Farmers Branch says City Council approved Branch Connection renovation; programs to shift to alternate sites starting Jan. 2

Staff at a Farmers Branch meeting said City Council approved the Branch Connection renovation project at City Hall on Tuesday, and staff expect construction to begin tentatively in mid-February.

Staff member (Speaker 3) told the group the council’s approval clears a key step for the renovation and that "I'm hoping by mid February, we'll officially start." She said the department plans to activate alternative program locations beginning Jan. 2 so areas can be cleared for contractors.

The approval at City Hall was described in the meeting as a formal City Council action; the committee’s transcript did not include the council’s motion text, vote tally, or mover/second. The meeting noted a construction group was selected in a bid process and that staff are meeting with that contractor to seek a "fast turnaround." The staff update emphasized…