The Bedford City Council unanimously approved a six-item consent agenda on Oct. 14 that included contracts, a utility-rate resolution, park improvements and an advisory-board appointment.

City Manager Andrea Roy summarized the items for the record, which included a resolution opposing Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed rate change and several procurement and project authorizations. The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote.

Key items approved under the consent agenda:
- A resolution finding Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to change rates in the city should be denied and directing the city to seek reimbursement of reasonable rate-case expenses. Staff said the company’s proposed increase would amount to a 12.3% residential rate hike and a 51% street-lighting rate increase; the resolution provides Encore 30 days to appeal to the Public Utility Commission.
- A one-year agreement (with four one-year renewal options) with Artec’s Overhead Door Company for overhead door maintenance and repair services at an annual cost of $37,775 (totaling $188,875 if all extensions are exercised). Funding: general fund facility maintenance budget.
- A one-year agreement (with four one-year renewal options) with Sky Elements Drone Shows for a 10–15 minute holiday drone show, at $20,000 annually (up to $100,000 if all renewals are exercised). Funding: tourism fund administration (hotel occupancy tax) budget.
- Authorization to accept a quote from USA Shade through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative to install three custom jointed shade sails at Central Park Playground in an estimated amount of $114,872. Funding source: Series 2019 geotaxable bonds allocated to the parks CIP.
- A resolution supporting EPIC Real Estate Partners LLC’s application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) at properties on Grapevine Highway; staff recommended support because contamination is confined to shallow groundwater and is separated from Bedford’s deeper wells.
- Appointment of Terry Clifford as chairperson of the Library Advisory Board.

No member of the public spoke on the consent items during the meeting and council had no questions beyond clarifications about funding sources. The consent vote was moved and seconded; the motion passed unanimously.