Call to Order, Invocation & Pledge
Presentations are given to special guests and proclamations are read.
Items 1-10
Consider approving by minute action a consulting agreement with Ray Schwertner. At the January 3, 2012 Executive Session, Council discussed the reassignment of Ray Schwertner, the Managing Director of Electric Utility, to a consulting basis. A draft of the proposed consulting agreement was considered by Council at the February 20 Work Session and February 21 Regular Meeting. Several Council Members requested additional revisions be made to the proposed agreement and brought back for Council consideration and approval.
Hold a public hearing on the following zoning case: Consider the application of Firewheel Ventures requesting approval of a Detail Plan for Medical Clinic/Offices and Office, General Uses on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 03-09 for General Business Uses. The property is located south of Naaman School Road, east of Goldenwood Drive. (File 12-09) The proposal is for approval of a Detail Plan for a Medical Clinic/Office and Office, General Uses. At the February 27, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the amendment as recommended by staff.
Hold a public hearing and consider (1) an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone and (2) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a tax abatement agreement. Advanced Pharmacy is considering opening a 10,000 square foot certain center in Garland at the Firewheel Distribution Center, bringing $2 million in business personal property and taxable inventory to Garland. At the March 5, 2012 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Partnership Steering Committee that Council provide (1) general support for the project and (2) support a 50% City tax abatement on business personal property for up to seven years.
Hold a public hearing and consider (1) an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone; (2) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an economic development agreement with Kraft Foods Global, Inc.; and, (3) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a tax abatement agreement. Kraft Foods Global, Inc. has plans to bring additional projects to its Garland facility. The projects will require new machinery and equipment, bringing $11.6 million in business personal property value to Garland. At the March 5, 2012 Executive Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee that Council provide (1) general support for the project and (2) support of a 100% City tax abatement on business personal property for five years. In addition, Council is requested to authorize an amendment to a Chapter 380 economic development agreement between the City and Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan. This item was scheduled for Council consideration and discussion at the March 19, 2012 Work Session.
Items 15 (Part 2 of 2), 16 & 17
15. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan. This item was scheduled for Council consideration and discussion at the March 19, 2012 Work Session. 16. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 17. Adjourn.
Mar 20, 2012 City Council
Call to Order, Invocation & Pledge
Presentations are given to special guests and proclamations are read.
Items 1-10
Consider approving by minute action a consulting agreement with Ray Schwertner. At the January 3, 2012 Executive Session, Council discussed the reassignment of Ray Schwertner, the Managing Director of Electric Utility, to a consulting basis. A draft of the proposed consulting agreement was considered by Council at the February 20 Work Session and February 21 Regular Meeting. Several Council Members requested additional revisions be made to the proposed agreement and brought back for Council consideration and approval.
Hold a public hearing on the following zoning case: Consider the application of Firewheel Ventures requesting approval of a Detail Plan for Medical Clinic/Offices and Office, General Uses on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 03-09 for General Business Uses. The property is located south of Naaman School Road, east of Goldenwood Drive. (File 12-09) The proposal is for approval of a Detail Plan for a Medical Clinic/Office and Office, General Uses. At the February 27, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the amendment as recommended by staff.
Hold a public hearing and consider (1) an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone and (2) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a tax abatement agreement. Advanced Pharmacy is considering opening a 10,000 square foot certain center in Garland at the Firewheel Distribution Center, bringing $2 million in business personal property and taxable inventory to Garland. At the March 5, 2012 Work Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Partnership Steering Committee that Council provide (1) general support for the project and (2) support a 50% City tax abatement on business personal property for up to seven years.
Hold a public hearing and consider (1) an ordinance designating an area as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the reinvestment zone; (2) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an economic development agreement with Kraft Foods Global, Inc.; and, (3) a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a tax abatement agreement. Kraft Foods Global, Inc. has plans to bring additional projects to its Garland facility. The projects will require new machinery and equipment, bringing $11.6 million in business personal property value to Garland. At the March 5, 2012 Executive Session, Council considered a recommendation by the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee that Council provide (1) general support for the project and (2) support of a 100% City tax abatement on business personal property for five years. In addition, Council is requested to authorize an amendment to a Chapter 380 economic development agreement between the City and Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan. This item was scheduled for Council consideration and discussion at the March 19, 2012 Work Session.
Items 15 (Part 2 of 2), 16 & 17
15. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan. This item was scheduled for Council consideration and discussion at the March 19, 2012 Work Session. 16. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 17. Adjourn.