2019_02.11 CC Agenda - Special
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING | FEBRUARY 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
NOTE: Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, City Council reserves the right to adjourn into
Executive Session at any time during the Work Session or the Regular Session to discuss posted Executive
Session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Presentation by Andrew Friedman of SAMCO Capital Markets, the City’s financial advisor,
regarding the authority of a City to issue various bonds and the considerations related to different
types of indebtedness
B. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Citizen Charter Study Committee
recommendations for possible charter amendments
C. Discussion regarding proposed contracts to purchase potable water from the City of Arlington and
to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Kennedale water and sewer systems to the City
of Arlington
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council may meet in Closed Session at any time during the Work Session or the Regular Session,
pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any
matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may
conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda and legal issues
regarding the Open Meetings Act.
A. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding proposed contracts to purchase potable water from
the City of Arlington and to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Kennedale water and
sewer systems to the City of Arlington
B. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding Resolutions of Support for applications to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Housing Credit Program
C. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding erosion along Winding Creek
D. Discuss pending legal matters regarding Ron Sturgeon vs. City of Kennedale
E. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding City funding for EDC property known as Block 1 Lot
1A2, Harris Corporation Addition
IV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
V. REGULAR SESSION
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Ordinance 658 calling a Charter Amendment Special Election for May 4,
2019
B. Discuss and consider Resolution 543, a Resolution of Support for an application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2019 Housing Credit Program by OM
Housing, LLC to partially finance the mixed-use development of The Village at Hammack Creek,
located at the northeast corner of East Kennedale Parkway and Kennedale Sublett Road
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending meetings. This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible
parking spaces are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight (48) hours
prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 817-985-2104 or (TTY) 1-800-735-2989.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of the February 11, 2019 Kennedale City Council agenda was posted on the bulletin board next to the
main entrance of City Hall (405 Municipal Drive; Kennedale, TX 76060), in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times; and that said agenda was posted at least seventy -two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting,
in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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LESLIE GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY