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City Council Meeting Monday, February 17, 2025 06:30 PM City Hall, 321 N. Main Street

Pursuant to Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the Hutchins City Council to be held on DAY, MONTH DD, YYYY at HH:MM PM located at Hutchins City Hall Council Chambers, 321 N. Main Street, Hutchins, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed and considered.

City Council Members
Mayor Mario Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Nichols
Councilmember Brenda Campbell
Councilmember Dominic Didehbani
Councilmember Raymond Elmore
Councilmember Demarcus Odom

A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

B.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.CITIZEN COMMENTS - This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Form and submit it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time.

D.CONSENT AGENDA - All items presented in the Consent Agenda require no deliberation by the Council. Each Council member has the opportunity of removing an item from this agenda so that it may be considered separately.

E.PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Gateway Apartment Updates   Presented by Bowie Wynne

F.REGULAR AGENDA - As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.

  1. 2.Discus and consider approval of Battery Operated Vehicle Extrication Equipment.  Presented by Stacey Hickson, Fire Chief

  2. 3.Discuss and consider RESOLUTION R2025-02-1240 of the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH GARVER, INC. FOR WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATE. Presented by: Mamun Yusuf, Director of Public Works

  3. 4.Discuss and consider Resolution R2025-02-1241 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING UPDATING THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator

  4. 5.Discuss and consider Ordinance 2025-02-1204 OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5 TITLED “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION” BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 5.05 TITLED “FIRE ALARM PERMITS”; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Presented by Stacey Hickson, Fire Chief

  5. 6.Discuss and consider Ordinance 2025-02-1205 OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A TITLED "FEE SCHEDULE" BY AMENDING ARTICLE A13.000 TITLED "UTILITIES" BY AMENDING DIVISION 4 TITLED “WATER AND SEWER CHARGES” BY AMENDING SECTION A13.095 TITLED "WATER RATES" AND BY AMENDING SECTION A13.098 TITLED "SEWER RATES AND CHARGES" BY AMENDING THE WATER AND SEWER RATES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2019- 1086; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Maria Joyner, Director of Finance

  6. 7.Discuss and consider Resolution R202-02-1242 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SLCGP) FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator

  7. 8.Consideration of Resolution R2025-02-1244 OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINS AND DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR the FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Presented by Tim Rawlings, Building Official

  8. 9.Consideration of Resolution R2025-02-1244 OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINS AND DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR the FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Presented by Tim Rawlings, Building Official

G.ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

  1. 10.Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 321 N. Main St. Hutchins.

    City Council Meeting, Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 321 N. Main St., Hutchins.

    Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 321 N. Main St., Hutchins.

    Keep Hutchins Beautiful Board Meeting, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 321 N. Main St., Hutchins.

    Thursday, April 3, 2025:  Last day to register to vote in the May 3, 2025 General Election.

    Monday, January 1, 2025 - Tuesday, April 22, 2025:  Period to deliver Application for a Ballot by Mail at the Dallas County Elections Office.

H.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I certify that a copy of the MONTH DD, YYYY agenda of items to be considered by the Hutchins City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website www.cityofhutchins.org, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Posted on MONTH DD, YYYY before 6:00 p.m.

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Cynthia Olguin
City Secretary



ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The meeting location is wheelchair accessible from the front door. Request for special services must be received at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled meeting. For assistance, please call the office of the City Secretary at 972-225-6121 or email the City Secretary at colguin@cityofhutchins.org