6. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.

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(Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside window in a display cabinet at the City Hall of the City of Bedford, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted by the following date and time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and remained so posted at least 3 business days before said meeting convened. Michael Wells, City Secretary Date Notice Removed (Auxiliary aids and services are available to a person when necessary to afford an equal opportunity to participate in City f unctions and activities. Auxiliary aids and services or accommodations must be requested in writing to the City Secretary’s Office a minimum of seventy-two hours (72) hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the posted meeting. Requests can be delivered in person or mailed to the City Secretary’s Office at 2000 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021, o r emailed to citysecretary@bedfordtx.gov . Some requests may take longer due to the nature, extent and/or availability of such auxiliary aids, services or accommodations.) Pursuant to Sec.551.043(c) Texas Government Code Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Taxpayer Impact Statement PRESENTER: Bobby LaPenna, Police Chief Maria Redburn, Library Director Tino Paredes, Assistant Fire Chief DATE: 06/23/26 Council Recognition ITEM: Employee Service Recognition DISCUSSION: The following employees have completed a service period and are eligible for recognition: Ignacio Diaz De Leon Police 5 years Daphne Valasquez Library 5 years Jerry Watson Fire 30 years ATTACHMENTS: N/A PRESENTER: Dan Cogan, Mayor DATE: 06/23/26 Council Recognition ITEM: Proclamation recognizing the month of July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Bedford. City Attorney Review: N/A DISCUSSION: Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives officially mandated July as “Park and Recreation Month.” Various research studies confirm that community parks and recreation, green space, and time outdoors are critical for creating healthy, active, and sustainable communities. This proclamation invites the community to visit community parks and participate in recreation and aquatic events any time of the year, and especially during Park and Recreation Month. Recreation Manager Hunter Hardeman will accept the proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Bedford, TX; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; and WHEREAS

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