• Presentation on the 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization Program. • Report on Fire Department activities for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 1, Lot 1, Bedford School Addition. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, receive an update on economic development negotiations related to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989 H Block A Lot 4B 1. d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – Interim City Manager contract.
Call to Order/General Comments
INVOCATION (Reverend Balaji Boyalla “Father B,” St. Michaels Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Employee Service Recognition
Recognition of the City of Bedford’s 23rd Consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum, a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
(Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 3. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 4, 2020 work session b) February 11, 2020 regular meeting 4. Consider an order cancelling the May 2, 2020 general election and declaring unopposed candidates for City Council Place 4 and Place 6 be elected to the office in accordance with provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 2, Texas Election Code.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Minnie V. Wesbee, 1503 Tennis Drive Apt 208, Bedford, TX 76022 – Requested to speak to Council regarding: City not picking up stray cats, little being done about vehicles not inspected driving around, and why no development like Euless.
NEW BUSINESS Consider a resolution accepting the report from the independent auditor and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC), in an amount not to exceed $650,500, from Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, through the Tarrant County Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Don Smith Concrete, LLC, in the amount of $391,252.50, for the 2020 Concrete Sidewalk, Accessibility Ramps, Concrete Street Panels, Driveway and Curb and Gutter Reconstruction at Various Locations Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, in the amount of $1,091,420, for the 2020 Street Mill and Overlay at Various Locations Project.
Consider a resolution recommending award of a construction contract for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Project No. B-19-UC-48-0001-12-5, to McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for the Bedford Court East Paving Improvements (Brown Trail to Hurst City Limits) in the amount of $489,349, of which the City of Bedford’s obligation is $323,519.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to expend funds and enter into the first amendment to the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County, approved on January 28, 2020, for street improvements to include Harwood Road from Oak Valley Drive to 500 feet west.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for reimbursement, up to $100,000, of the City of Bedford’s costs for the roadway improvements on Cheek-Sparger Road at Woodpark Lane/Heritage Avenue.
Mayor/Council Member Reports a) Report on Phase Next branding b) Report on arts and entertainment facility at the Old Bedford School
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board Beautification Commission Community Affairs Commission Cultural Commission Economic Development Foundation Library Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Board Teen Court Advisory Board Senior Center Representative
City Manager/Staff Reports
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
To convene in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, receive an update on economic development negotiations related to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989 H Block A Lot 4B 1. d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – Interim City Manager contract. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT
• Presentation on the 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization Program. • Report on Fire Department activities for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 1, Lot 1, Bedford School Addition. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, receive an update on economic development negotiations related to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989 H Block A Lot 4B 1. d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – Interim City Manager contract.
Call to Order/General Comments
INVOCATION (Reverend Balaji Boyalla “Father B,” St. Michaels Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Employee Service Recognition
Recognition of the City of Bedford’s 23rd Consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum, a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
(Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 3. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 4, 2020 work session b) February 11, 2020 regular meeting 4. Consider an order cancelling the May 2, 2020 general election and declaring unopposed candidates for City Council Place 4 and Place 6 be elected to the office in accordance with provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 2, Texas Election Code.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Minnie V. Wesbee, 1503 Tennis Drive Apt 208, Bedford, TX 76022 – Requested to speak to Council regarding: City not picking up stray cats, little being done about vehicles not inspected driving around, and why no development like Euless.
NEW BUSINESS Consider a resolution accepting the report from the independent auditor and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC), in an amount not to exceed $650,500, from Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, through the Tarrant County Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Don Smith Concrete, LLC, in the amount of $391,252.50, for the 2020 Concrete Sidewalk, Accessibility Ramps, Concrete Street Panels, Driveway and Curb and Gutter Reconstruction at Various Locations Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, in the amount of $1,091,420, for the 2020 Street Mill and Overlay at Various Locations Project.
Consider a resolution recommending award of a construction contract for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Project No. B-19-UC-48-0001-12-5, to McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for the Bedford Court East Paving Improvements (Brown Trail to Hurst City Limits) in the amount of $489,349, of which the City of Bedford’s obligation is $323,519.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to expend funds and enter into the first amendment to the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County, approved on January 28, 2020, for street improvements to include Harwood Road from Oak Valley Drive to 500 feet west.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for reimbursement, up to $100,000, of the City of Bedford’s costs for the roadway improvements on Cheek-Sparger Road at Woodpark Lane/Heritage Avenue.
Mayor/Council Member Reports a) Report on Phase Next branding b) Report on arts and entertainment facility at the Old Bedford School
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board Beautification Commission Community Affairs Commission Cultural Commission Economic Development Foundation Library Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Board Teen Court Advisory Board Senior Center Representative
City Manager/Staff Reports
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
To convene in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Abstract 1607 Tract 11e01 William Wallace Survey. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, receive an update on economic development negotiations related to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989 H Block A Lot 4B 1. d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – Interim City Manager contract. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT