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Elizabeth Villafranca, sworn in as the District 4 council representative, thanked residents and urged them to participate in city boards and commissions: \"This is your city,\" she said, adding, \"There is only us, neighbors, families, and friends, working together to build a stronger, more connected community.\" Villafranca also encouraged residents to consider serving on a board or commission.

Omar Roman, sworn in as the District 1 representative, thanked supporters and reflected on his first election and re-election. He noted the turnout and the historical nature of recent results, saying that with his and Villafranca's elections \"this marks a historical moment in Farmers Branch history, whereby for the first time in our city's history, we have 2 elected Hispanic representatives to represent the 54% Hispanic.\" Roman also thanked city staff and volunteers who supported campaigns.

Why it matters: the swearing-in completes the council's membership after the May election and signals the newly seated members' priorities on community engagement. Both new members emphasized resident involvement and outreach.

What comes next: both members will assume full council duties and represent their districts in council business; Mayor and ceremony participants presented each with a council pin and certificate of election.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Incoming council members Omar Roman (District 1) and Elizabeth Villafranca (District 4) took their oaths on May 20. Council members highlighted engagement and encouraged residents to serve on boards and commissions; Villafranca and Roman each spoke to residents after their oaths.","taxTitle","Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",56808,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6231519,"Farmers Branch council affirms contract change to increase leave sellback from one week to two",138,7910000,8048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856&start=7910&end=8048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856/thumbnail_7910000.jpg","/articles/6231519/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Farmers-Branch-council-affirms-contract-change-to-increase-leave-sellback-from-one-week-to-two","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231519-28ba25a13d4986a89f2c84109e9316ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182588&Signature=SUnmoFZc2VA53TCQI2LjcbDT9g-DmrbqoOBbBRu06Uvs1nIa-9nEpU58ryPTMJnJr4pul9NqTAZlaf9S2AGYUcOYyNRjPvKDe2lNcoQlvhWgTBqJkWH72EfTPUz3lMMNqyz72mKxjeaY~TS1fUmpzkDVu39WOROrHeshFLUvy78eN2z0DK8QBwivmDWDCBxPOVR2RfIlufArYMGDj1oiivWyfsG6pM~KRBx75VKS9n4lgXv5aqZQsEs0lYeCm86Z1qbVleIn60XlpYetC9eKsOjlBsDVJlghSzvHyOJhlqeoMjOJ6z5JumJjI5brN2ANkL7DlpWtySW1nAWcbS~ccQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council on May 20 approved a contract amendment that increases leave sellback from one week to two weeks and recorded a council expression of support for a senior staff member.

Council returned from executive session and approved a motion describing a single edit to a contract — increasing the allowable leave sellback from one week to two weeks. The motion also stated the council's support for Deputy City Manager Joraya Tureen and recognized her contributions to city leadership.

Discussion vs. decision: the amendment was presented as a discrete contract edit and council approved the change by unanimous vote. The meeting record shows the council's public affirmation; the full contract text and any related personnel-file details were not read into the public record at length.

Why it matters: the change affects employee leave-sellback policy for the affected contract and signals council direction on personnel terms.

What comes next: city staff will implement the contractual edit per the motion and the city manager — as the employee’s direct manager — will manage related personnel administration.","The council voted unanimously to approve a contract amendment that increases leave sellback from one week to two weeks and expressed support for the deputy city manager named in the motion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6231524,"Farmers Branch council extends economic-incentive deadline for 4050 Valley View Lane to June",40,8106000,8146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856&start=8106&end=8146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856/thumbnail_8106000.jpg","/articles/6231524/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Farmers-Branch-council-extends-economic-incentive-deadline-for-4050-Valley-View-Lane-to-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231524-5c51cc15c93285cffad9433c143555c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182588&Signature=BU4OJqCwsHmKYsMZVEW5TufVkSQjpJH~1wTfUo81rGhy1ERNCEWb3~mgDGaCkAv3YviGE8K~cvODAIPDbFNolMXRxptvMCvQvn6HD7BdFuGfMlC3mVxgMC4W9qhkc4SgKZ3oP8bvtWjLBXOc-QTbMPW2FNKRseQ8NG9VrCEgzsGS~SYdxYxE1yFxuNT07NpgnFbCT16rQuoFrY62mVNpd-1j7ZtI0NiPi-djSjS6Yz63IPQeScwOXlPmf~zYnr1dW3ubq8bXh8R7rDlzpDEaZty1mX7RIABT2P0x7xxBL~THMMevJFhh1Dh5vUVIqyGNjeiAFdYc4yLlbiOJm7vb-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council on May 20 voted unanimously to extend previously discussed economic-development incentives for a project at 4050 Valley View Lane through June 2025.

Council convened in closed session to discuss multiple economic development items, including incentives for 4050 Valley View Lane. After returning to open session, Councilwoman Elizabeth Villafranca moved to extend the incentives to June 2025; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Discussion vs. decision: the details of the incentives and the underlying negotiations were discussed in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code protections for economic development deliberations; the public record shows only the council's action to extend the incentive period.

Why it matters: extending the incentive deadline preserves the city's ability to negotiate or finalize terms for a development project at the listed address. The council did not disclose substantive terms in open session.

What comes next: the extension runs through June 2025 and allows staff and council to continue negotiations or complete required approvals within that timeframe.","After an executive-session discussion, the City Council voted unanimously to extend incentives tied to a project at 4050 Valley View Lane through June 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6231529,"Farmers Branch council tables vote to add TexSTAR and LOGIC to investment policy after questions about fund managers",470,3363000,3833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856&start=3363&end=3833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429541-79ccd540740ebfac786802f46464a856/thumbnail_3363000.jpg","/articles/6231529/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Farmers-Branch-council-tables-vote-to-add-TexSTAR-and-LOGIC-to-investment-policy-after-questions-about-fund-managers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231529-918b0aba1c7766948b0e46a5d64cc919/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182588&Signature=EffKsWtOD2BnJTCjAHM93cARyERgDlI4pvqlv1omgccIZSjrNWaK8MLOTxT-e8QjVqdDjCug8r~lasqsrLjlcGJlszJ3qzyfLmcUBHb0SUgJB2COqSrav3Wy96iOil96R9bUGHAtsANxIxCDM2iK~cZfTJhZBeA-LIDA5W5mbum62b7ZbLfciif-y2JsMwEW2lUoxnnEB3~3GIX-CxGh7NYSCWQEkyesXA5lhp27wRPHhW6nnXgP6S74lqa4l3DXbtAWsjH0ye8Zdbiz6gzZpQ2jmEFMLSN4iilV5UaTq-aR7d3xEBvNLOrqXxC6XbogBUf5fPWqlwu56MfPuPbOkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council on May 20 discussed amending the city's investment policy to allow the use of two additional local government investment pools, TexSTAR and the Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC), but voted to table the related resolutions to the June 3 meeting.

The item drew extended questions about how the funds would be managed and whether the city’s investment strategy would be active or passive. Lynn Huddleston, representing the finance department, told council that Hilltop Securities has reviewed the policy and that the city uses an external adviser; she also said the city currently uses short-term pools for about 20% of its investments. Huddleston said Hilltop has been the city's financial adviser since 1999.

Council members asked for clarity on operational details before approving pool participation. A council member asked whether the funds would be managed with an active or passive strategy and requested that a representative from JPMorgan Chase — described in the meeting as the active manager for the funds — appear to answer specific operational and portfolio questions. Huddleston offered to provide a more detailed portfolio packet (roughly 35–40 pages) and to arrange for JPMorgan to attend.

Finance staff provided current reported yields during the discussion: a short-term pool referenced in the meeting as TexPool at about 4.3%, TexSTAR about 4.28%, and LOGIC about 4.42%. Council members said those yield differences reinforced the value of having flexibility, but they pressed for clearer written descriptions of the funds’ management, risks, and exactly how the city’s Investment Policy Statement would be implemented by outside managers.

Formal action: the council moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to table three related items — the investment policy adoption and the two pool participation resolutions — to the June 3 meeting so staff could supply the additional portfolio materials and arrange for the funds’ manager to appear.

Why it matters: changing short-term investment vehicles affects cash-management flexibility and the city’s interest income. Council members said they wanted to avoid approving policy language that could be interpreted differently by an external manager than staff intends.

What comes next: staff will provide the detailed portfolio documents and attempt to schedule a representative from JPMorgan Chase for the June 3 meeting, per council direction.","The City Council discussed amending its investment policy to add two local government investment pools — TexSTAR and LOGIC — but voted unanimously to table action to the June 3 meeting after members asked for more information and for a representative from JPMorgan Chase, the funds' active manager.","actionData","errors"]

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