Written Briefings: a. Addendum #1 to ESA COG134 with R-Delta Engineers, Inc. During the Olinger to Firewheel transmission line reconstruction and reconductoring it was discovered that additional engineering services were needed for the Wynn Joyce-Ben Davis (WJ-BD) transmission line reconstruction due to site topographic and utility obstacles (Rowlett Creek and adjacent sanitary sewer facilities) as well as clearance limitations between the existing OL-FW/BD-EG double circuit structures and the existing WJ-BD structures. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. b. Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation On March 3, 2015 Council approved the 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which contemplates a Certificate of Obligation bond sale in the amount of approximately $18 million to fund a portion of the CIP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. Approval of the notice of intent resolution will not obligate the City to issue debt. c. 2015/16 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Information regarding applications, funding history, and available funds for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets are provided for Council’s information and review. This item is scheduled for public hearing at the April 7, 2015 Regular Meeting. d. Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant At the March 17, 2015 meeting, The Community Services Committee reviewed one Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant application. After discussion, the Committee recommended funding approval for the Embree Neighborhood Association application. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting.
2A. Verbal Briefings: Water Supply Discussion Dodson/Campbell by NTMWD Representatives Mr. Jack May and Mr. Don Gordon were appointed by the City Council to represent Garland on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). As requested by the City Council, they will provide a brief summary of Lake Lavon dredging operations and other water supply strategies. 2B. Drought Water Restrictions Cahill/Athas At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Jim Cahill and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to discuss the current drought water restrictions.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: Transportation Program Updates IH-635 IH-30 Strategic Events Update Advocacy Group Update Transportation Updates TEX-21 Regional Policy Federal Policy State Update
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Montgomery East End Charrette Representatives from two of the local consulting teams which participated in the CNU East End Charrette will be present to brief the Council on the findings and recommendations developed during sessions held on March 27th and 28th.
2015 Fair Housing Services and Summer Alvarado Nutrition Update The Garland Fair Housing Services Department oversees two major City programs – the Fair Housing Assistance Program and the Summer Nutrition Program. A brief overview of the status of both programs is provided for Council’s information and review.
Internal Audit Committee Report Dodson Council Member Lori Barnett Dodson, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Fiscal Year 2014 External Audit Contract Management and Economic Development Agreements Professional Service Audit Purchasing Card/Duplicate Payments Audit Public Health Investigation follow-up Gale Fields Recreation Center Investigation follow-up
Update on Strategy for Completing Pending B.J. Williams/Stanley Catalyst Areas Studies At the request of Council Members B.J. Williams and Stephen W. Stanley, Council will be updated on the long-term strategy, including timelines, resource needs, and barriers for completing the pending catalyst area studies in the following areas: I-30 Catalyst Area Broadway/Centerville Catalyst Area South Garland Ave. Catalyst Area
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.
4. 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. 5. Adjourn Council
Apr 06, 2015 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. Addendum #1 to ESA COG134 with R-Delta Engineers, Inc. During the Olinger to Firewheel transmission line reconstruction and reconductoring it was discovered that additional engineering services were needed for the Wynn Joyce-Ben Davis (WJ-BD) transmission line reconstruction due to site topographic and utility obstacles (Rowlett Creek and adjacent sanitary sewer facilities) as well as clearance limitations between the existing OL-FW/BD-EG double circuit structures and the existing WJ-BD structures. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. b. Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation On March 3, 2015 Council approved the 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which contemplates a Certificate of Obligation bond sale in the amount of approximately $18 million to fund a portion of the CIP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. Approval of the notice of intent resolution will not obligate the City to issue debt. c. 2015/16 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Information regarding applications, funding history, and available funds for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets are provided for Council’s information and review. This item is scheduled for public hearing at the April 7, 2015 Regular Meeting. d. Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant At the March 17, 2015 meeting, The Community Services Committee reviewed one Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant application. After discussion, the Committee recommended funding approval for the Embree Neighborhood Association application. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting.
2A. Verbal Briefings: Water Supply Discussion Dodson/Campbell by NTMWD Representatives Mr. Jack May and Mr. Don Gordon were appointed by the City Council to represent Garland on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). As requested by the City Council, they will provide a brief summary of Lake Lavon dredging operations and other water supply strategies. 2B. Drought Water Restrictions Cahill/Athas At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Jim Cahill and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to discuss the current drought water restrictions.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: Transportation Program Updates IH-635 IH-30 Strategic Events Update Advocacy Group Update Transportation Updates TEX-21 Regional Policy Federal Policy State Update
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Montgomery East End Charrette Representatives from two of the local consulting teams which participated in the CNU East End Charrette will be present to brief the Council on the findings and recommendations developed during sessions held on March 27th and 28th.
2015 Fair Housing Services and Summer Alvarado Nutrition Update The Garland Fair Housing Services Department oversees two major City programs – the Fair Housing Assistance Program and the Summer Nutrition Program. A brief overview of the status of both programs is provided for Council’s information and review.
Internal Audit Committee Report Dodson Council Member Lori Barnett Dodson, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Fiscal Year 2014 External Audit Contract Management and Economic Development Agreements Professional Service Audit Purchasing Card/Duplicate Payments Audit Public Health Investigation follow-up Gale Fields Recreation Center Investigation follow-up
Update on Strategy for Completing Pending B.J. Williams/Stanley Catalyst Areas Studies At the request of Council Members B.J. Williams and Stephen W. Stanley, Council will be updated on the long-term strategy, including timelines, resource needs, and barriers for completing the pending catalyst area studies in the following areas: I-30 Catalyst Area Broadway/Centerville Catalyst Area South Garland Ave. Catalyst Area
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.
4. 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. 5. Adjourn Council