance Director)

D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction on elections in 2022. (Staff Presenter: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

8. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REPORTS

9. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting for any posted agenda item, to receive advice from its attorney as permitted by law. Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek the Advice of the City Attorney Pursuant to Section 551.071 Restated and Amended Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Blue Mound, Edgecliff Village, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Haslet, Lakeside, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Westover Hills, Westworth Village, and White Settlement for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority Land Use, Design Standards, and Density in the City's Transit Oriented Development District Creation, Dissolution, and Board Appointment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 Discussion Regarding Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Pursuant to Section 551.072 A 5.79 acre tract near the intersection of Vantage Drive and Cirrus Drive, known as Lot 1R1, Block 7, HighPoint Business Park of Burleson, Burleson, Johnson County, Texas Deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body Pursuant to Section 551.073 Deliberation regarding (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit Pursuant to Sec. 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Commercial or Financial Information Received from or the Offer of a Financial or Other Incentive made to a Business Prospect Seeking to Locate, Stay or Expand in or Near the Territory of the City and with which the City is conducting Economic Development Negotiations Pursuant to Section 551.087 Project Workforce Project Spec Pursuant to Sec. 418.0183(f), deliberation of information related to managing emergencies and disasters including those caused by terroristic acts (must be tape recorded)

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