(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to an agreement with Fort Bend County for the Elections Administrator to conduct the City of Stafford’s Special Election to fill a vacancy on the City Council. (b) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, providing for the holding of a Special Election to be held on November 2, 2010, for the purpose of electing one (1) Councilmember to fill a vacancy on the City Council for the remainder of an unexpired term; and providing details relating to the holding of such election. (c) Discussion of setting date and time for Candidates’ Forum. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2(a) - 2c).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Centre and Civic Center including report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (b) Opening bids for painting of the interior public areas of the Stafford Centre. (c) Discussion of bids received for janitorial services for the Stafford Centre. (d) Discussion of bids received for janitorial services for the Stafford Civic Center. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(d).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas suspending the August 8, 2010 effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance electing for the City to make current service and prior service contributions to the City’s account in the municipal accumulation fund to the Texas Municipal Retirement System at the actuarially determined rate of total employee compensation. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, adopting Amendment No. 4 to the budget of the City of Stafford, Texas, for the 2009-2010 fiscal year; allocating unappropriated funds; providing detailed line item increases or decreases; providing for severability; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6(a).
(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to purchase three patrol cars to replace three marked patrol units. (b) Discussion of request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police to update Digital Video Room and purchase Device Seizure Program with subscription. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 7(a) – 7(b).
(a) Discussion of request by Carolyn Entricht to implement the new redesigned website. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Discussion of request by Court Director for approval to attend The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center Disaster & Emergency Preparedness conference on August 13, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (b) Request by Television Director to attend the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in Dallas on July 29-30, 2010. (c) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for approval and ratification for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated July 14, 2010. (d) Request by Councilman Guerra to attend the Texas Municipal League Region 14 Fall Meeting on August 20 -21, 2010 in Galveston, Texas.
12. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney-client privilege/relationship; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road Project; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford. 13. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session. 14. Adjournment.
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to an agreement with Fort Bend County for the Elections Administrator to conduct the City of Stafford’s Special Election to fill a vacancy on the City Council. (b) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, providing for the holding of a Special Election to be held on November 2, 2010, for the purpose of electing one (1) Councilmember to fill a vacancy on the City Council for the remainder of an unexpired term; and providing details relating to the holding of such election. (c) Discussion of setting date and time for Candidates’ Forum. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2(a) - 2c).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Centre and Civic Center including report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (b) Opening bids for painting of the interior public areas of the Stafford Centre. (c) Discussion of bids received for janitorial services for the Stafford Centre. (d) Discussion of bids received for janitorial services for the Stafford Civic Center. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3(a) – 3(d).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas suspending the August 8, 2010 effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance electing for the City to make current service and prior service contributions to the City’s account in the municipal accumulation fund to the Texas Municipal Retirement System at the actuarially determined rate of total employee compensation. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, adopting Amendment No. 4 to the budget of the City of Stafford, Texas, for the 2009-2010 fiscal year; allocating unappropriated funds; providing detailed line item increases or decreases; providing for severability; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6(a).
(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to purchase three patrol cars to replace three marked patrol units. (b) Discussion of request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police to update Digital Video Room and purchase Device Seizure Program with subscription. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 7(a) – 7(b).
(a) Discussion of request by Carolyn Entricht to implement the new redesigned website. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Discussion of request by Court Director for approval to attend The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center Disaster & Emergency Preparedness conference on August 13, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (b) Request by Television Director to attend the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in Dallas on July 29-30, 2010. (c) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for approval and ratification for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated July 14, 2010. (d) Request by Councilman Guerra to attend the Texas Municipal League Region 14 Fall Meeting on August 20 -21, 2010 in Galveston, Texas.
12. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney-client privilege/relationship; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road Project; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford. 13. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session. 14. Adjournment.