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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports:

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

H. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports:

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

H. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

Sep 15, 2015 Mayor and Council - Regular Session

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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports:

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

H. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated July 20, 2015:

Minutes of Jul 20, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session dated August 3, 2015

Minutes of Aug 3, 2015 6:00 PM

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports:

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

1. Presentation of the City Manager's Report dated September 15, 2015, regarding upcoming events in the City of Bellaire - Presented by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on the submittal of the "Certified 2015 Tax Roll and the 2015 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2015 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3805 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The recommended dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Monday, October 5, 2015, and Monday, October 12, 2015, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Linda Symank, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Council consideration and approval of a resolution amending the FY2015 Budget. Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action regarding the FY2016 budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016, and appropriating the several sums set up therein to the objects and purposes therein named by 1) Adopting the FY2016 budget by record vote and 2) Ratify the tax increase reflected in the FY2016 budget. Item Submitted by: Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to award a contract to Classic Irrigation and Landscape Inc., for improvements to the Holly Street Esplanade in the amount of $149,919.00 and consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Classic Irrigation and Landscape, Inc., for Holly Street Landscape Improvements in the amount of $149,919.00 - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2017 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve the Ad Hoc Municipal Facilities Committee's recommendation for the City of Bellaire's Municipal Facilities Project - Site Plan Alternative A - Requested by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to direct City Staff to contact the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to request and schedule a tour of the Bellaire High School campus located at 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire City Council; said tour to be scheduled during school hours and to include an overview of proposed renovations and modifications to be made to said campus as well as a description of the benefits to be achieved as a result of the renovations/modifications (i.e., traffic, parking, and school population, etc.) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

c. Discussion and possible direction to City Staff regarding a recommendation to lower the current speed limit for the entire extent of South Rice Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

d. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to reach out to the community and neighborhoods by holding the two November and first December 2015 meetings of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, in the following City parks: Paseo Park (November 2nd), Jaquet Park (November 16th), and Lafayette Park (December 7th) - Requested by Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1.

H. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.