(a) Discussion of request from Congressman Al Green to use suites at the Stafford Centre on Saturday, May 17, 2014, for a Congressional Art Competition reception. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre and Civic Center including: (a) Report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (b) Ten Year Anniversary Celebration of the Stafford Centre. (c) Plans for 2014 Independence Day celebration. (d) Stafford Centre Consent Agenda regarding items pertaining to the Stafford Centre (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). i. Approval of the City's co-sponsorship of the Stafford Municipal School District Athletic Booster Club's Annual Award Banquet on May 8, 2014 in the amount of $1,931.00. ii. Approval of the City's co-sponsorship of Fort Bend Women's Center "Girlfriend's Giggle" on February 4 & 5, 2015 in the amount of $2,342.00. iii. Approval of the City's contribution towards the marketing of Fort Bend Theatre's "Les Miserables" not to exceed $15,000.00. iv. Approval for three-year extension of contract with the Go Texas Regular City Council Meeting May 7, 2014 Metro Houston Livestock Committee for use of the Stafford Centre at the same discount and price offered before. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3.(a) – 3.(d).
(a) Discussion of applications received from banks, credit unions and savings associations to serve as the depository for the City and maintain custody of certain funds of the City for a period of three years beginning on June 1, 2014, including recommendation from Finance Director. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Update and discussion of Stafford Economic Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(a).
(a) Discussion of transferring Technical Library funds to Stafford Municipal School District Margaret Havens Library. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
(a) Discussion of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, restating Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-12 entitled General Penalty for Violations of Code; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict with this Ordinance; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Report by Councilman Willis and discussion of progress of Interlocal Agreement with Stafford Municipal School District for joint use of facilities and City sponsorship of youth programs. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
(a) Discussion of acceptance of grant through the State Homeland Security Grant Program in the amount of $49,690.00 with no match from the City for Automatic License Plate Readers, software and server including approval for City to make the purchase and be reimbursed once proof of purchase been submitted.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Police Department including: (a) Request to purchase 2014 Ford Interceptor SUV to replace vehicle which was involved in an accident and was a total loss. (b) Request to purchase equipment for the School Resource Officers marked patrol units to be purchased from School Safety Funds consisting of three in-car video systems with installation and three Kustom Radar units. (c) Request to purchase equipment for the Distracted Driver Program with funds from the State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant consisting of two Drunk Busters pedal karts, goggles, a box trailer with decals, traffic cones and other equipment for program. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 10.(a) - 10.(c).
(a) Discussion of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the purchase of a Model Year 2000 Gradeall 4100 from the City of Missouri City, Texas in the amount of $40,000.00 (b) Discussion of declaring City of Stafford's 1990 model Gradeall as surplus. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 11.(a) and 11.(b).
(a) Discussion of renewal of City's member service fees in the Texas Municipal League for the period July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 12.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Request for a $25.00 a month pay increase for police officer who has successfully completed the Field Training Officer Certification effective June 1, 2014. (b) Approval of revised 2014 Budget Workshop Calendar for joint meetings with the Board of Trustees of SMSD. (c) Reconsideration of City Council action to close the Municipal Pool on Monday, Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, and for the pool to be open on that date pending action by the SMSD Board of Trustees to reinstate Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, from a school makeup day to a school holiday. (d) Request by the 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 April 28, 2014. (e) Request for two Building Permit Department personnel to attend an iWorQ user conference in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
16. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 552, 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; Section 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including approval of two personnel to fill open part-time Duty Crew positions and two volunteer personnel in the Fire Department; Section 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Cash Road and Stafford/Staffordshire Road land acquisitions; Section 551.075, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Section 551.087 (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. 17. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in Executive Session including approval of two personnel to fill open part-time duty crew positions and two volunteer personnel in the Fire Department. 18. Adjournment.
(a) Discussion of request from Congressman Al Green to use suites at the Stafford Centre on Saturday, May 17, 2014, for a Congressional Art Competition reception. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre and Civic Center including: (a) Report on previous activities and events and projected schedule of forthcoming activities and events. (b) Ten Year Anniversary Celebration of the Stafford Centre. (c) Plans for 2014 Independence Day celebration. (d) Stafford Centre Consent Agenda regarding items pertaining to the Stafford Centre (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). i. Approval of the City's co-sponsorship of the Stafford Municipal School District Athletic Booster Club's Annual Award Banquet on May 8, 2014 in the amount of $1,931.00. ii. Approval of the City's co-sponsorship of Fort Bend Women's Center "Girlfriend's Giggle" on February 4 & 5, 2015 in the amount of $2,342.00. iii. Approval of the City's contribution towards the marketing of Fort Bend Theatre's "Les Miserables" not to exceed $15,000.00. iv. Approval for three-year extension of contract with the Go Texas Regular City Council Meeting May 7, 2014 Metro Houston Livestock Committee for use of the Stafford Centre at the same discount and price offered before. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 3.(a) – 3.(d).
(a) Discussion of applications received from banks, credit unions and savings associations to serve as the depository for the City and maintain custody of certain funds of the City for a period of three years beginning on June 1, 2014, including recommendation from Finance Director. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Update and discussion of Stafford Economic Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(a).
(a) Discussion of transferring Technical Library funds to Stafford Municipal School District Margaret Havens Library. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
(a) Discussion of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, restating Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-12 entitled General Penalty for Violations of Code; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict with this Ordinance; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Report by Councilman Willis and discussion of progress of Interlocal Agreement with Stafford Municipal School District for joint use of facilities and City sponsorship of youth programs. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
(a) Discussion of acceptance of grant through the State Homeland Security Grant Program in the amount of $49,690.00 with no match from the City for Automatic License Plate Readers, software and server including approval for City to make the purchase and be reimbursed once proof of purchase been submitted.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Police Department including: (a) Request to purchase 2014 Ford Interceptor SUV to replace vehicle which was involved in an accident and was a total loss. (b) Request to purchase equipment for the School Resource Officers marked patrol units to be purchased from School Safety Funds consisting of three in-car video systems with installation and three Kustom Radar units. (c) Request to purchase equipment for the Distracted Driver Program with funds from the State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant consisting of two Drunk Busters pedal karts, goggles, a box trailer with decals, traffic cones and other equipment for program. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 10.(a) - 10.(c).
(a) Discussion of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the purchase of a Model Year 2000 Gradeall 4100 from the City of Missouri City, Texas in the amount of $40,000.00 (b) Discussion of declaring City of Stafford's 1990 model Gradeall as surplus. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 11.(a) and 11.(b).
(a) Discussion of renewal of City's member service fees in the Texas Municipal League for the period July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 12.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Request for a $25.00 a month pay increase for police officer who has successfully completed the Field Training Officer Certification effective June 1, 2014. (b) Approval of revised 2014 Budget Workshop Calendar for joint meetings with the Board of Trustees of SMSD. (c) Reconsideration of City Council action to close the Municipal Pool on Monday, Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, and for the pool to be open on that date pending action by the SMSD Board of Trustees to reinstate Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, from a school makeup day to a school holiday. (d) Request by the 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 April 28, 2014. (e) Request for two Building Permit Department personnel to attend an iWorQ user conference in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
16. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 552, 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; Section 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including approval of two personnel to fill open part-time Duty Crew positions and two volunteer personnel in the Fire Department; Section 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Cash Road and Stafford/Staffordshire Road land acquisitions; Section 551.075, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Section 551.087 (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. 17. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in Executive Session including approval of two personnel to fill open part-time duty crew positions and two volunteer personnel in the Fire Department. 18. Adjournment.