The prayer and pledge are said.
Conduct the Swearing in of Council Members
Conduct the Swearing in of Council Members
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.
Consider approving by minute action the City of Garland Community Garden Program Policies and Procedures. At the April 6, 2009 Work Session, Council considered a proposed Community Garden Program which had been recommended by the Community Services Committee. Council also reviewed the proposed policies and procedures.
Hold a public hearing regarding Country Club Road/Commerce Street name change. Due to the new alignment of Country Club Road at SH 66, certain segments of Country Club Road and Commerce Street must be renamed to avoid duplication and to create a logical street naming pattern. This item was considered by Council at the April 6, 2009 Work Session. NOTE: Staff is requesting that this item be postponed to June 16, 2009.
Hold a public hearing regarding the 2009 Community Development Block Grant – Recovery Funds. One of the requirements in the process of formulating the budget for the Community Development Block Grant is to hold a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for comments by interested individuals regarding the proposed use of the funds. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the May 19, 2009 Work Session.
Consider an ordinance ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2302, Texas Government Code (the “Act”), providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating Ecolab, Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (the “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project.
Consider an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone. At the May 4, 2009 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) Steering Committee that Council hold a public hearing and approve ordinances nominating Ecolab, Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The GEDP also recommended that Council provide 1.) general support of Ecolab’s project to invest $19.3 million in new machinery and equipment upgrades over the next four years and 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on the new addition for 7 years (total of $295,032).
Consider the application of Carroll Company, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a High Risk Use (chemical manufacturer) on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located at 2929 Oakland Street. (File 09-13) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a chemical manufacturer. At the April 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Geral DeWitt, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Sales, Leasing, and Repair (Used) on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located at 925 Lavon Drive. (File 09-14) The proposal is for approval of a renewal to a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Sales, Leasing and Repair (used). At the April 27, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 10 years tied to Geral DeWitt as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Garland Recyclers, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located west of Shiloh Road, north of Forest Lane. (File 09-15) The proposal is for approval of a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center. At the April 27, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 20 years tied to Garland Recyclers as recommended by staff.
Comments on "Citizen comments"
The mayor addresses news related to the Citizen comments section of the agenda.
May 19, 2009 City Council
The prayer and pledge are said.
Conduct the Swearing in of Council Members
Conduct the Swearing in of Council Members
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.
Consider approving by minute action the City of Garland Community Garden Program Policies and Procedures. At the April 6, 2009 Work Session, Council considered a proposed Community Garden Program which had been recommended by the Community Services Committee. Council also reviewed the proposed policies and procedures.
Hold a public hearing regarding Country Club Road/Commerce Street name change. Due to the new alignment of Country Club Road at SH 66, certain segments of Country Club Road and Commerce Street must be renamed to avoid duplication and to create a logical street naming pattern. This item was considered by Council at the April 6, 2009 Work Session. NOTE: Staff is requesting that this item be postponed to June 16, 2009.
Hold a public hearing regarding the 2009 Community Development Block Grant – Recovery Funds. One of the requirements in the process of formulating the budget for the Community Development Block Grant is to hold a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for comments by interested individuals regarding the proposed use of the funds. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the May 19, 2009 Work Session.
Consider an ordinance ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2302, Texas Government Code (the “Act”), providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating Ecolab, Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (the “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project.
Consider an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone. At the May 4, 2009 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) Steering Committee that Council hold a public hearing and approve ordinances nominating Ecolab, Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The GEDP also recommended that Council provide 1.) general support of Ecolab’s project to invest $19.3 million in new machinery and equipment upgrades over the next four years and 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on the new addition for 7 years (total of $295,032).
Consider the application of Carroll Company, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a High Risk Use (chemical manufacturer) on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located at 2929 Oakland Street. (File 09-13) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a chemical manufacturer. At the April 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Geral DeWitt, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Sales, Leasing, and Repair (Used) on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located at 925 Lavon Drive. (File 09-14) The proposal is for approval of a renewal to a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Sales, Leasing and Repair (used). At the April 27, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 10 years tied to Geral DeWitt as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Garland Recyclers, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The subject property is located west of Shiloh Road, north of Forest Lane. (File 09-15) The proposal is for approval of a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center. At the April 27, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 20 years tied to Garland Recyclers as recommended by staff.
Comments on "Citizen comments"
The mayor addresses news related to the Citizen comments section of the agenda.