CITY OF MERKEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS This noticei is posted pursuantt tot the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551) The City Council of the City of Merkel, Texas will hold a Called City Council Meeting at 6:00 PM, September 26, 2024, at Heritage Hall, which is located at 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas 79536 at which time the following items will be considered: OPEN MEETING Calln meeting to orderand announce a quorum is present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and TEXAS PLEDGE. Citizens Comments and Receipt of Petitions (Att thist time, anyone may: speak on any matter other than personnel matters orr matters under litigation for al length oft time not to exceedt three (3) minutes. (No Council/Board discussion or action can take place on any matter untils such matter has been placedo on an agenda and postedi in accordance with Workshop Ordinance No. 07152024 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merkel, Texas, repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 97-02 and Ordinance No. 4-12-2010; adopting the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, the 2020 National Electrical Code, the 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code, the 2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code; adopting local amendments for same; providing for a penalty for any violation of this ordinance not to exceed $2,000 per violation; providing for savings, severability, and repealing clauses; providing for an effective date; and the law). providing for the publication of the caption hereof. ADJOURNMENT Alli items on the agenda are) for discussion and possible action. The Merkel City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time concerning any matters listed above, whenever it is considered: necessary by the Councilo andi is legally) justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act/ (Texas Government Code Chapter. 551, Subchapter D), as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security The City of Merkeli is committed: to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation: and equal access to communications willl be provided to those who provide notice tot the City Secretary, 325-928-4911, at least 48 hours in advance. Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). CERTIFICATION Icertify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the City Posting Board at CityHall, 1001 Kent Street, Merkel, Texas, on the 231d day of September 2024. ehh Evelyn Mgrse, City Secretary