AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
City Council Regular Meeting
January 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
ALLEN CITY HALL
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013

Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Recognition.
1.Citizen's Comments.

[The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]

2.
Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor.

 

  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Proclaiming January 16 - January 31, 2021, as Health for Humanity Yogathon Period.
 
3.

Presentation of a Check from Credit Union of Texas to the Allen Police Department.

 
Consent Agenda.

[Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]

4.

Approve Minutes of the January 12, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting.

 
5.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Tires for Fleet Vehicles with Just Tires (Goodyear), Graham Truck & Tire Center, Blagg Tire, Southern Tire Mart, and T&W Tire, with an Option for Two One-Year Renewals for an Estimated Annual Amount of $175,000. 

 
6.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment with TB2 Services, dba Aire Dynamics, Inc., for Additional HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at all City Facilities, Increasing the Total Amount to $400,000.

 
7.

Accept the Resignation of Alex Evans and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 2 on the Board of Adjustment / Building and Standards Committee / Sign Control Board. 

 
8.

Motion to Appoint Councilmember Chris Schulmeister to Serve on the North Central Texas 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District Board.

 
Regular Agenda.
9.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. 

 
10.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to Administer the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Texas Eviction Diversion Program in the Amount of $150,000.

 
Other Business.
11.

Calendar.

 
12.

Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]

 
Executive Session. (As needed)

Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
(Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)

13.

Consultation with City Attorney Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code —

 

Discussion Regarding City Charter Amendments

 
14.
Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.

This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m..

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Shelley B. George, City Secretary


Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.