Written Briefings: a. Depository Bank Contract Renewal On July 3, 2007, Council authorized the City Manager to execute a 3-year contract with JP Morgan Chase for depository bank services. The 3-year contract period is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 with a 2-year extension option. Council is requested to consider authorizing the renewal of the depository bank contract with JP Morgan Chase for a two-year period. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting. b. Historically Underutilized Businesses Inclusion Program Update An update on the City’s Procurement Inclusion Program Enhancement Strategy, which is designed to provide competitive opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses to be included in all levels of City procurement, is provided for Council’s information and review. c. 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has made funds available to units of local government under the 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Garland Police Department is eligible to apply to the BJA. If approved by the federal government, the grant will pay an estimated $51,111.96. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting. d. Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy The Public Funds Investment Act requires the annual review of the City’s written Investment Policy (Council Policy FIN-06) and Investment Strategy (Council Policy FIN-05) and approved broker list. No changes are recommended for both policies. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Animal Services Advisory Committee Report The Animal Services Advisory Committee chair will update Council on the committee’s activities and staff will provide a status on key department initiatives.
3. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Hilina Gatew – Garland Youth Council Paige Pospisil – Garland Youth Council Tony Cleveland – Garland Youth Council 4. Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 5. Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately.
Hold a public hearing to consider an alley waiver. Habitat for Humanity Garland is requesting approval of a waiver to Section 31.27 of the City of Garland Code of Ordinances regarding alley requirements for residential lots on property zoned Single-Family (SF/7/G/3) District.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Hilina Gatew – Garland Youth Council Paige Pospisil – Garland Youth Council Tony Cleveland – Garland Youth Council
Jun 01, 2010 City Council
Written Briefings: a. Depository Bank Contract Renewal On July 3, 2007, Council authorized the City Manager to execute a 3-year contract with JP Morgan Chase for depository bank services. The 3-year contract period is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 with a 2-year extension option. Council is requested to consider authorizing the renewal of the depository bank contract with JP Morgan Chase for a two-year period. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting. b. Historically Underutilized Businesses Inclusion Program Update An update on the City’s Procurement Inclusion Program Enhancement Strategy, which is designed to provide competitive opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses to be included in all levels of City procurement, is provided for Council’s information and review. c. 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has made funds available to units of local government under the 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Garland Police Department is eligible to apply to the BJA. If approved by the federal government, the grant will pay an estimated $51,111.96. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting. d. Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy The Public Funds Investment Act requires the annual review of the City’s written Investment Policy (Council Policy FIN-06) and Investment Strategy (Council Policy FIN-05) and approved broker list. No changes are recommended for both policies. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Animal Services Advisory Committee Report The Animal Services Advisory Committee chair will update Council on the committee’s activities and staff will provide a status on key department initiatives.
3. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Hilina Gatew – Garland Youth Council Paige Pospisil – Garland Youth Council Tony Cleveland – Garland Youth Council 4. Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 5. Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately.
Hold a public hearing to consider an alley waiver. Habitat for Humanity Garland is requesting approval of a waiver to Section 31.27 of the City of Garland Code of Ordinances regarding alley requirements for residential lots on property zoned Single-Family (SF/7/G/3) District.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Hilina Gatew – Garland Youth Council Paige Pospisil – Garland Youth Council Tony Cleveland – Garland Youth Council