• Discussion regarding options for the Solid Waste and Recycling Agreements with Republic Services. • Discussion on the capital equipment replacement schedule and subsequent funding strategies. • Follow-up discussion on viability plans for a meeting/entertainment venue(s).
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 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – discussion on the Economic Development Program Agreement with Suns Field Development pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – update on all Economic Development Program agreements pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – evaluation of the Interim City Manager. (Amended Item)
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
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 Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion.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.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) August 24, 2020 regular session 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the current contract with Dr. Sharon Malone, M.D. and Questcare Medical Services to provide medical control services for the City of Bedford’s emergency medical operations in the amount of $67,500 through September 30, 2023.
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Updated Service Credits” in said system on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the City of Bedford; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; providing for participation of the City in the supplemental death benefits fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, to provide certain in-service death benefits for employees of the City and, establishing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Restricted Prior Service Credit” to employees who are members of the system for service previously performed for various other public entities for which they have not received credited service; and establishing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Baker Tilly to perform an efficiency study.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase equipment to enable firefighters and paramedics to respond more safely and efficiently to incidents involving COVID-19, from Stryker Medical as a sole-source vendor, and through the U.S. General Services Administration’s Disaster Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $129,118.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Cultural Commission to paint a mural on the Roy Savage Pool building wall.
Consider a resolution approving the Cultural Commission Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
Consider a resolution approving a Signal Box Art Project to promote arts and culture.
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Updated Service Credits” in said system on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the City of Bedford; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; providing for participation of the City in the supplemental death benefits fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, to provide certain in-service death benefits for employees of the City and, establishing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Restricted Prior Service Credit” to employees who are members of the system for service previously performed for various other public entities for which they have not received credited service; and establishing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with CMJ Engineering, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services in an amount not to exceed $460,190.80.
City Manager/Staff Reports a. Update on Phase Next costs. b. Update on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding.
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 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – discussion on the Economic Development Program Agreement with Suns Field Development pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – update on all Economic Development Program agreements pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – evaluation of the Interim City Manager. (Amended Item)
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.)
Mayor/Council Member Reports
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
• Discussion regarding options for the Solid Waste and Recycling Agreements with Republic Services. • Discussion on the capital equipment replacement schedule and subsequent funding strategies. • Follow-up discussion on viability plans for a meeting/entertainment venue(s).
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 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – discussion on the Economic Development Program Agreement with Suns Field Development pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – update on all Economic Development Program agreements pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – evaluation of the Interim City Manager. (Amended Item)
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
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.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) August 24, 2020 regular session 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the current contract with Dr. Sharon Malone, M.D. and Questcare Medical Services to provide medical control services for the City of Bedford’s emergency medical operations in the amount of $67,500 through September 30, 2023.
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Updated Service Credits” in said system on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the City of Bedford; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; providing for participation of the City in the supplemental death benefits fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, to provide certain in-service death benefits for employees of the City and, establishing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Restricted Prior Service Credit” to employees who are members of the system for service previously performed for various other public entities for which they have not received credited service; and establishing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Baker Tilly to perform an efficiency study.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase equipment to enable firefighters and paramedics to respond more safely and efficiently to incidents involving COVID-19, from Stryker Medical as a sole-source vendor, and through the U.S. General Services Administration’s Disaster Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $129,118.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Cultural Commission to paint a mural on the Roy Savage Pool building wall.
Consider a resolution approving the Cultural Commission Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
Consider a resolution approving a Signal Box Art Project to promote arts and culture.
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Updated Service Credits” in said system on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the City of Bedford; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; providing for participation of the City in the supplemental death benefits fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, to provide certain in-service death benefits for employees of the City and, establishing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Restricted Prior Service Credit” to employees who are members of the system for service previously performed for various other public entities for which they have not received credited service; and establishing an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with CMJ Engineering, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services in an amount not to exceed $460,190.80.
City Manager/Staff Reports a. Update on Phase Next costs. b. Update on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding.
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 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property – Block 2, Lot 1, Bedford Baptist Temple Sub. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – discussion on the Economic Development Program Agreement with Suns Field Development pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations – update on all Economic Development Program agreements pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. *Item requested by Mayor Boyter d) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – evaluation of the Interim City Manager. (Amended Item)
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.)
Mayor/Council Member Reports
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