Item 2. Candidates' Forum (Part 1 of 2)
(a) Discussion of Candidates Forum scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Civic Center. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Item 7. Linebarger Contract (Part 1 of 2)
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, extending the term of the contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P. for the collection of fines and fees on behalf of the City for an additional one year period. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Item 3. Set public hearing on smoking
(a) Discussion of setting date for Public Hearing to discuss prohibiting smoking in restaurants and other public facilities in the City. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre including: (a) Approval for City’s funding of Stafford Municipal School District Athletic Booster Club Banquet on May 4, 2012, as recommended by the Stafford Centre Committee in the amount of $2,231.00. (b) Report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) and (b).
Item 5. Texas Forest Service Grant
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, accepting a grant in the amount of $7,174.76 from the Texas Forest Service to be used for reimbursement for the purchase of personal protection equipment for the Fire Department. (b) Consideration of approrpiate action on Item ( a).
(a) Discussion of request by Court Director to purchase a ticket writer for the Permit Department. (b) Discussion of request for authorization for Code Enforcement Officers to write tickets for code violations using a ticket writer. (c) Discussion of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stafford, Texas, adding a new Section 1-15 “Enforcement” in Chapter 1 “General Provisions” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances to allow for the enforcement of municipal ordinances by employees of the Building Official and Zoning Administrator; repealing all ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the City of Stafford's Investment Policy for 2012-2013. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, adopting Amendment No. 3 to the budget of the City of Stafford, Texas, for the 2011-2012 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 (a).
(a) Discussion of request by Television Director to purchase a new remote switcher. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (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) Approval of request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated April 11, 2012. (b) Request by Court Director for Deputy Court Clerk to attend an education seminar sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center on July 9-12, 2012, in Austin, Texas.
Item 2. Candidates' Forum (Part 1 of 2)
(a) Discussion of Candidates Forum scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Civic Center. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Item 7. Linebarger Contract (Part 1 of 2)
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, extending the term of the contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P. for the collection of fines and fees on behalf of the City for an additional one year period. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Item 3. Set public hearing on smoking
(a) Discussion of setting date for Public Hearing to discuss prohibiting smoking in restaurants and other public facilities in the City. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre including: (a) Approval for City’s funding of Stafford Municipal School District Athletic Booster Club Banquet on May 4, 2012, as recommended by the Stafford Centre Committee in the amount of $2,231.00. (b) Report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) and (b).
Item 5. Texas Forest Service Grant
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, accepting a grant in the amount of $7,174.76 from the Texas Forest Service to be used for reimbursement for the purchase of personal protection equipment for the Fire Department. (b) Consideration of approrpiate action on Item ( a).
(a) Discussion of request by Court Director to purchase a ticket writer for the Permit Department. (b) Discussion of request for authorization for Code Enforcement Officers to write tickets for code violations using a ticket writer. (c) Discussion of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stafford, Texas, adding a new Section 1-15 “Enforcement” in Chapter 1 “General Provisions” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances to allow for the enforcement of municipal ordinances by employees of the Building Official and Zoning Administrator; repealing all ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the City of Stafford's Investment Policy for 2012-2013. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, adopting Amendment No. 3 to the budget of the City of Stafford, Texas, for the 2011-2012 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 (a).
(a) Discussion of request by Television Director to purchase a new remote switcher. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (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) Approval of request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated April 11, 2012. (b) Request by Court Director for Deputy Court Clerk to attend an education seminar sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center on July 9-12, 2012, in Austin, Texas.