2007_01.11 CC Agenda
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas 76060
AGENDA
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 11, 2007
405 MUNICIPAL DR. – KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
WORK SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 6:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
I.WORK SESSION – 5:30 PM
Discussion will take place on the following items:
1. Issuance of new debt to finance future street projects and new public safety facility
(C.O. vs G.O.).
2. City Mission Statement.
3. Any item on the agenda, if needed.
II. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM
1. The City Council will meet in closed 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
on any item posted on the agenda and legal issues regarding amortization of
nonconforming uses; weight permits on Dick Price Road; regulation of sexually
oriented businesses; and litigation, settlement offers, and/or claims regarding the
following matters:
a. H&A Land Corporation, d/b/a Showtime Cabaret v. City of Kennedale; Cause
No. 402-CV-0458-Y (Dreamer’s)
b. H&A Land Corporation, d/b/a/ Showtime Cabaret v. City of Kennedale; Cause
No. 4:05-CV-210-Y (Showtime)
c. Doyle Lee Shastid, Jr. v. City of Kennedale; Cause No. 096-216918-06.
d. City of Kennedale v. Log Cabin; Cause No. 342-218988-06.
e. City initiated zoning.
f.Discussion regarding Doe v. Tangipahoa Parish School Board (5th Cir.
December 1, 2006).
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II. EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUED
2. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee,
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
a. City Manager
3. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property.
III. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 PM
IV. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. To receive citizen’s comments regarding projects to be funded under the Community
Development Block Grant program. This grant program is generally limited to street,
drainage, water or sewer improvements within the approved target area for the
benefit of low to moderate-income neighborhoods. Projects will be identified for the
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33 Year CDBG with an estimated annual cost of $90,000 to $120,000.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are considered to be routine and self-explanatory by the Council and
will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember requests that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and
be considered, in sequence, as a routine agenda item.
1. Approval of minutes: regular meeting dated December 14, 2006.
2. Approval of Resolution No. 221 establishing the dwelling unit fee to be used in
calculating the amount of cash payment in lieu of park dedication.
3. Approval of contract with MCCi for Laserfische Software to provide document
imaging and recording.
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4. Approval of project to be constructed and pledge of funds for 33 Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project with Tarrant County.
5. Approval to authorize purchase of dump truck through Purchase Buy Board.
VIII. REGULAR ITEMS
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 355 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery
of “City of Kennedale, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007”;
Securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax,
approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related
thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and
providing for an immediate effective date.
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VIII. REGULAR ITEMS CONTINUED
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 356 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery
of “City of Kennedale, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2007”; Securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an
annual ad valorem tax and a pledge of surplus revenues of the City’s waterworks and
sanitary sewer system; approving and authorizing the executive of all instruments and
procedures related thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar
agreement; and providing for an immediate effective date.
8. Discussion and Consideration of a mission statement for the City of Kennedale.
IX. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda
may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting.
X. STAFF REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager Report
XI. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
2. Council Reports/Announcements
XII. ADJOURNMENT