II.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation to be given by Reverend Mike Redd of Benbrook United Methodist Church
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 18, 2013
1. Micah Berman - Request clarification of Chapter 9.20.010 of the Benbrook Municipal Code and proposed amendments to Chapter 9.20.010 - AirSoft Weapons
V.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
G-2085 Accept 2013 Certified Appraisal Rolls, Set Anticipated Collection Rate, and appoint an Officer to calculate and publish the Effective Tax Rage and Roll Back Tax Rate
G-2086 Approve 2013 Update to City of Benbrook Strategic Plan
VI.
INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS
State Law prohibits any deliberation of or decisions regarding items presented in informal citizen comments. City Council may only make a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; recite an existing policy; or request staff place the item on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. The exception to informal comments is that once an election date has been set by City Council comments relative to elections will not be broadcast on the City’s cable channel. However, a copy of the tape containing citizens’ comments will be available at city hall for review or purchase by interested citizens.
VII.
COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS
Announcements from City Councilmembers and City Staff may be made for items to include: expression of thanks; congratulations; condolence; recognition of public officials, employees or citizens; information regarding holiday schedules; reminders of community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of the municipality that has arisen after the posing of the agenda. No discussion or formal action may be taken on these items at this meeting.