Council is requested to consider abandoning two easements: an existing 5-foot wide Utility Easement in the A.D. Jackson Corners subdivision and an existing 20-foot wide Utility Easement in RaceTrac Forest Lane Addition. Due to the planned redevelopment by RaceTrac, the easements are no longer necessary. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Council annually amends the tax roll to reflect uncollected ad valorem taxes, as required by generally accepted accounting principles. Although the tax roll is reduced by this action, collection efforts continue unless the costs of those efforts exceed potential revenues. Council is requested to consider authorizing the annual tax roll amendment process. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Written Briefing Item 1C, 1D, 1E
At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Cox, a report on the Dog Park is provided for Council?s information and review.
At the request of Council Members Jackie Feagin and Larry Jeffus, a report on the Skate Park is provided for Council?s information and review.
The Development Incentive Agreement with Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD (the Bass Pro developers) was approved by Council in 2005. As contained within Exhibit ?N? of the Development Incentive Agreement, Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD has the option to sell then lease back the Bass Pro premises to the City of Garland. Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD has now elected to go forward with the sale/leaseback option. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Representatives of Trammell Crow will be present to update Council on the downtown redevelopment project.
The City Manager has assembled a team of employees to address the financial and environmental impact associated with operation of our City Fleet. The team is providing the Council an update on organizational strategies to reduce fleet fuel consumption and emissions.
b. Fleet Fuel Reduction Strategy Briefing - Neill
Council will discuss the issue of alternative ways to economically secure and screen electric substations.
Law enforcement leaders are constantly striving to identify new strategies to encourage safe encounters between police officers and violent persons. One aspect of encouraging positive outcomes during such encounters is by focusing attention on developing less-lethal strategies that balance minimal use of force with the operations necessity of arresting or disarming individuals. One of the most recently developed and prominent weapon is the Conducted Energy Device (CED), also known as Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT).
Law enforcement leaders are constantly striving to identify new strategies to encourage safe encounters between police officers and violent persons. One aspect of encouraging positive outcomes during such encounters is by focusing attention on developing less-lethal strategies that balance minimal use of force with the operations necessity of arresting or disarming individuals. One of the most recently developed and prominent weapon is the Conducted Energy Device (CED), also known as Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT).
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
7. Discuss Future Agenda Items - Council
Aug 20, 2007 City Council
Council is requested to consider abandoning two easements: an existing 5-foot wide Utility Easement in the A.D. Jackson Corners subdivision and an existing 20-foot wide Utility Easement in RaceTrac Forest Lane Addition. Due to the planned redevelopment by RaceTrac, the easements are no longer necessary. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Council annually amends the tax roll to reflect uncollected ad valorem taxes, as required by generally accepted accounting principles. Although the tax roll is reduced by this action, collection efforts continue unless the costs of those efforts exceed potential revenues. Council is requested to consider authorizing the annual tax roll amendment process. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Written Briefing Item 1C, 1D, 1E
At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Cox, a report on the Dog Park is provided for Council?s information and review.
At the request of Council Members Jackie Feagin and Larry Jeffus, a report on the Skate Park is provided for Council?s information and review.
The Development Incentive Agreement with Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD (the Bass Pro developers) was approved by Council in 2005. As contained within Exhibit ?N? of the Development Incentive Agreement, Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD has the option to sell then lease back the Bass Pro premises to the City of Garland. Harvest/Harbor Point, LTD has now elected to go forward with the sale/leaseback option. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Representatives of Trammell Crow will be present to update Council on the downtown redevelopment project.
The City Manager has assembled a team of employees to address the financial and environmental impact associated with operation of our City Fleet. The team is providing the Council an update on organizational strategies to reduce fleet fuel consumption and emissions.
b. Fleet Fuel Reduction Strategy Briefing - Neill
Council will discuss the issue of alternative ways to economically secure and screen electric substations.
Law enforcement leaders are constantly striving to identify new strategies to encourage safe encounters between police officers and violent persons. One aspect of encouraging positive outcomes during such encounters is by focusing attention on developing less-lethal strategies that balance minimal use of force with the operations necessity of arresting or disarming individuals. One of the most recently developed and prominent weapon is the Conducted Energy Device (CED), also known as Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT).
Law enforcement leaders are constantly striving to identify new strategies to encourage safe encounters between police officers and violent persons. One aspect of encouraging positive outcomes during such encounters is by focusing attention on developing less-lethal strategies that balance minimal use of force with the operations necessity of arresting or disarming individuals. One of the most recently developed and prominent weapon is the Conducted Energy Device (CED), also known as Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT).
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
7. Discuss Future Agenda Items - Council