Items I - III

I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance

Item IV

Employee Recognition

Item V

Citizen Comment

Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda

A. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for the purchase of equipment for the Longview Police Department – Mike Bishop, Police Chief. Pages 3-6

B. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for an interlocal agreement with the City of Frisco and the purchase of uniforms for the Fire Department – J.P. Steelman, Fire Chief. Pages 7-15

C. Consider acceptance of the June 30, 2015 Quarterly Investment Report – Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 16-17

D. Consider a Resolution accepting the Alice and New Forest Drive Drainage Improvements Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $55,675.85 to Haltom Construction, of Marshall, Texas – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 18-21

E. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the water supply contract with Gum Springs Water Supply Corporation - Rolin McPhee P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 22-24

Item VII

Budget Items

A. Discussion of the proposed 2015 - 2016 budget and fees for the City of Longview – David Willard, City Manager.

B. Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate. The City Council will vote on the tax rate on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 300 W. Cotton Street, Longview, Texas – Angela Coen, Director of Finance.

Item VIII

Items of Community Interest