• Presentation and discussion on a business assistance task force. • Provide information to Council on performing an overall efficiency assessment. • Update on the Phase Next project, including revised branding concepts for Generations Park and CNTR and incorporating the City’s history into the project. • Review options for re-opening the Bedford Public Library.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) June 2, 2020 work session b) June 9, 2020 regular session
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Presentation of Texas Municipal Library Directors Association Excellence in Libraries Award.
NEW BUSINESS Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to lease replacement public safety laptop computers and related accessories for the Fire Department through CDW-G/VAR Technology Finance, a cooperative contract vendor with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to lease replacement public safety laptop computers and related accessories for the Police Department and Neigborhood Services Division through Dell Financial Services, a cooperative contract vendor with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Mayor/Council Member Reports
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a. Stacey MacDonald, 2608 Willow Bend, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Request to speak to Council to request code change to an existing code.
Review options for re-opening the Bedford Public Library.
City Manager/Staff Reports a. COVID-19 update to discuss the progress of the City as it works to achieve its goals of Life Safety, Continuance of Services, and Fiscal Sustainability.
EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. c) Pursuant to Section 551.0087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR1A and Bedford Plz Addition 1989H Blk A Lot 4B1.
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 and discussion on a business assistance task force. • Provide information to Council on performing an overall efficiency assessment. • Update on the Phase Next project, including revised branding concepts for Generations Park and CNTR and incorporating the City’s history into the project. • Review options for re-opening the Bedford Public Library.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) June 2, 2020 work session b) June 9, 2020 regular session
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Presentation of Texas Municipal Library Directors Association Excellence in Libraries Award.
NEW BUSINESS Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to lease replacement public safety laptop computers and related accessories for the Fire Department through CDW-G/VAR Technology Finance, a cooperative contract vendor with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to lease replacement public safety laptop computers and related accessories for the Police Department and Neigborhood Services Division through Dell Financial Services, a cooperative contract vendor with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Mayor/Council Member Reports
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a. Stacey MacDonald, 2608 Willow Bend, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Request to speak to Council to request code change to an existing code.
Review options for re-opening the Bedford Public Library.
City Manager/Staff Reports a. COVID-19 update to discuss the progress of the City as it works to achieve its goals of Life Safety, Continuance of Services, and Fiscal Sustainability.
EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. b) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. c) Pursuant to Section 551.0087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Plaza Center Addition Lot AR1A and Bedford Plz Addition 1989H Blk A Lot 4B1.
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