Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
DART Update Report Council will be updated on DART's services, activities, programs and projects within Garland.
Update on Crossman Building Staff will brief Council on the removal of the Crossman Building.
Engineering CIP Process Improvements Staff will brief Council on the improvements being implemented regarding the CIP Project management processes within the Engineering Department.
#GarlandStrong/Long Term Recovery Update As of March 20, 2017 the #GarlandStrong fundraising effort to support long term recovery from the December 26, 2015 tornado has raised $152,298.86. The Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) has disbursed a total of $70,092.52. Additional cases are still pending but are expected to be considered and closed within the next several months. The LTRC is considering an appropriate timeline for discontinuing general activities, as well as how to use any #GarlandStrong funds that might be left unused.
Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property The City of Garland has received two offers related to the purchase of City owned property obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. The properties are located at 405 Little Lane and 601 Ford Street. Staff recommends Council accept the offers and sell the properties. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Consider Request to Produce Nonprofit Special Event, Cinco de Mayo; and, Request for Financial Support from the Special Event Assistance Fund to Underwrite a Portion of the Event's Production Costs The Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs and Carlos Porras of Dos Banderas Restaurant submitted a request to produce a two-day event, Friday, May 5, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to conduct a special event that will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Council is requested to approve the applicant's request to designate their event a "Special Event."
Consider the Adoption of the 2017 Rules of Order and Procedure and Council Policies Council is requested to adopt a final version of its rules of order and procedure and Council policies which will govern Council meetings, interactions, and other activities. A revised draft version of the rules and policies is attached.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Anita Goebel Herman L. Pucket - Board of Adjustment
5. Announce Future Agenda Items 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 03, 2017 Work Session
Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
DART Update Report Council will be updated on DART's services, activities, programs and projects within Garland.
Update on Crossman Building Staff will brief Council on the removal of the Crossman Building.
Engineering CIP Process Improvements Staff will brief Council on the improvements being implemented regarding the CIP Project management processes within the Engineering Department.
#GarlandStrong/Long Term Recovery Update As of March 20, 2017 the #GarlandStrong fundraising effort to support long term recovery from the December 26, 2015 tornado has raised $152,298.86. The Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) has disbursed a total of $70,092.52. Additional cases are still pending but are expected to be considered and closed within the next several months. The LTRC is considering an appropriate timeline for discontinuing general activities, as well as how to use any #GarlandStrong funds that might be left unused.
Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property The City of Garland has received two offers related to the purchase of City owned property obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. The properties are located at 405 Little Lane and 601 Ford Street. Staff recommends Council accept the offers and sell the properties. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Consider Request to Produce Nonprofit Special Event, Cinco de Mayo; and, Request for Financial Support from the Special Event Assistance Fund to Underwrite a Portion of the Event's Production Costs The Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs and Carlos Porras of Dos Banderas Restaurant submitted a request to produce a two-day event, Friday, May 5, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to conduct a special event that will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Council is requested to approve the applicant's request to designate their event a "Special Event."
Consider the Adoption of the 2017 Rules of Order and Procedure and Council Policies Council is requested to adopt a final version of its rules of order and procedure and Council policies which will govern Council meetings, interactions, and other activities. A revised draft version of the rules and policies is attached.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Anita Goebel Herman L. Pucket - Board of Adjustment
5. Announce Future Agenda Items 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