Written Briefings: a. Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Grant b. Texas Neighborhood Stabilization Program Application c. Revision to City Council Policy OPNS-29, “Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations” d. Proposed Debt Sale e. Appointment of a Program Administrator and Development of Identity Theft Oversight Committee f. Rate Mitigation Fund g. Portfolio Summary
Procurement Inclusion Program Staff will provide an overview of the City of Garland’s Procurement Inclusion Program Enhancement Strategy which is designed with the goal of ensuring that Historically Underutilized Businesses have the opportunity to compete in all segments of City procurement.
Financial Update Staff will provide Council with a financial update.
Citywide Marketing Strategy Staff will provide Council with an overview of the process for securing a marketing consultant to develop and implement the citywide marketing strategy.
Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rick Williams, Chair of the Audit Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Discussion and direction regarding future GHFC Audits – Independent Auditor vs. Internal Auditor. City of Garland FY 2008 Financial Audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rick Williams, Chair of the Audit Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Discussion and direction regarding future GHFC Audits – Independent Auditor vs. Internal Auditor. City of Garland FY 2008 Financial Audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Development Services Committee Report Council Member Larry Jeffus, Chair of the Development Services Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Recommendation to Council regarding the geographic expansion of the downtown automobile uses overlay district. Recommendation to Council regarding the establishment and use of public improvement districts to fund neighborhood enhancements. Recommendation to Council regarding changes to restrictions for temporary signs and banners.
Zoning Enforcement Efforts Information on the zoning enforcement efforts throughout the City is provided to Council for their review.
Zoning Enforcement Efforts Information on the zoning enforcement efforts throughout the City is provided to Council for their review.
2009/2010 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budget Council is requested to review and provide direction regarding the allocations for funding the 2009/2010 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budget.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Community Multicultural Commission – Chekeitha R. Gray
Item 5: 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. Item 6: 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. Item 7: Adjourn
Apr 20, 2009 City Council
Written Briefings: a. Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Grant b. Texas Neighborhood Stabilization Program Application c. Revision to City Council Policy OPNS-29, “Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations” d. Proposed Debt Sale e. Appointment of a Program Administrator and Development of Identity Theft Oversight Committee f. Rate Mitigation Fund g. Portfolio Summary
Procurement Inclusion Program Staff will provide an overview of the City of Garland’s Procurement Inclusion Program Enhancement Strategy which is designed with the goal of ensuring that Historically Underutilized Businesses have the opportunity to compete in all segments of City procurement.
Financial Update Staff will provide Council with a financial update.
Citywide Marketing Strategy Staff will provide Council with an overview of the process for securing a marketing consultant to develop and implement the citywide marketing strategy.
Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rick Williams, Chair of the Audit Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Discussion and direction regarding future GHFC Audits – Independent Auditor vs. Internal Auditor. City of Garland FY 2008 Financial Audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rick Williams, Chair of the Audit Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Discussion and direction regarding future GHFC Audits – Independent Auditor vs. Internal Auditor. City of Garland FY 2008 Financial Audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Development Services Committee Report Council Member Larry Jeffus, Chair of the Development Services Committee, will brief Council on the following items: Recommendation to Council regarding the geographic expansion of the downtown automobile uses overlay district. Recommendation to Council regarding the establishment and use of public improvement districts to fund neighborhood enhancements. Recommendation to Council regarding changes to restrictions for temporary signs and banners.
Zoning Enforcement Efforts Information on the zoning enforcement efforts throughout the City is provided to Council for their review.
Zoning Enforcement Efforts Information on the zoning enforcement efforts throughout the City is provided to Council for their review.
2009/2010 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budget Council is requested to review and provide direction regarding the allocations for funding the 2009/2010 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budget.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Community Multicultural Commission – Chekeitha R. Gray
Item 5: 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. Item 6: 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. Item 7: Adjourn