Written Briefings: a. 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to authorize the Police Department to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an estimated direct award of $41,279 under the 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Attorney General has certified Garland as a disparate jurisdiction, requiring Garland to enter into an agreement to share 30% (or approximately $12,383.70) with Dallas County. The estimated award to Garland will be approximately $28,895.30, less a mandated 7% administration fee to be paid to the City of Dallas as the area grant manager for all involved entities, which results in an estimated net award of $26,872.63. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting. b. Creating a Driver Position Council is requested to consider authorizing the creation of a Driver position in exchange for a Firefighter position. This would increase the number of Driver positions from 71 to 72 and decrease the Firefighter positions from 121 to 120. The Fire Marshal’s Office has an opening due to the retirement of a Fire Inspector. A Firefighter holding the rank of Driver that is currently assigned to Operations has requested a transfer to Fire Inspections. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting. c. Amendment to Section 19 of the TMPA Power Sales Contract Council is requested to consider amending Section 19 of the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Power Sales Contract to better specify the date by which a member city must provide notice to TMPA of its intent to receive services for the useful life of the TMPA System. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Revisions to Watering Schedule Baker Staff will provide an update on revisions to the City’s watering schedule. On July 8, 2013, the City implemented a new watering schedule for both its residential and business customers. Customers will be allowed to water their lawns just once per week based on residential trash pickup schedules. Garland businesses will base their watering day on the residential schedule at their specific locations. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Purchase of Property Glenn Council is requested to consider purchasing Lots 2 and 3 of Block 2, and Part of Lot 1, in the Embree Addition, City of Garland, commonly known as 102 – 108 N. Sixth St. from the Garland Civic Theatre. The building and land consist of approximately 17,000 square feet. The City will lease back the property to the Garland Civic Theatre. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Consider the Consent Agenda
Announce Future Agenda Items
Jul 16, 2013 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to authorize the Police Department to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an estimated direct award of $41,279 under the 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Attorney General has certified Garland as a disparate jurisdiction, requiring Garland to enter into an agreement to share 30% (or approximately $12,383.70) with Dallas County. The estimated award to Garland will be approximately $28,895.30, less a mandated 7% administration fee to be paid to the City of Dallas as the area grant manager for all involved entities, which results in an estimated net award of $26,872.63. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting. b. Creating a Driver Position Council is requested to consider authorizing the creation of a Driver position in exchange for a Firefighter position. This would increase the number of Driver positions from 71 to 72 and decrease the Firefighter positions from 121 to 120. The Fire Marshal’s Office has an opening due to the retirement of a Fire Inspector. A Firefighter holding the rank of Driver that is currently assigned to Operations has requested a transfer to Fire Inspections. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting. c. Amendment to Section 19 of the TMPA Power Sales Contract Council is requested to consider amending Section 19 of the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Power Sales Contract to better specify the date by which a member city must provide notice to TMPA of its intent to receive services for the useful life of the TMPA System. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Revisions to Watering Schedule Baker Staff will provide an update on revisions to the City’s watering schedule. On July 8, 2013, the City implemented a new watering schedule for both its residential and business customers. Customers will be allowed to water their lawns just once per week based on residential trash pickup schedules. Garland businesses will base their watering day on the residential schedule at their specific locations. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Purchase of Property Glenn Council is requested to consider purchasing Lots 2 and 3 of Block 2, and Part of Lot 1, in the Embree Addition, City of Garland, commonly known as 102 – 108 N. Sixth St. from the Garland Civic Theatre. The building and land consist of approximately 17,000 square feet. The City will lease back the property to the Garland Civic Theatre. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the July 16, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Consider the Consent Agenda
Announce Future Agenda Items