• Presentation by David Pettit Economic Development. • Discussion on recreation storefront option at 209 Harwood Road in Bedford. • Update on Covid-19 pandemic; impacts, planning, and future considerations. • Follow-up discussion on viability plans for a meeting/entertainment venue(s).
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 Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion.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 1, 2020 work session b) August 3, 2020 special session c) August 10, 2020 work session d) August 11, 2020 regular session e) August 17, 2020 special session 2. Consider a resolution of the City Council of Bedford, Texas authorizing the submission of a HOME Investment Partnership Program grant application to the HOME Homeowners Rehabilitation Program administered by the Community Development and Housing Division of Tarrant County, Texas; and agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under the Tarrant County HOME Investment Partnership Program for program year 2020.
NEW BUSINESS Consider an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; providing for intra-fund and/or intra-departmental transfers; providing for investment of idle funds; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution to ratify the property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2020-2021 City of Bedford Program of Services (Budget).
Consider an ordinance levying taxes for the Tax Year 2020 for the City of Bedford, Texas; establishing the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of ____________ per one hundred dollars valuation; providing for the apportionment of taxes for interest and sinking and for general operating needs; providing penalties and interest for delinquent taxes; and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Northern Tool + Equipment Company, Inc.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with A & M Construction and Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $2,217,876.70, for the SWIFT-20-10 Harwood Road- Hurst City Limits to Bedfordshire Water System Improvements Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing funding, ratifying the expenditure, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to expend funds to Reynolds Asphalt and Gra-Tex Utilities, in the amount of $55,225, for emergency water line and street repairs on Bedford Road due to a major water main break on July 29, 2020.
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 a. Presentation on certain policies adopted by the Bedford Police Department. b. Discussion regarding Generations Park monument signage. c. Report on Phase Next cost estimate. d. Report on efficiency study options and pricing.
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 relative to Park Place Meadow Block 1 Lot 4R1A. ADJOURNMENT
• Presentation by David Pettit Economic Development. • Discussion on recreation storefront option at 209 Harwood Road in Bedford. • Update on Covid-19 pandemic; impacts, planning, and future considerations. • Follow-up discussion on viability plans for a meeting/entertainment venue(s).
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 1, 2020 work session b) August 3, 2020 special session c) August 10, 2020 work session d) August 11, 2020 regular session e) August 17, 2020 special session 2. Consider a resolution of the City Council of Bedford, Texas authorizing the submission of a HOME Investment Partnership Program grant application to the HOME Homeowners Rehabilitation Program administered by the Community Development and Housing Division of Tarrant County, Texas; and agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under the Tarrant County HOME Investment Partnership Program for program year 2020.
NEW BUSINESS Consider an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; providing for intra-fund and/or intra-departmental transfers; providing for investment of idle funds; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution to ratify the property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2020-2021 City of Bedford Program of Services (Budget).
Consider an ordinance levying taxes for the Tax Year 2020 for the City of Bedford, Texas; establishing the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of ____________ per one hundred dollars valuation; providing for the apportionment of taxes for interest and sinking and for general operating needs; providing penalties and interest for delinquent taxes; and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Northern Tool + Equipment Company, Inc.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with A & M Construction and Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $2,217,876.70, for the SWIFT-20-10 Harwood Road- Hurst City Limits to Bedfordshire Water System Improvements Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing funding, ratifying the expenditure, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to expend funds to Reynolds Asphalt and Gra-Tex Utilities, in the amount of $55,225, for emergency water line and street repairs on Bedford Road due to a major water main break on July 29, 2020.
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 a. Presentation on certain policies adopted by the Bedford Police Department. b. Discussion regarding Generations Park monument signage. c. Report on Phase Next cost estimate. d. Report on efficiency study options and pricing.
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 relative to Park Place Meadow Block 1 Lot 4R1A. ADJOURNMENT