Vacancies on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) Board of Directors The terms of office for Ed Jackson and Chris Liebrum as members on the GHFC Board of Directors will expire on August 31, 2012. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. Ed Jackson and Chris Liebrum have both indicated their desire to be reappointed for another six-year term. A letter of interest and resume was also received from Frank Chavez. If Council concurs, interviews will be held with all three applicants at the August 20, 2012 Work Session.
Wastewater Improvements Agreement for Daisy Brand Council is requested to consider authorizing a Wastewater Improvements Agreement with Daisy Brand for the wastewater main improvements along Wall Street from Denton Drive, through easements, to the upper end of the recently completed Carroll Bardfield Relief Sewer. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Use of Escrow Accounts to Manage Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Debt Service On July 12, 2012, the TMPA Board of Directors passed a resolution providing an option for TMPA Member Cities (City of Bryan, City of Denton, City of Greenville, City of Garland) for the administration funds received from Member Cities for the purpose of refunding or prepaying a portion of TMPA’s outstanding revenue refunding bonds, Series 1993. TMPA is proposing the use of escrow accounts as an option to manage the Series 1993 debt service and seeks the approval of an agreement between the Member Cities to allow the use of the escrow accounts. Council is requested to authorize an agreement among and between the Member Cities regarding the prepayment of fixed cost power purchase payments to be paid to TMPA. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Tax Foreclosed City Property Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of six tax foreclosed vacant lots in the City of Garland to homebuilders working in partnership with the Housing and Community Services Department for the development of single-family homes. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting
e. Portfolio Summary The portfolio summary report is provided to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City’s portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Policy Finance-06, Statement of Investment Policy, and City Council Policy Finance-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. f. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The rate mitigation portfolio report is provided to Council each quarter. The report presents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund.
Garland Labor Day Exchange Event DeFeo Council will be briefed on the Garland Labor Day Exchange Event (GLEE) that will be held on September 3, 2012. This event is sponsored by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland.
Mosquito Control Program and B. J. Williams/Mayor 2012 West Nile Virus Outbreak At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Ronald Jones, staff will provide a briefing on the mosquito-borne disease surveillance and control program of the Health Department. Staff will also give an update on the current West Nile virus activity within Garland.
Requests for Council Consideration B. J. Williams/Mayor At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider the following items: Appoint a special workgroup to explore and develop a feasibility proposal for a fiscally sound, budget neutral 2013 July 4th observance for the Garland community. Code Compliance and Building Inspection: Conduct community (neighborhood) public information forum in each Council district in 2012-2013. Note: In person or interactive via CGTV. Appoint a workgroup to review current sign ordinance to determine if “business-friendly” changes can be made. Instruct Chamber to develop and present to Council a community outreach initiative for nonmember small businesses of services available through the Dallas Small Business Development Center.
Televising Citizen Comments Goebel/Mayor at Council Meetings At the request of Council Member Anita Goebel and Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss televising citizen comments at Council meetings. This item is scheduled for a public hearing and formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Preview of 2012-13 Proposed Budget Bradford/Young Presentations will include an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012-13, proposed compensation and benefits for FY 2012-13, and a Texas Municipal Retirement System update. The FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to the Council at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Preview of 2012-13 Proposed Budget Bradford/Young Presentations will include an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012-13, proposed compensation and benefits for FY 2012-13, and a Texas Municipal Retirement System update. The FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to the Council at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Mayor’s Appointments to Council Committees
5. Consider the Consent Agenda Council A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 6. Announce Future Agenda Items Council A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 7. Adjourn
Aug 06, 2012 City Council
Vacancies on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) Board of Directors The terms of office for Ed Jackson and Chris Liebrum as members on the GHFC Board of Directors will expire on August 31, 2012. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. Ed Jackson and Chris Liebrum have both indicated their desire to be reappointed for another six-year term. A letter of interest and resume was also received from Frank Chavez. If Council concurs, interviews will be held with all three applicants at the August 20, 2012 Work Session.
Wastewater Improvements Agreement for Daisy Brand Council is requested to consider authorizing a Wastewater Improvements Agreement with Daisy Brand for the wastewater main improvements along Wall Street from Denton Drive, through easements, to the upper end of the recently completed Carroll Bardfield Relief Sewer. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Use of Escrow Accounts to Manage Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Debt Service On July 12, 2012, the TMPA Board of Directors passed a resolution providing an option for TMPA Member Cities (City of Bryan, City of Denton, City of Greenville, City of Garland) for the administration funds received from Member Cities for the purpose of refunding or prepaying a portion of TMPA’s outstanding revenue refunding bonds, Series 1993. TMPA is proposing the use of escrow accounts as an option to manage the Series 1993 debt service and seeks the approval of an agreement between the Member Cities to allow the use of the escrow accounts. Council is requested to authorize an agreement among and between the Member Cities regarding the prepayment of fixed cost power purchase payments to be paid to TMPA. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Tax Foreclosed City Property Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of six tax foreclosed vacant lots in the City of Garland to homebuilders working in partnership with the Housing and Community Services Department for the development of single-family homes. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting
e. Portfolio Summary The portfolio summary report is provided to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City’s portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Policy Finance-06, Statement of Investment Policy, and City Council Policy Finance-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. f. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The rate mitigation portfolio report is provided to Council each quarter. The report presents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund.
Garland Labor Day Exchange Event DeFeo Council will be briefed on the Garland Labor Day Exchange Event (GLEE) that will be held on September 3, 2012. This event is sponsored by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland.
Mosquito Control Program and B. J. Williams/Mayor 2012 West Nile Virus Outbreak At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Ronald Jones, staff will provide a briefing on the mosquito-borne disease surveillance and control program of the Health Department. Staff will also give an update on the current West Nile virus activity within Garland.
Requests for Council Consideration B. J. Williams/Mayor At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider the following items: Appoint a special workgroup to explore and develop a feasibility proposal for a fiscally sound, budget neutral 2013 July 4th observance for the Garland community. Code Compliance and Building Inspection: Conduct community (neighborhood) public information forum in each Council district in 2012-2013. Note: In person or interactive via CGTV. Appoint a workgroup to review current sign ordinance to determine if “business-friendly” changes can be made. Instruct Chamber to develop and present to Council a community outreach initiative for nonmember small businesses of services available through the Dallas Small Business Development Center.
Televising Citizen Comments Goebel/Mayor at Council Meetings At the request of Council Member Anita Goebel and Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss televising citizen comments at Council meetings. This item is scheduled for a public hearing and formal consideration at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Preview of 2012-13 Proposed Budget Bradford/Young Presentations will include an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012-13, proposed compensation and benefits for FY 2012-13, and a Texas Municipal Retirement System update. The FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to the Council at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Preview of 2012-13 Proposed Budget Bradford/Young Presentations will include an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012-13, proposed compensation and benefits for FY 2012-13, and a Texas Municipal Retirement System update. The FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to the Council at the August 7, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Mayor’s Appointments to Council Committees
5. Consider the Consent Agenda Council A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 6. Announce Future Agenda Items Council A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 7. Adjourn