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a. Presentation,discussion,and possible action to approve use of the Coronavirus Relief Fund
<br /> (CRF)funding allocation. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
<br /> Councilperson Gillett moved to approve use of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding
<br /> allocation; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Engelken; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
<br /> b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the purchase of 145 new laptop
<br /> computers to replace desktops to provide better efficiencies for staff. [Grady Parker, IT
<br /> Manager]
<br /> Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve the purchase of 145 new laptop computers;the motion
<br /> was seconded by Councilperson Earp; the motion was adopted 8-0.
<br /> c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2020-23, accepting the
<br /> 2020 HCAD certified appraisal roll. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
<br /> Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Resolution 2020-23, accepting the 2020 HCAD certified
<br /> appraisal roll; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted 8-0.
<br /> d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3801, setting the
<br /> City's ad valorem tax rate for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
<br /> Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3801, setting the City's ad valorem tax
<br /> rate at $0.71 per $100 valuation for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year; the motion was seconded by
<br /> Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted 8-0 by a roll call vote.
<br /> e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on adoption of Ordinance 2020-3084 to adopt
<br /> the 2018 International Fire Code. [Clif Meekins, Fire Marshal]
<br /> Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3084 to adopt the 2018 International
<br /> Fire Code; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Earp; the motion was adopted 8-0.
<br /> f. Presentation,discussion,and possible action to approve Ordinance 2020-3803 adopting the
<br /> 2018 International Code editions for Building, Residential, Mechanical, Energy
<br /> Conservation, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes and the 2020
<br /> National Electrical Code with local amendments, in accordance with recommendation of the
<br /> Building Code Appeals Board. [Alfonso Acosta, Deputy Building Official]
<br /> Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3803 adopting the 2018 International
<br /> Code editions for Building, Residential, Mechanical, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, Fuel Gas,
<br /> and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code with local amendments,
<br /> in accordance with recommendation of the Building Code Appeals Board;the motion was seconded
<br /> by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
<br /> 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br /> • City Council meeting, October 12
<br /> • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, October 15
<br /> •Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, October 22
<br /> • City Council meeting, October 26
<br /> City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports.
<br /> 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda;
<br /> items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or
<br /> existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will
<br /> be discussed or taken.
<br /> Councilpersons thanked the Police Department Crime Victim Liaison, Shaye Lister, for her service to
<br /> the community; expressed appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for their gift of the framed poster
<br /> to be displayed at City Hall; thanked the Finance Department and all of the City staff for their long work
<br /> on the new budget; noted with approval the adherence of local businesses to appropriate COVID
<br /> guidelines and requirements; shared appreciation for the approval of raising all City positions to a rate
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