a. Fair Housing Initiatives Grant Program b. Rate Mitigation Fund Quarterly Report c. Portfolio Summary Quarterly Report d. Suspend Effective Date of Atmos? Rate Increase e. Disaster Housing Assistance Program f. Professional Services Agreement for the GP&L Strategic Resource Plan
Cross Development along with its lead tenant, Washington Mutual, is considering redeveloping the old Garland Laundry and Cleaners on Garland Road. The developers are trying to overcome the cost of environmental remediation and demolition that will be incurred by changing the building from a former dry cleaners to a modern office use, which will increase the property value by 250%. When completed, this project will change the face of a very strategic part of the entrance to downtown from Garland Road and will act as a catalyst for more redevelopment in this area. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Economic Steering Committee unanimously recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, and 2.) a tax incentive and 100% road impact fee waiver. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future regular meeting.
Cross Development along with its lead tenant, Washington Mutual, is considering redeveloping the old Garland Laundry and Cleaners on Garland Road. The developers are trying to overcome the cost of environmental remediation and demolition that will be incurred by changing the building from a former dry cleaners to a modern office use, which will increase the property value by 250%. When completed, this project will change the face of a very strategic part of the entrance to downtown from Garland Road and will act as a catalyst for more redevelopment in this area. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Economic Steering Committee unanimously recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, and 2.) a tax incentive and 100% road impact fee waiver. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future regular meeting.
In accordance with Council Policy No. OPNS-29, Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations, requests from nonprofit organizations for donated City services in excess of $1,000 must be brought to Council for consideration. The Garland Asian American Festival has requested that the City waive fees and charges for City services in the amount of $2,447.00 for their event to be held on November 3, 2007.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider amending Article V, ?Code of Ethics,? of Chapter 10, ?Administration,? of the Code of Ordinances.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider rescheduling the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings in December 2007 and January 2008 due to the holiday season. Suggested dates for the Regular Meetings are December 4 and 11, and January 8 and 22. Work Sessions would be held on the Mondays prior to the Regular Meetings. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 6, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider authorizing a ?pre-positioning? contract with private contractors to assist the City with the removal and disposal of debris generated by a disaster event.
Council is requested to consider authorizing a ?pre-positioning? contract with private contractors to assist the City with the removal and disposal of debris generated by a disaster event.
Council is requested to consider authorizing the replacement of the current radio system with two sites, ten channel Trunked 800 MHz Analog Simulcast system in order to resolve coverage problems with the current system that is almost 15 years old. At the present time, police and fire are sometimes unable to communicate with city dispatchers and each other, placing them in life threatening situations. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 6, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Earlier this year the Development Services Committee drafted a recommendation for amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the location and regulation of residential wind energy systems. The Plan Commission held public hearings on August 27 and September 24, 2007 to consider the draft amendment and has forwarded a recommendation to Council.
Item 2e on October 15, 2007
4. Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments - Council
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Council
6. Discuss Consent Agenda - Council
7. Discuss Future Agenda Items - Council
Oct 15, 2007 City Council
a. Fair Housing Initiatives Grant Program b. Rate Mitigation Fund Quarterly Report c. Portfolio Summary Quarterly Report d. Suspend Effective Date of Atmos? Rate Increase e. Disaster Housing Assistance Program f. Professional Services Agreement for the GP&L Strategic Resource Plan
Cross Development along with its lead tenant, Washington Mutual, is considering redeveloping the old Garland Laundry and Cleaners on Garland Road. The developers are trying to overcome the cost of environmental remediation and demolition that will be incurred by changing the building from a former dry cleaners to a modern office use, which will increase the property value by 250%. When completed, this project will change the face of a very strategic part of the entrance to downtown from Garland Road and will act as a catalyst for more redevelopment in this area. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Economic Steering Committee unanimously recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, and 2.) a tax incentive and 100% road impact fee waiver. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future regular meeting.
Cross Development along with its lead tenant, Washington Mutual, is considering redeveloping the old Garland Laundry and Cleaners on Garland Road. The developers are trying to overcome the cost of environmental remediation and demolition that will be incurred by changing the building from a former dry cleaners to a modern office use, which will increase the property value by 250%. When completed, this project will change the face of a very strategic part of the entrance to downtown from Garland Road and will act as a catalyst for more redevelopment in this area. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Economic Steering Committee unanimously recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, and 2.) a tax incentive and 100% road impact fee waiver. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future regular meeting.
In accordance with Council Policy No. OPNS-29, Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations, requests from nonprofit organizations for donated City services in excess of $1,000 must be brought to Council for consideration. The Garland Asian American Festival has requested that the City waive fees and charges for City services in the amount of $2,447.00 for their event to be held on November 3, 2007.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider amending Article V, ?Code of Ethics,? of Chapter 10, ?Administration,? of the Code of Ordinances.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider rescheduling the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings in December 2007 and January 2008 due to the holiday season. Suggested dates for the Regular Meetings are December 4 and 11, and January 8 and 22. Work Sessions would be held on the Mondays prior to the Regular Meetings. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 6, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider authorizing a ?pre-positioning? contract with private contractors to assist the City with the removal and disposal of debris generated by a disaster event.
Council is requested to consider authorizing a ?pre-positioning? contract with private contractors to assist the City with the removal and disposal of debris generated by a disaster event.
Council is requested to consider authorizing the replacement of the current radio system with two sites, ten channel Trunked 800 MHz Analog Simulcast system in order to resolve coverage problems with the current system that is almost 15 years old. At the present time, police and fire are sometimes unable to communicate with city dispatchers and each other, placing them in life threatening situations. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 6, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Earlier this year the Development Services Committee drafted a recommendation for amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the location and regulation of residential wind energy systems. The Plan Commission held public hearings on August 27 and September 24, 2007 to consider the draft amendment and has forwarded a recommendation to Council.
Item 2e on October 15, 2007
4. Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments - Council
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Council
6. Discuss Consent Agenda - Council
7. Discuss Future Agenda Items - Council