Written Briefings: a. 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 City Council Policy Finance-06, Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Policy Finance-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. b. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The Rate Mitigation Portfolio Report is provided to Council each quarter. The report represents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund. c. Library Information Technology Strategic Plan The Texas State Library and Archives Commission amended the rules for library accreditation effective November 30, 2014, requiring that the long-range plan approved by the governing body must now include a technology element. Council is requested to consider approving the Information Technology Strategic Plan for the City of Garland Nicholson Memorial Library System, August 2013 as required for continued library accreditation by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the February 3, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Status Update on Phase 2 of Downtown Redevelopment Staff will update Council on the progress to date, as well as upcoming milestones, for the Downtown Redevelopment Program.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • Transportation Program Updates IH-635 Memorandum of Understanding Groundbreaking for express lanes and soundwall IH-30 Annual Missions Update Strategic Events Update Advocacy Group Update Transportation Updates TEX-21 Regional Policy Federal Policy State Update
Web and Service Request Enhancement Update At the request of Council Members Scott LeMay and B. J. Williams, staff will update Council on several updates and new features to be available soon through the City’s website and on mobile devices, including responsive web design and the new Engage Garland and eAssist capabilities.
Jan 20, 2015 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. 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 City Council Policy Finance-06, Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Policy Finance-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. b. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The Rate Mitigation Portfolio Report is provided to Council each quarter. The report represents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund. c. Library Information Technology Strategic Plan The Texas State Library and Archives Commission amended the rules for library accreditation effective November 30, 2014, requiring that the long-range plan approved by the governing body must now include a technology element. Council is requested to consider approving the Information Technology Strategic Plan for the City of Garland Nicholson Memorial Library System, August 2013 as required for continued library accreditation by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the February 3, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Status Update on Phase 2 of Downtown Redevelopment Staff will update Council on the progress to date, as well as upcoming milestones, for the Downtown Redevelopment Program.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • Transportation Program Updates IH-635 Memorandum of Understanding Groundbreaking for express lanes and soundwall IH-30 Annual Missions Update Strategic Events Update Advocacy Group Update Transportation Updates TEX-21 Regional Policy Federal Policy State Update
Web and Service Request Enhancement Update At the request of Council Members Scott LeMay and B. J. Williams, staff will update Council on several updates and new features to be available soon through the City’s website and on mobile devices, including responsive web design and the new Engage Garland and eAssist capabilities.