Written Briefings: a. Texas Department of Transportation – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – “Click It or Ticket” Grant Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – “Click It or Ticket” Grant in the amount of $4,997.21. The purpose of this grant is to save lives by increasing occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting intense occupant protection enforcement as well as public information and education efforts during the enforcement period of May 19 – June 1, 2014. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Texas Municipal Power Agency Commercial Paper Credit Facility Capacity Increase In April 2013, in recognition of its then anticipated capital improvements plan and in an effort to reduce bank charges, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) lowered its letter of credit (LOC) facility capacity from $255 million to $100 million. However, subsequent to this lowering of its LOC facility capacity, TMPA and Garland Power & Light identified additional transmission capital projects that will need to be funded by TMPA. Council is requested to consider authorizing a capacity increase of $25 million in TMPA’s 2013 Bank Facility. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Bond Refunding – Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes Council is requested to consider authorizing the refunding of approximately $100 million Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012A and Series 2012B. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to refund variable rate debt with fixed rate debt. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. d. Bond Refunding – Water & Sewer Utility System Revenue Bonds Council is requested to consider authorizing the refunding of approximately $24 million Water & Sewer Utility System Revenue Bonds. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to generate savings of debt service costs. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. e. Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program The Electric Utility System Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper Program was approved in 2012. The program has been a low cost financing tool for the construction of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CRUZ) transmission lines. Construction of the CRUZ project is complete. Council is requested to authorize the termination of the 2012 Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program Series 2012A and Series 2012B and establish Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program Series 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. f. Proposed Bond Sale On February 4, 2014, Council approved the 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which contemplates a Certificates of Obligation bond sale in the approximate amount of $14.2 million and a Water and Sewer Utility System Revenue Bond sale in the approximate amount of $19 million to fund a portion of the CIP. Council is requested to consider authorizing staff to proceed with the debt sales. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting.
North Texas Municipal Water District Update Willis/Athas At the request of Council Member John Willis and Mayor Douglas Athas, the North Texas Municipal Water District will provide an update on current water supply issues.
Proposal for a Historic Travis College Hill Goebel/Athas Overlay District At the request of Council Member Anita Goebel and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to consider a proposal for a Historic Travis College Hill Overlay District.
North Texas Municipal Water District Board Vacancy Dollar The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Jack May’s term of office as a NTMWD board member expires on May 31, 2014. NTMWD has requested that Council reappoint Mr. May or appoint another director to serve a two-year term from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the NTMWD board member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. Mr. May has indicated his desire to be reappointed. Letters of interest and resumes were also received from Larry Jarrett and Nelson Prater. Council is requested to discuss and provide direction regarding the process for filling the NTMWD board vacancy.
Economic Development Incentive – Mapei Corporation Mayer Mapei Corporation has been in Garland since 1992 and currently has a 160,000 sq. ft. facility and 160 employees locally. The company is proposing a warehouse expansion of 55,000 sq. ft. and additional new production equipment which will create an additional $5.5 million Real Estate and $1.5 million Business Personal Property Value in Garland. This will bring in a total of $49,000 to the City annually. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project and 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on new Real Estate and Business Personal Property Value for five years – maximum of $123,305. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Incentive – Nutri Biotech Co., Ltd. Mayer Nutri Biotech Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, manufactures health and dietary supplements which are sold in over 20 countries and has steadily grown since its establishment in 2002. The company is seeking a location for its U. S. headquarters and a manufacturing facility. The total investment will be over $40 million in building upgrades, construction of new buildings, machinery, and equipment over the next four years. This project will bring in a total of over $667,000 to the City annually. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on new Real Estate and Business Personal Property Value for five years – maximum of $440,375, and 3.) support of nomination for Texas Enterprise Zone Project – potential benefits of $500,000. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Incentive – Huntington Industrial Partners Mayer Huntington Industrial Partners is under contract to purchase approximately 10.2 acres on Distribution Drive to build a 169,000 sq. ft. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified project. If this project occurs, it will be the first LEED certified industrial building in Garland. This high quality, cross doc, 32 ft. clear height building will provide an opportunity to attract Fortune 500 companies as well as high quality local tenants that will have a positive impact on growth in employment base, tax base, and overall economic development of Garland. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project and 2.) Chapter 380 Finance Grant – total of $160,000. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Program Schuster/Maguire The Garland Chamber of Commerce and City staff will brief Council on the current status of the City’s economic development program and efforts.
Economic Development Program Schuster/Maguire The Garland Chamber of Commerce and City staff will brief Council on the current status of the City’s economic development program and efforts.
Review of Economic Development Services Agreement Dodson/Campbell At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson and Council Member Tim Campbell, Council is requested to review the Economic Development Services Agreement between the Garland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Garland.
Centerville Marketplace Repositioning Strategy Montgomery Anne Ricker, Principal with Ricker/Cunningham, will provide a presentation on the Centerville Marketplace Repositioning Strategy.
Regular Item: a. 2014-15 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Montgomery Council is requested to discuss the funding for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG budgets for 2014-15.
Development Services Committee Report LeMay Council Member Scott LeMay, Chair of the Development Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the proposed regulation of the sale of smoking devices.
Transportation Committee Report Willis Council Member John Willis, Chair of the Transportation Committee, will provide a committee report on the following: • Updates from Dean International, Inc. on IH-635 East, SH-78, and IH-30; DART, TEX-21 and THSRTC. • Discussions of the April 18, 2014 Secretary Foxx Press Conference. • TIGER VI Funding, Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Project Funding and Development Opportunities. • RTC and DRMC discussions and updates regarding a TxDOT presentation at the DRMC meeting in April over top priority projects in the Region and Proposition 1 funding opportunities. • Legislative overview for the State of Texas. • Review of City of Garland transit needs, including light rail and bus and look at previous and current City of Garland positions. Prioritize near, mid and long term goals, as well as opportunities for relationship building and communication with the DART organization. o Recommendation from Committee: Council approve a resolution encapsulating previous City of Garland transit positions. • State Representative Joe Pickett’s mission to Garland to speak about Proposition 1, transportation funding, and receive a briefing on the Garland transportation initiatives. o Recommendation from Committee: Council approve a resolution supporting Proposition 1. • Discuss Garland Citizens Advocacy Group and Legislative and Congressional Days. o Recommendation from Committee: Go forward with Advocacy Group as discussed, recommending that the Council provide recommendations for the committee by May 19.
Marketing & Communications Committee Report Williams Council Member B. J. Williams, Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee, will provide a committee report on preparation for the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama’s visit to Garland.
Administrative Services Committee Report Stanley Council Member Stephen Stanley, Chair of the Administrative Services Committee, will provide a committee report on a draft ordinance regulating the sale and use of e-cigarettes.
4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Adjourn
May 05, 2014 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. Texas Department of Transportation – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – “Click It or Ticket” Grant Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – “Click It or Ticket” Grant in the amount of $4,997.21. The purpose of this grant is to save lives by increasing occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting intense occupant protection enforcement as well as public information and education efforts during the enforcement period of May 19 – June 1, 2014. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Texas Municipal Power Agency Commercial Paper Credit Facility Capacity Increase In April 2013, in recognition of its then anticipated capital improvements plan and in an effort to reduce bank charges, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) lowered its letter of credit (LOC) facility capacity from $255 million to $100 million. However, subsequent to this lowering of its LOC facility capacity, TMPA and Garland Power & Light identified additional transmission capital projects that will need to be funded by TMPA. Council is requested to consider authorizing a capacity increase of $25 million in TMPA’s 2013 Bank Facility. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Bond Refunding – Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes Council is requested to consider authorizing the refunding of approximately $100 million Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012A and Series 2012B. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to refund variable rate debt with fixed rate debt. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. d. Bond Refunding – Water & Sewer Utility System Revenue Bonds Council is requested to consider authorizing the refunding of approximately $24 million Water & Sewer Utility System Revenue Bonds. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to generate savings of debt service costs. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. e. Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program The Electric Utility System Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper Program was approved in 2012. The program has been a low cost financing tool for the construction of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CRUZ) transmission lines. Construction of the CRUZ project is complete. Council is requested to authorize the termination of the 2012 Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program Series 2012A and Series 2012B and establish Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program Series 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. f. Proposed Bond Sale On February 4, 2014, Council approved the 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which contemplates a Certificates of Obligation bond sale in the approximate amount of $14.2 million and a Water and Sewer Utility System Revenue Bond sale in the approximate amount of $19 million to fund a portion of the CIP. Council is requested to consider authorizing staff to proceed with the debt sales. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting.
North Texas Municipal Water District Update Willis/Athas At the request of Council Member John Willis and Mayor Douglas Athas, the North Texas Municipal Water District will provide an update on current water supply issues.
Proposal for a Historic Travis College Hill Goebel/Athas Overlay District At the request of Council Member Anita Goebel and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to consider a proposal for a Historic Travis College Hill Overlay District.
North Texas Municipal Water District Board Vacancy Dollar The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Jack May’s term of office as a NTMWD board member expires on May 31, 2014. NTMWD has requested that Council reappoint Mr. May or appoint another director to serve a two-year term from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the NTMWD board member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. Mr. May has indicated his desire to be reappointed. Letters of interest and resumes were also received from Larry Jarrett and Nelson Prater. Council is requested to discuss and provide direction regarding the process for filling the NTMWD board vacancy.
Economic Development Incentive – Mapei Corporation Mayer Mapei Corporation has been in Garland since 1992 and currently has a 160,000 sq. ft. facility and 160 employees locally. The company is proposing a warehouse expansion of 55,000 sq. ft. and additional new production equipment which will create an additional $5.5 million Real Estate and $1.5 million Business Personal Property Value in Garland. This will bring in a total of $49,000 to the City annually. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project and 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on new Real Estate and Business Personal Property Value for five years – maximum of $123,305. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Incentive – Nutri Biotech Co., Ltd. Mayer Nutri Biotech Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, manufactures health and dietary supplements which are sold in over 20 countries and has steadily grown since its establishment in 2002. The company is seeking a location for its U. S. headquarters and a manufacturing facility. The total investment will be over $40 million in building upgrades, construction of new buildings, machinery, and equipment over the next four years. This project will bring in a total of over $667,000 to the City annually. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project, 2.) support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on new Real Estate and Business Personal Property Value for five years – maximum of $440,375, and 3.) support of nomination for Texas Enterprise Zone Project – potential benefits of $500,000. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Incentive – Huntington Industrial Partners Mayer Huntington Industrial Partners is under contract to purchase approximately 10.2 acres on Distribution Drive to build a 169,000 sq. ft. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified project. If this project occurs, it will be the first LEED certified industrial building in Garland. This high quality, cross doc, 32 ft. clear height building will provide an opportunity to attract Fortune 500 companies as well as high quality local tenants that will have a positive impact on growth in employment base, tax base, and overall economic development of Garland. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership’s (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in the City of Garland, the GEDP’s Economic Development Steering Committee recommends that Council provide: 1.) general support for the project and 2.) Chapter 380 Finance Grant – total of $160,000. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
Economic Development Program Schuster/Maguire The Garland Chamber of Commerce and City staff will brief Council on the current status of the City’s economic development program and efforts.
Economic Development Program Schuster/Maguire The Garland Chamber of Commerce and City staff will brief Council on the current status of the City’s economic development program and efforts.
Review of Economic Development Services Agreement Dodson/Campbell At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson and Council Member Tim Campbell, Council is requested to review the Economic Development Services Agreement between the Garland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Garland.
Centerville Marketplace Repositioning Strategy Montgomery Anne Ricker, Principal with Ricker/Cunningham, will provide a presentation on the Centerville Marketplace Repositioning Strategy.
Regular Item: a. 2014-15 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Montgomery Council is requested to discuss the funding for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG budgets for 2014-15.
Development Services Committee Report LeMay Council Member Scott LeMay, Chair of the Development Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the proposed regulation of the sale of smoking devices.
Transportation Committee Report Willis Council Member John Willis, Chair of the Transportation Committee, will provide a committee report on the following: • Updates from Dean International, Inc. on IH-635 East, SH-78, and IH-30; DART, TEX-21 and THSRTC. • Discussions of the April 18, 2014 Secretary Foxx Press Conference. • TIGER VI Funding, Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Project Funding and Development Opportunities. • RTC and DRMC discussions and updates regarding a TxDOT presentation at the DRMC meeting in April over top priority projects in the Region and Proposition 1 funding opportunities. • Legislative overview for the State of Texas. • Review of City of Garland transit needs, including light rail and bus and look at previous and current City of Garland positions. Prioritize near, mid and long term goals, as well as opportunities for relationship building and communication with the DART organization. o Recommendation from Committee: Council approve a resolution encapsulating previous City of Garland transit positions. • State Representative Joe Pickett’s mission to Garland to speak about Proposition 1, transportation funding, and receive a briefing on the Garland transportation initiatives. o Recommendation from Committee: Council approve a resolution supporting Proposition 1. • Discuss Garland Citizens Advocacy Group and Legislative and Congressional Days. o Recommendation from Committee: Go forward with Advocacy Group as discussed, recommending that the Council provide recommendations for the committee by May 19.
Marketing & Communications Committee Report Williams Council Member B. J. Williams, Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee, will provide a committee report on preparation for the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama’s visit to Garland.
Administrative Services Committee Report Stanley Council Member Stephen Stanley, Chair of the Administrative Services Committee, will provide a committee report on a draft ordinance regulating the sale and use of e-cigarettes.
4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Adjourn