(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: Tuesday, September 1, 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 Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Taxpayer Impact Statement Pursuant to Sec.551.043(c) Texas Government Code Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Taxpayer Impact Statement PRESENTER: Dan Cogan, Mayor DATE: 09/08/26 Presentation ITEM: Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Bedford. DISCUSSION: Caroline Ndwaru with the North Texas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be present to accept the proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation WHEREAS, suicide is a preventable national and statewide public health problem and a significant cause of death in the United States, including among youth and older adults; and WHEREAS, more than 49,000 individuals died by suicide in the United States in 2025, and millions of adults reported serious thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide, highlighting the continued need for suicide prevention and intervention efforts; and WHEREAS, suicide is complex and can be influenced by multiple factors, including mental health conditions, substance use, physical health conditions, pain, past trauma, and stressful life circumstances; and WHEREAS, stigma and negative attitudes surrounding suicide and mental health can discourage individuals from seeking help, while open conversations, recognizing warning signs, and encouraging those who are struggling to seek assistance can save lives; and WHEREAS, everyone has a role in suicide prevention, and organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope through research,

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