Item 1a: Annual Contract for Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) The City of Garland contracts annually with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to operate the Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) through the Nicholson Memorial Library System. The program is fully funded by the State of Texas and the City incurs no financial liability for operation of the system should funds not be appropriated by the State. The City will receive $672,106 for operation of the NETLS service program through the Nicholson Memorial Library System during the State Fiscal Year 2009 (September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009), including a projected $33,744 in indirect costs as City revenues. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1b: Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant (TANG) for Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of the Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant (TANG) and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to implement the grant on behalf of NETLS member libraries. In State Fiscal Year 2009, the City will receive $33,074 for administration of the TANG for the NETLS member libraries. This amount includes $1,575 indirect costs as City revenues. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1c: Easement Abandonment – 3705 University Drive Council is requested to consider abandoning existing drainage easements in exchange for the granting of other easements to construct the University Drive Channel project. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1d: Major Industrial and Customer Cities Rate Adjustments Council is requested to consider approval of wastewater rate adjustments for the major industrial and customer city rate classes. The methodology used for annually adjusting these rates is a routine process authorized in Section 50.34 of the Code of Ordinances. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 2a: Housing Standards Board Status Report At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Preston Edwards, the Chair of the Housing Standards Board (HSB), David Perry, will brief Council on the 2007-08 activities of the HSB.
Item 2b: Resolution Regarding the Use and Appropriation of State Transportation Revenues At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones and Council Member Douglas Athas, Council is requested to consider a resolution that supports: 1) the discontinuation of the diversion of state transportation user revenues to non-transportation uses, and 2) the appropriation of all revenue from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the October 7, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 2c: Appropriate Zoning of the Northwest Quadrant of Century Park and Beltline Road At the request of Council Members Darren Lathen and Rick Williams, Council is requested to discuss the appropriate zoning of the northwest quadrant of Century Park and Beltline Road.
Item 2d: Revisions to Council Policies Regarding the Discovery, Investigation, and Handling of Allegations of Fraud, Abuse, and Waste At the request of the Audit Committee, Council is requested to consider revisions to Council Policies regarding the discovery, investigation, and handling of allegations of fraud, abuse, and waste.
Item 3a: Regulation of Wind Energy Systems Council is requested to consider a recommendation by the Development Services Committee for a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding residential wind energy systems.
Item 3b: Evaluation of Appropriate Zoning The site formerly occupied by Wal-Mart, and the adjacent properties within the triangle bound by South Garland Avenue, Kingsley and Shiloh Roads, have significant redevelopment potential but are, at the same time, vulnerable to occupation with inappropriate uses. The Development Services Committee has recommended that an evaluation of the properties’ zoning designation be undertaken to ensure that their future use is compatible with existing and desired land use patterns and that the redevelopment potential of this area is not comprised.
Item 3c: Amendments to Article V, Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses” Regarding Home Solicitations At their September 15, 2008 meeting, the Community Services Committee discussed possible modifications to certain sections of the Code of Ordinances regarding Home Solicitations. The City Attorney’s Office has drafted a proposed ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 26, of the Code of Ordinances regarding Home Solicitations. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the October 7, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 4: Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Item 5: Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item 6: Discuss Consent Agenda
Item 7: Discuss Future Agenda Items
Oct 06, 2008 City Council
Item 1a: Annual Contract for Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) The City of Garland contracts annually with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to operate the Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) through the Nicholson Memorial Library System. The program is fully funded by the State of Texas and the City incurs no financial liability for operation of the system should funds not be appropriated by the State. The City will receive $672,106 for operation of the NETLS service program through the Nicholson Memorial Library System during the State Fiscal Year 2009 (September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009), including a projected $33,744 in indirect costs as City revenues. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1b: Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant (TANG) for Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of the Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant (TANG) and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to implement the grant on behalf of NETLS member libraries. In State Fiscal Year 2009, the City will receive $33,074 for administration of the TANG for the NETLS member libraries. This amount includes $1,575 indirect costs as City revenues. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1c: Easement Abandonment – 3705 University Drive Council is requested to consider abandoning existing drainage easements in exchange for the granting of other easements to construct the University Drive Channel project. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 1d: Major Industrial and Customer Cities Rate Adjustments Council is requested to consider approval of wastewater rate adjustments for the major industrial and customer city rate classes. The methodology used for annually adjusting these rates is a routine process authorized in Section 50.34 of the Code of Ordinances. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 2a: Housing Standards Board Status Report At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Preston Edwards, the Chair of the Housing Standards Board (HSB), David Perry, will brief Council on the 2007-08 activities of the HSB.
Item 2b: Resolution Regarding the Use and Appropriation of State Transportation Revenues At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones and Council Member Douglas Athas, Council is requested to consider a resolution that supports: 1) the discontinuation of the diversion of state transportation user revenues to non-transportation uses, and 2) the appropriation of all revenue from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the October 7, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 2c: Appropriate Zoning of the Northwest Quadrant of Century Park and Beltline Road At the request of Council Members Darren Lathen and Rick Williams, Council is requested to discuss the appropriate zoning of the northwest quadrant of Century Park and Beltline Road.
Item 2d: Revisions to Council Policies Regarding the Discovery, Investigation, and Handling of Allegations of Fraud, Abuse, and Waste At the request of the Audit Committee, Council is requested to consider revisions to Council Policies regarding the discovery, investigation, and handling of allegations of fraud, abuse, and waste.
Item 3a: Regulation of Wind Energy Systems Council is requested to consider a recommendation by the Development Services Committee for a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding residential wind energy systems.
Item 3b: Evaluation of Appropriate Zoning The site formerly occupied by Wal-Mart, and the adjacent properties within the triangle bound by South Garland Avenue, Kingsley and Shiloh Roads, have significant redevelopment potential but are, at the same time, vulnerable to occupation with inappropriate uses. The Development Services Committee has recommended that an evaluation of the properties’ zoning designation be undertaken to ensure that their future use is compatible with existing and desired land use patterns and that the redevelopment potential of this area is not comprised.
Item 3c: Amendments to Article V, Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses” Regarding Home Solicitations At their September 15, 2008 meeting, the Community Services Committee discussed possible modifications to certain sections of the Code of Ordinances regarding Home Solicitations. The City Attorney’s Office has drafted a proposed ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 26, of the Code of Ordinances regarding Home Solicitations. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the October 7, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Item 4: Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Item 5: Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item 6: Discuss Consent Agenda
Item 7: Discuss Future Agenda Items