Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Written Briefings: a. Depository Bank Contract Council is requested to consider a depository bank contract with a financial institution that is qualified to meet the City's corporate banking needs in accordance with City Council's Financial Policy. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting. b. Investment Portfolio Summary Staff presents the Portfolio Summary report to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City's portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Statement of Investment Strategy.
Verbal Briefing: Baylor Hospital Baylor Scott and White management will discuss with the Council future plans the hospital located at Walnut and Shiloh.
Street Department FY 2016-2017 Project Status Update Staff will brief Council on the status of the Street Department's FY 2016-2017 Program, including operational improvements, the overlay crew, project management and expenditures.
Council/Staff Process for Gathering Public Input At the request of Council Members David Gibbons and Council Member Anita Goebel, Council will discuss the process for gathering citizen input in the development of various projects in the City and staff presentations to the public.
Street Department FY 2016-2017 Project Status Update Staff will brief Council on the status of the Street Department's FY 2016-2017 Program, including operational improvements, the overlay crew, project management and expenditures.
Process and Update on Development of Dog Park At the April 17, 2017 Work Session, Council requested a briefing by the Parks Department on the process for selecting sites for park facilities such as the dog park and skate park. Parks will make a presentation to the Council, and provide an update for the dog park. At this time, the dog park is the only facility of the two which has been active for park site analysis, public presentation for site selection, and collection of input.
Regular Item: 2017-2018 CDBG, HOME and ESG Budgets Information regarding applications, funding history, and available funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Budgets are provided for Council's information and review. A public hearing will be held at the May 2, 2017 Regular Meeting. Final discussion on this item will be scheduled at the May 15, 2017 Work Session. Budget adoption is scheduled for the May 16, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
Council will move into Executive Session
May 01, 2017 Work Session
Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Written Briefings: a. Depository Bank Contract Council is requested to consider a depository bank contract with a financial institution that is qualified to meet the City's corporate banking needs in accordance with City Council's Financial Policy. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting. b. Investment Portfolio Summary Staff presents the Portfolio Summary report to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City's portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Statement of Investment Strategy.
Verbal Briefing: Baylor Hospital Baylor Scott and White management will discuss with the Council future plans the hospital located at Walnut and Shiloh.
Street Department FY 2016-2017 Project Status Update Staff will brief Council on the status of the Street Department's FY 2016-2017 Program, including operational improvements, the overlay crew, project management and expenditures.
Council/Staff Process for Gathering Public Input At the request of Council Members David Gibbons and Council Member Anita Goebel, Council will discuss the process for gathering citizen input in the development of various projects in the City and staff presentations to the public.
Street Department FY 2016-2017 Project Status Update Staff will brief Council on the status of the Street Department's FY 2016-2017 Program, including operational improvements, the overlay crew, project management and expenditures.
Process and Update on Development of Dog Park At the April 17, 2017 Work Session, Council requested a briefing by the Parks Department on the process for selecting sites for park facilities such as the dog park and skate park. Parks will make a presentation to the Council, and provide an update for the dog park. At this time, the dog park is the only facility of the two which has been active for park site analysis, public presentation for site selection, and collection of input.
Regular Item: 2017-2018 CDBG, HOME and ESG Budgets Information regarding applications, funding history, and available funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Budgets are provided for Council's information and review. A public hearing will be held at the May 2, 2017 Regular Meeting. Final discussion on this item will be scheduled at the May 15, 2017 Work Session. Budget adoption is scheduled for the May 16, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
Council will move into Executive Session