Written Briefings: a. Amendment of the City Vehicle Storage Facilities Ordinance Council is requested to consider adopting an amendment to Section 26.02 of the Code of Ordinances to amend section 26.02 (E) to include additional language that states, “The authorized towing fees shall be established through the City’s contract with the current designated towing vendor.” b. Portfolio Summary The Portfolio Summary 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. c. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The Rate Mitigation Portfolio Report is provided to Council each quarter. The Report presents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund. d. Abandonment of the Alley Right-of-Way to Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas for Good Shepherd Catholic Church Council is requested to consider the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: - Transportation Program Updates - IH-635 - Regional Transportation Council - Grand DFW Tolled Managed Lane Compromise - IH-30 - Strategic Events Update - Advocacy Group Update - Transportation Updates - TEX-21 - Regional Policy - Federal Policy - State Update
IH 635 Mowing Maintenance B.J. Williams/Mayor At the request of Council Members B.J. Williams and Mayor Douglas Athas, representatives from TxDOT will present information on the mowing maintenance schedule and performance criteria for IH 635 in Garland.
Current Watering Restrictions and Modification Baker of Water Conservation and Drought Stage Ordinances In view of new information from the North Texas Municipal Water District Council will be briefed on the proposed outdoor watering restrictions to be effective on May 1, 2015.
Tax Increment Finance Annual Report Schuler Staff is presenting the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Annual Report for fiscal year 2014 to Council. The report has been forwarded to the TIF Zone No. 1 (Downtown) Board of Directors and the TIF Zone No. 2 (Interstate 30 Corridor) Board of Directors.
e. Upcoming Council Dates Stanley/B.J. Williams At the request of Council Members Stephen W. Stanley and B.J. Williams, Council will discuss the proposed date for the Council Swearing-in ceremony, the City Council Retreat date and the date in which Council will begin the 2015/2016 Budget discussions.
Appointment / Reappointment Process - Mayor Expired Terms for the NTMWD and TMPA At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Council will discuss the appointment / reappointment process for the City of Garland’s representation on the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA). Mr. Don Gordon’s term of office as an NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2015 and Mr. Tom Jefferies’ term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the TMPA expires on July 18, 2015.
Regular Item: 2015/16 CDBG, HOME and ESG Budgets Woodard Council is requested to discuss the funding for the 2015/2016 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets.
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
Apr 20, 2015 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. Amendment of the City Vehicle Storage Facilities Ordinance Council is requested to consider adopting an amendment to Section 26.02 of the Code of Ordinances to amend section 26.02 (E) to include additional language that states, “The authorized towing fees shall be established through the City’s contract with the current designated towing vendor.” b. Portfolio Summary The Portfolio Summary 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. c. Rate Mitigation Quarterly Portfolio Report The Rate Mitigation Portfolio Report is provided to Council each quarter. The Report presents investment information regarding the balances held in the Rate Mitigation Fund. d. Abandonment of the Alley Right-of-Way to Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas for Good Shepherd Catholic Church Council is requested to consider the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2.
Transportation Report Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: - Transportation Program Updates - IH-635 - Regional Transportation Council - Grand DFW Tolled Managed Lane Compromise - IH-30 - Strategic Events Update - Advocacy Group Update - Transportation Updates - TEX-21 - Regional Policy - Federal Policy - State Update
IH 635 Mowing Maintenance B.J. Williams/Mayor At the request of Council Members B.J. Williams and Mayor Douglas Athas, representatives from TxDOT will present information on the mowing maintenance schedule and performance criteria for IH 635 in Garland.
Current Watering Restrictions and Modification Baker of Water Conservation and Drought Stage Ordinances In view of new information from the North Texas Municipal Water District Council will be briefed on the proposed outdoor watering restrictions to be effective on May 1, 2015.
Tax Increment Finance Annual Report Schuler Staff is presenting the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Annual Report for fiscal year 2014 to Council. The report has been forwarded to the TIF Zone No. 1 (Downtown) Board of Directors and the TIF Zone No. 2 (Interstate 30 Corridor) Board of Directors.
e. Upcoming Council Dates Stanley/B.J. Williams At the request of Council Members Stephen W. Stanley and B.J. Williams, Council will discuss the proposed date for the Council Swearing-in ceremony, the City Council Retreat date and the date in which Council will begin the 2015/2016 Budget discussions.
Appointment / Reappointment Process - Mayor Expired Terms for the NTMWD and TMPA At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Council will discuss the appointment / reappointment process for the City of Garland’s representation on the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA). Mr. Don Gordon’s term of office as an NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2015 and Mr. Tom Jefferies’ term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the TMPA expires on July 18, 2015.
Regular Item: 2015/16 CDBG, HOME and ESG Budgets Woodard Council is requested to discuss the funding for the 2015/2016 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets.
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