Call To Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions, and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
Consent Agenda: Items 1, 2A - 2D, 3A - 3C, 4 & 5 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 2, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Electric Service Maintenance and Repair Bid No. 3768-13 Boyd Electric, Ltd. $200,000.00 This request is to provide for the installation, repair, and replacement of electrical equipment facilities throughout the City on an as-needed basis. This is a term contract with four (4) optional renewals. b. Construction of 138kV Transmission Line Bid No. 3769-13 Southeast Power Corp. $1,261,635.81 Optional Contingency 120,000.00 TOTAL $1,381,635.81 This request is to provide the construction labor associated with the relocation of the Wynn Joyce to Miller Road and the Wynn Joyce to Ben Davis 138kV transmission line. An optional contingency fee is included due to the complex nature of the project. c. Garland Police Department Tasers and Accessories Bid No. 3781-13 Taser International $309,978.85 This request is to provide Taser X26Ps for use by the Garland Police Department for subjects threatening harm or evading arrest and for deterring dangerous animals. The Taser X26P provides officers an alternative to using a higher level of force. d. Engineering and Design Services for Kraft Substation Bid No. 3903-13 R-Delta Engineers $220,900.00 Optional Contingency 22,000.00 TOTAL $242,900.00 This request is to provide professional engineering and design services for the reconstruction of the Kraft Substation. The reconstruction is necessary to accommodate 138kV transmission into and out of the substation and provide a tap to the existing electrical bus. An optional contingency fee is included due to the complex nature of the project. 3. Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 13-39, Mercy Realty, LLC Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving an amended Detail Plan for Medical Office, on a 0.895-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District for Freeway Uses and in the SH 190 Overlay District located at 6520 President George Bush Turnpike. b. Zoning File No. 13-41, King Family Medical Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Detail Plan for Medical Office, on a 0.988-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses and in the SH 190 Overlay District located on the south side of Bunker Hill Road, approximately 270 linear feet southeast from the south corner of Lavon Drive and Bunker Hill Road. c. Zoning File No. 13-42, Southern Blues Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for a Tatooing/Body Piercing Establishment, on a 1.129-acre tract of land zoned Industrial 1 (I-1) District located at 1901 South Jupiter Road, Suite 103. 4. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager, or his representative, to execute the Independent Contractor Agreement for Tommy Weathersbee in the amount not-to-exceed $128,880.00. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. Garland Power & Light is requesting the renewal of Tommy Weatherbee’s contract as acting Interim Transmission & Distribution Director. Mr. Weathersbee (Contractor) shall assist in the duties of the Garland Power & Light (GP&L) Interim Transmission & Distribution Director, as well as work with GP&L management in the organizational planning and development of the GP&L Transmission & Distribution Division. Upon the employment of a permanent Transmission & Distribution Director by GP&L, Contractor shall assist and support in the transition of duties to the permanent Transmission & Distribution Director (“Transition Phase”). 5. Consider an ordinance approving a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2013 Annual Rate Review Mechanism filing in all cities exercising original jurisdiction; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; requiring the company to reimburse cities’ reasonable ratemaking expenses; repealing conflicting resolutions or ordinances; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; providing a Most Favored Nations clause and the Steering Committee’s Legal Counsel. This item was considered by Council at the October 2, 2013 Work Session. The purpose of the ordinance is to approve rates (shown on “Attachment A” to the ordinance) that reflect the negotiated rate changes pursuant to the RRM process and to ratify the recommendation of the ACSC Executive Committee. As a result of the negotiations between the ACSC and Atmos, the cities comprising ACSC were able to reduce the Company’s requested $22.7 million RRM increase to $16.6 million. Approval of the ordinance will result in the implementation of new rates that increase Atmos Mid-Tex’s revenues effective November 1, 2013.
Consider appointment of an individual to the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation and Garland Economic Development Authority Boards. Council was scheduled to interview applicants at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. In accordance with City Council Policy GOV-01, information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for a vacant position on the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation and Garland Economic Development Authority Boards. At the end of the 14-day period, two individuals responded, Lindy M. Perkins and Mike Cobern.
7. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Adjourn.
Oct 15, 2013 City Council
Call To Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions, and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
Consent Agenda: Items 1, 2A - 2D, 3A - 3C, 4 & 5 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 2, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Electric Service Maintenance and Repair Bid No. 3768-13 Boyd Electric, Ltd. $200,000.00 This request is to provide for the installation, repair, and replacement of electrical equipment facilities throughout the City on an as-needed basis. This is a term contract with four (4) optional renewals. b. Construction of 138kV Transmission Line Bid No. 3769-13 Southeast Power Corp. $1,261,635.81 Optional Contingency 120,000.00 TOTAL $1,381,635.81 This request is to provide the construction labor associated with the relocation of the Wynn Joyce to Miller Road and the Wynn Joyce to Ben Davis 138kV transmission line. An optional contingency fee is included due to the complex nature of the project. c. Garland Police Department Tasers and Accessories Bid No. 3781-13 Taser International $309,978.85 This request is to provide Taser X26Ps for use by the Garland Police Department for subjects threatening harm or evading arrest and for deterring dangerous animals. The Taser X26P provides officers an alternative to using a higher level of force. d. Engineering and Design Services for Kraft Substation Bid No. 3903-13 R-Delta Engineers $220,900.00 Optional Contingency 22,000.00 TOTAL $242,900.00 This request is to provide professional engineering and design services for the reconstruction of the Kraft Substation. The reconstruction is necessary to accommodate 138kV transmission into and out of the substation and provide a tap to the existing electrical bus. An optional contingency fee is included due to the complex nature of the project. 3. Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 13-39, Mercy Realty, LLC Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving an amended Detail Plan for Medical Office, on a 0.895-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District for Freeway Uses and in the SH 190 Overlay District located at 6520 President George Bush Turnpike. b. Zoning File No. 13-41, King Family Medical Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Detail Plan for Medical Office, on a 0.988-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses and in the SH 190 Overlay District located on the south side of Bunker Hill Road, approximately 270 linear feet southeast from the south corner of Lavon Drive and Bunker Hill Road. c. Zoning File No. 13-42, Southern Blues Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for a Tatooing/Body Piercing Establishment, on a 1.129-acre tract of land zoned Industrial 1 (I-1) District located at 1901 South Jupiter Road, Suite 103. 4. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager, or his representative, to execute the Independent Contractor Agreement for Tommy Weathersbee in the amount not-to-exceed $128,880.00. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. Garland Power & Light is requesting the renewal of Tommy Weatherbee’s contract as acting Interim Transmission & Distribution Director. Mr. Weathersbee (Contractor) shall assist in the duties of the Garland Power & Light (GP&L) Interim Transmission & Distribution Director, as well as work with GP&L management in the organizational planning and development of the GP&L Transmission & Distribution Division. Upon the employment of a permanent Transmission & Distribution Director by GP&L, Contractor shall assist and support in the transition of duties to the permanent Transmission & Distribution Director (“Transition Phase”). 5. Consider an ordinance approving a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2013 Annual Rate Review Mechanism filing in all cities exercising original jurisdiction; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; requiring the company to reimburse cities’ reasonable ratemaking expenses; repealing conflicting resolutions or ordinances; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; providing a Most Favored Nations clause and the Steering Committee’s Legal Counsel. This item was considered by Council at the October 2, 2013 Work Session. The purpose of the ordinance is to approve rates (shown on “Attachment A” to the ordinance) that reflect the negotiated rate changes pursuant to the RRM process and to ratify the recommendation of the ACSC Executive Committee. As a result of the negotiations between the ACSC and Atmos, the cities comprising ACSC were able to reduce the Company’s requested $22.7 million RRM increase to $16.6 million. Approval of the ordinance will result in the implementation of new rates that increase Atmos Mid-Tex’s revenues effective November 1, 2013.
Consider appointment of an individual to the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation and Garland Economic Development Authority Boards. Council was scheduled to interview applicants at the October 14, 2013 Work Session. In accordance with City Council Policy GOV-01, information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for a vacant position on the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation and Garland Economic Development Authority Boards. At the end of the 14-day period, two individuals responded, Lindy M. Perkins and Mike Cobern.
7. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Adjourn.