Call to Order & Pledge
Special Recognitions by the City
Items 1, 2B, 2C, 3, & 5
Consider approval of the following bids: a. Olinger to Greenville Transmission Construction Bid No. 3118-12 Great Southwestern $5,315,384.92 Contingency 354,358.08 TOTAL $5,669,743.00 This request is to provide labor required to rebuild the Olinger to Greenville 138kV transmission line. This is part of the ERCOT transmission planning requirement for system reliability and security.
Consider by minute action approving the Council Rules of Order and Procedure. In accordance with the City Charter, Council is required to annually adopt its own rules of order and procedure for meetings. This item was scheduled for Council discussion at the November 20, 2012 Work Session.
Consider the following regarding Shape Corporation: a. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garland ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (The “Act”), providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating Shape Corp. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (The “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project. b. An ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the Reinvestment Zone. c. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement. Shape Corporation plans to locate at 3901 W. Miller Road and add $5.1 million in taxable equipment upgrades. This investment will bring in over 50 jobs to the City of Garland. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project; (2) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on this new investment for 7 years (total of $125,771); (3) support of nomination for Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant; (4) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and (5) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Fund Grant.
7. Consider the following regarding Van-Rob Corporation: a. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garland ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (The “Act”), providing Tax Incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating VR Dallas, Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (The “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project. b. An ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the Reinvestment Zone. c. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement. Van-Rob Corporation plans to locate at 3901 W. Miller Road and add $24 million in taxable equipment upgrades. This investment will bring in over 150 jobs to the City. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project (2) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on this new investment for 7 years (total of $591,864) (3) support of nomination for Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant (4) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and (5) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Fund Grant. 8. Consider the following regarding Academy Sports and Outdoors: a. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with Academy, Ltd. b. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with Gulf Coast Commercial Group, Inc. Academy Sports and Outdoors plans to open a retail store in Garland. It is anticipated that this investment will add $7 million real estate value to the City, bring $200,000 annual sales tax revenue to the City, and generate 125 new jobs. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project (2) support a sales tax rebate agreement with retailer Academy pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code (total of $800,000); and (3) support a development fee waiver agreement with developer Gulf Coast Commercial pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code (total of $486,170).
9. Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Garland Partners, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) Districts 00-63 and 87-28 for Freeway Uses and Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed-Use with Conditions and Concept Plan in the SH 190 Overlay District, and 2) variances to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding Parking (Sec. 10-200), Lot and Density Requirements, Setbacks, Lot Coverage and Height in the Multi-Family (MF), Office 2 (O-2), Neighborhood Service(NS) and Shopping Center (SC) Districts (Sec. 19-300 and 400; 21-400; 23-400, 500 and 600; 24-400, 500 and 600). (File 12-41) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning to a Planned Development for Mixed-Use with conditions and concept plan within the SH 190 Overlay, and variances for density requirements, setbacks, lot coverage and height in various zoning districts. At the October 22, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval as recommended by staff except allowing the maximum number of multifamily units in Blocks 2 and 3 to be capped at 375 as requested, but not allowing the units to be transferable among blocks. b. Consider the application of Dowdey, Anderson and Assoc., requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 09-07 for Single Family, Attached Houses(Townhomes) to a Planned Development (PD) District for Single Family, Detached Houses (Patio Homes) with conditions, 2) a Detail Plan for 130 single family residences, and 3) a waiver to Section 31.27 of the Code of Ordinances regarding alleys. (File 12-43) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning, amendments of conditions and the Concept Plan in the current Planned Development(PD) 09-07 District, and a Detail Plan to develop a detached single family subdivision. An alley waiver is also requested. At the October 22, 2012 City Council Agenda November 20, 2012 Page 7 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval as recommended by staff except modifying the minimum dwelling unit size requirements.
Recognition of Boy Scouts and Adjournment
Nov 20, 2012 City Council
Call to Order & Pledge
Special Recognitions by the City
Items 1, 2B, 2C, 3, & 5
Consider approval of the following bids: a. Olinger to Greenville Transmission Construction Bid No. 3118-12 Great Southwestern $5,315,384.92 Contingency 354,358.08 TOTAL $5,669,743.00 This request is to provide labor required to rebuild the Olinger to Greenville 138kV transmission line. This is part of the ERCOT transmission planning requirement for system reliability and security.
Consider by minute action approving the Council Rules of Order and Procedure. In accordance with the City Charter, Council is required to annually adopt its own rules of order and procedure for meetings. This item was scheduled for Council discussion at the November 20, 2012 Work Session.
Consider the following regarding Shape Corporation: a. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garland ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (The “Act”), providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating Shape Corp. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (The “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project. b. An ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the Reinvestment Zone. c. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement. Shape Corporation plans to locate at 3901 W. Miller Road and add $5.1 million in taxable equipment upgrades. This investment will bring in over 50 jobs to the City of Garland. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project; (2) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on this new investment for 7 years (total of $125,771); (3) support of nomination for Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant; (4) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and (5) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Fund Grant.
7. Consider the following regarding Van-Rob Corporation: a. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garland ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (The “Act”), providing Tax Incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, nominating VR Dallas, Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (The “Bank”) as an Enterprise Project. b. An ordinance designating an area as a Reinvestment Zone for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement; making certain findings thereon; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the applicant regarding the Reinvestment Zone. c. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement. Van-Rob Corporation plans to locate at 3901 W. Miller Road and add $24 million in taxable equipment upgrades. This investment will bring in over 150 jobs to the City. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project (2) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on Business Personal Property Value on this new investment for 7 years (total of $591,864) (3) support of nomination for Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant (4) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and (5) support of nomination for the Texas Enterprise Fund Grant. 8. Consider the following regarding Academy Sports and Outdoors: a. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with Academy, Ltd. b. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with Gulf Coast Commercial Group, Inc. Academy Sports and Outdoors plans to open a retail store in Garland. It is anticipated that this investment will add $7 million real estate value to the City, bring $200,000 annual sales tax revenue to the City, and generate 125 new jobs. At the November 5, 2012 Work Session, the Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommended that Council: (1) provide general support for the project (2) support a sales tax rebate agreement with retailer Academy pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code (total of $800,000); and (3) support a development fee waiver agreement with developer Gulf Coast Commercial pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code (total of $486,170).
9. Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Garland Partners, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) Districts 00-63 and 87-28 for Freeway Uses and Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed-Use with Conditions and Concept Plan in the SH 190 Overlay District, and 2) variances to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding Parking (Sec. 10-200), Lot and Density Requirements, Setbacks, Lot Coverage and Height in the Multi-Family (MF), Office 2 (O-2), Neighborhood Service(NS) and Shopping Center (SC) Districts (Sec. 19-300 and 400; 21-400; 23-400, 500 and 600; 24-400, 500 and 600). (File 12-41) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning to a Planned Development for Mixed-Use with conditions and concept plan within the SH 190 Overlay, and variances for density requirements, setbacks, lot coverage and height in various zoning districts. At the October 22, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval as recommended by staff except allowing the maximum number of multifamily units in Blocks 2 and 3 to be capped at 375 as requested, but not allowing the units to be transferable among blocks. b. Consider the application of Dowdey, Anderson and Assoc., requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 09-07 for Single Family, Attached Houses(Townhomes) to a Planned Development (PD) District for Single Family, Detached Houses (Patio Homes) with conditions, 2) a Detail Plan for 130 single family residences, and 3) a waiver to Section 31.27 of the Code of Ordinances regarding alleys. (File 12-43) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning, amendments of conditions and the Concept Plan in the current Planned Development(PD) 09-07 District, and a Detail Plan to develop a detached single family subdivision. An alley waiver is also requested. At the October 22, 2012 City Council Agenda November 20, 2012 Page 7 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended approval as recommended by staff except modifying the minimum dwelling unit size requirements.
Recognition of Boy Scouts and Adjournment