Verbal briefing Item 2A Part 2
a. Housing Standards Board Update - Jeffus/Cox At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Laura Perkins Cox, an update on the Housing Standard Board (HSB) 2006-07 activities will be provided to Council by HSB Chair David Perry.
Dangerous Dog Procedures - Athas/Cox (part 1)
Verbal Briefings: Item 2b - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Perkins Cox, staff will update Council on current procedures authorized by Chapter 22 in controlling dangerous animals and actions taken by Animal Services to investigate animal bite reports. State law changes from the most recent legislative session will also be addressed.
Dangerous Dog Procedures - Athas/Cox (part 2)
Verbal Briefings: Item 2b - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Perkins Cox, staff will update Council on current procedures authorized by Chapter 22 in controlling dangerous animals and actions taken by Animal Services to investigate animal bite reports. State law changes from the most recent legislative session will also be addressed.
Shooting Range on Pleasant Valley - Athas/Lathen
Verbal Briefings: Item 2c - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Darren Lathen, Council is requested to discuss the shooting range located on Pleasant Valley.
Role and Responsibilities of the Mayor Pro Tem
Verbal Briefings: Item 2d - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the role and responsibilities of the Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Tem.
Preview of 2007-08 Proposed Budget
Item 3a - Staff will present an overview of the City Manager?s Proposed Budget for 2007-08 and review the calendar for August and September Budget Sessions. The 2007-08 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 7, 2007 Regular Meeting.
(Item 4) Discuss Committee/Assignments - Council. (Item 5) Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Council. (Item 6) Discuss Consent Agenda - Council. (Item 7) Discuss Future Agenda - Items Council.
a. Residential Lock Box Program for Senior Citizens Information is being provided to Council on a new residential lockbox program that is intended to expedite access to senior citizens in their own homes during medical or other emergencies. The residential lockbox program helps to eliminate the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders who force entry into a residence during an emergency. The program will be open to all Garland residents who either live alone, or must be left alone on a regular basis, and are age 65 and above, or are under age 65 and have a major issue that could render them incapacitated or unconscious. There is no financial impact to the City of Garland. Lockboxes will be purchased by the Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.
d. Advance Foods Company Rate Adjustment Advance Foods Company has formally requested a sewer rate adjustment. Council is requested to consider granting this request based on improvements to the quality of sewer effluent made by Advance Foods Company since purchasing the assets of Quik-to-Fix Foods in July 2006.
Verbal briefing Item 2A Part 1
a. Housing Standards Board Update - Jeffus/Cox At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Laura Perkins Cox, an update on the Housing Standard Board (HSB) 2006-07 activities will be provided to Council by HSB Chair David Perry.
Aug 06, 2007 City Council
Verbal briefing Item 2A Part 2
a. Housing Standards Board Update - Jeffus/Cox At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Laura Perkins Cox, an update on the Housing Standard Board (HSB) 2006-07 activities will be provided to Council by HSB Chair David Perry.
Dangerous Dog Procedures - Athas/Cox (part 1)
Verbal Briefings: Item 2b - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Perkins Cox, staff will update Council on current procedures authorized by Chapter 22 in controlling dangerous animals and actions taken by Animal Services to investigate animal bite reports. State law changes from the most recent legislative session will also be addressed.
Dangerous Dog Procedures - Athas/Cox (part 2)
Verbal Briefings: Item 2b - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Laura Perkins Cox, staff will update Council on current procedures authorized by Chapter 22 in controlling dangerous animals and actions taken by Animal Services to investigate animal bite reports. State law changes from the most recent legislative session will also be addressed.
Shooting Range on Pleasant Valley - Athas/Lathen
Verbal Briefings: Item 2c - At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Darren Lathen, Council is requested to discuss the shooting range located on Pleasant Valley.
Role and Responsibilities of the Mayor Pro Tem
Verbal Briefings: Item 2d - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the role and responsibilities of the Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Tem.
Preview of 2007-08 Proposed Budget
Item 3a - Staff will present an overview of the City Manager?s Proposed Budget for 2007-08 and review the calendar for August and September Budget Sessions. The 2007-08 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 7, 2007 Regular Meeting.
(Item 4) Discuss Committee/Assignments - Council. (Item 5) Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Council. (Item 6) Discuss Consent Agenda - Council. (Item 7) Discuss Future Agenda - Items Council.
a. Residential Lock Box Program for Senior Citizens Information is being provided to Council on a new residential lockbox program that is intended to expedite access to senior citizens in their own homes during medical or other emergencies. The residential lockbox program helps to eliminate the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders who force entry into a residence during an emergency. The program will be open to all Garland residents who either live alone, or must be left alone on a regular basis, and are age 65 and above, or are under age 65 and have a major issue that could render them incapacitated or unconscious. There is no financial impact to the City of Garland. Lockboxes will be purchased by the Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.
d. Advance Foods Company Rate Adjustment Advance Foods Company has formally requested a sewer rate adjustment. Council is requested to consider granting this request based on improvements to the quality of sewer effluent made by Advance Foods Company since purchasing the assets of Quik-to-Fix Foods in July 2006.
Verbal briefing Item 2A Part 1
a. Housing Standards Board Update - Jeffus/Cox At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Laura Perkins Cox, an update on the Housing Standard Board (HSB) 2006-07 activities will be provided to Council by HSB Chair David Perry.