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The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the presiding officer, will be physically present at the above identified location. Members of the public that desire to make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
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1. | Approve the minutes of the March 5, 2024, Regular Meeting | ||||||||||||||||
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Approve the following bids:
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This request is to obtain six 138kV circuit breakers that are needed for high priority capital projects. These breakers are being offered by the factory with expedited delivery that enhances GP&L's ability to meet project schedules. An owner's contingency is included for any additional work that may be required. |
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This request is for Change Order No. 1 to the 2022 Sidewalk & Curb Program in the amount of $150,000 which will increase the funding amount for the sidewalk participation component of the program to align with the funding level approved in the 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). |
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This request is to evaluate the City's current communications and marketing efforts, as well as develop a strategic communications plan for the next three to five years. The plan will include action steps for implementation, as well as metrics for success. |
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The purpose of this request is to provide construction services to remove and replace existing Cast Iron water & clay tile sewer mains along Lyons Road from Guthrie to Bobtown Road. This project includes Installation of 4,456 linear feet of 16" water main, 527 linear feet of 8" water main, 228 linear feet of 6" water main, 1,734 linear feet of 10" wastewater main, 1,538 linear feet of 8" wastewater main, the removal of 4,500 square yards of asphalt paving and the installation of 11" of Class P1 concrete paving along Lyons Road. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required. |
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This request is for the purchase of a Salesforce software subscription and implementation services for the city's land management, permitting, and inspection solution to replace legacy systems currently in use. |
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Black & Veatch was awarded the original PO 32211 in the amount of $456,966 at the September 14, 2021 City Council Meeting. As competitive bids were not received for the change order, a Bid Recap is not included. |
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This request is for the complete reconstruction of paving and water improvements on Callejo Road from Botello Road to Campbell Road and wastewater improvements along Townshire Road from Churchill Way to Hazelwood Drive. |
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This request is a purchase replacement 2024 John Deere 1050WH Bulldozer and a replacement 2024 John Deere 260P Truck with a Niece N6 Series 6000 Gallon Water Tank Body Mounted for Sanitation to be utilized at the Hinton Landfill. |
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This request is for the purchase of cable for Warehouse Inventory to support GP&L maintenance and operations. |
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This request is a purchse replacement Caterpillar 336 Excavator for the Street Department and a replacement Caterpillar 272D3-CL Compact Skid Loader for the Sanitation Department-Recycle Center. |
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3. | Reservation, Diversion, and Use of Raw Water Agreement with North Texas Municipal Water District Council is requested to allow the City Manager to execute the Reservation, Diversion, and Use of Raw Water agreement with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). This contract will allow the City of Garland to continue the receipt of 1,500 acre-feet per year of cooling water for the Garland Power & Light (GP&L) Ray Olinger Plant to be used for the turbine generators, auxiliary equipment and steam boilers. |
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4. | Resolution approving an application and accepting grant funds, if awarded, for the Victim Assistance, First Responder Programs Grant Application FY25 Council is requested to consider approving an application and accepting grant funds, if awarded, for the Victim Assistance, First Responder Programs Grant to support first responders and support staff who experience trauma because of their profession. |
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5. | Ordinance Update for Public and Semipublic Swimming Pools Consider an ordinance adopting updates to Garland City Ordinance Chapter 22, Public and Semipublic Swimming Pools. |
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6. | Grant Disbursement Agreement with Garland Housing Finance Corporation Approve a Grant Disbursement Agreement with Garland Housing Finance Corporation for $540,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute such documents necessary to complete the transaction. Staff recommends approval of the proposed disbursement agreement. |
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A public hearing was previously conducted for the zoning case(s) below. Council approved the zoning request(s) and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances:
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a. | Z 24-01 Jesus Arellano (District 1) Consider and take appropriate action on an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving a Change in Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Single-Family Estate (SF-E) District on a 1.676-acre tract of land located at 1717 Ben Davis road; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date. |
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8. | Hold public hearing(s) on the following Zoning Case(s): | ||||||||||||||||
a. | Consider a request by ZoneDev to allow used automobiles sales by right; and boat sales, personal watercraft sales, motorcycle sales, and recreational vehicles sales and repair uses only by Specific Use Provision within the existing facility. The site is located at 11675 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in District 5. Consider and take appropriate action on the application of ZoneDev, requesting approval of an amendment of conditions to Planned Development (PD) District 01-26 to allow Automobiles Sales, New or Used by right; and Boat Sales, Leasing and Repair; Motorcycle/ATV Sales Leasing and Repair (new or used-indoors only); Personal Watercraft Sales, Leasing and Repair (new or used); and Recreational Vehicle/Trailer Sales, Leasing and Repair by Specific Use Provision only. This property is located at 11675 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. (District 5) (File Z 24-03) |
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b. | Consider a request by Prime Data Centers/Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, to construct a data center and an electric substation. The site is located at 2000 Holford Road in District 7. Consider and take appropriate action on the application of Prime Data Centers/Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, requesting approval of 1) a Change in Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District based in the Community Office (CO) District and 2) a Detail Plan for a Data Center and Electric Substations. This property is located at 2000 Holford Road. (District 7) (File Z 23-47) |
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NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters:
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Each year, the City Council reviews and updates its goals for the Garland community and City operations. City management uses these goals to guide operational priorities, decision-making and resource allocation.
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